Senators Rumors & News

Sportsnet "You know there has been an astonishing interpretation of the NHL rule book when the most shocking thing about the Canucks’ 3-2 shootout win Sunday against the Dallas Stars was not Vancouver winger Tim Schaller scoring twice. Or the Canucks winning. Frequently..." March 18

Pro Hockey Rumors "The month of March is one where teams often look to lure players out of college with the hopes of adding them to their lineup down the stretch.  While the Senators can’t do that with the currently-injured Josh Norris, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports (video link) that..." March 18

The Score "Ottawa Senators prized prospect Erik Brannstrom will be recalled from the AHL to make his NHL debut Thursday versus the St. Louis Blues, the team announced. Brannstrom was the crown jewel return in the deal that sent Mark Stone to the Vegas Golden Knights last month, and is largely..." March 14

The Score "Early on the morning of Feb. 22, a few hours before the Ottawa Senators traded point-per-game center Matt Duchene to Columbus, the team recalled rookie forwards Drake Batherson and Logan Brown from its AHL affiliate in Belleville, Ontario. The moves, minor as they were in the larger..." March 13

TSN "Ottawa Senators defenceman Thomas Chabot is listed as week to week with a broken toe, head coach Marc Crawford announced Wednesday. Thomas Chabot has a broken toe and is right now listed as “week to..." March 13

Pro Hockey Rumors "It’s college free agent season and one of the top names available is Princeton’s Max Veronneau. The 23-year old forward recorded 37 points in 31 games this year and has apparently attracted teams from all around the NHL. Bob McKenzie of TSN reports that at least 25..." March 12

NHL.com "The Ottawa Senators failed to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second straight season and fourth time in six seasons. The Senators (23-40-6) were eliminated from playoff contention Saturday when they lost 3-2 to the Boston Bruins. Here is a look at what happened in the..." March 10

ESPN "Player X is in the NHL. After home games, he has a routine. Typically, he'll meet a few teammates at a local restaurant for a late dinner. He likes to order steak after games -- medium rare, with a side salad and mashed potatoes. Then he'll go home. Player X sometimes has a..." March 07

Sportsnet "NHL players minus their helmets, hair flapping in the breeze as they attempt to rejoin the action, could soon be a thing of the past. The league’s general managers announced Tuesday at their meetings in Florida that a new rule has been drafted that would force skaters to..." March 05

The Score "The Ottawa Senators may be in a rebuilding stage, but general manager Pierre Dorion still expects more out of his team. Dorian revealed during a press conference Friday that he shared that sentiment with the players earlier in the day. "I told them that our play..." March 01

TSN "The Ottawa Senators fired have fired head coach Guy Boucher after two and a half seasons behind the bench and named Marc Crawford as the team's interim head coach. The Senators currently sit last in the NHL with a 22-57-5 record and suffered their sixth straight loss Thursday..." March 01

Ottawa Citizen "The mediation efforts to rescue the $4-billion LeBreton Flats development have failed, the National Capital Commission announced Wednesday morning. A day before the official deadline, the NCC said it has been advised by mediator Warren Winkler that he was unsuccessful in reaching a..." February 27

NHL.com "When the Ottawa Senators traded Mark Stone to the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday, it meant they had lost each of their top five scorers from last season. Stone was traded to the Golden Knights with forward Tobias Lindberg for forward Oscar Lindberg, defenseman prospect Erik Brannstrom..." February 26

Sportsnet "The Vegas Golden Knights have agreed to an eight-year extension with Mark Stone after acquiring the star forward from the Ottawa Senators in a trade on Monday. The deal, which is expected to be north of $9 million per season, can’t officially be..." February 25

Sportsnet "The Ottawa Senators have traded star forward Mark Stone to the Vegas Golden Knights. Per NHL approval, Stone to Vegas — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 25

Silver Seven "As the clock struck midnight and trade deadline day began, general manager Pierre Dorion didn’t wait until the morning to make his first, albeit minor, trade of the day. The Ottawa Senators have acquired forward Brian Gibbons from the Anaheim Ducks, in exchange for..." February 25

Sportsnet "First impressions aren’t everything, but in the ultra-competitive world of pro hockey, they certainly count for a lot. And it’s safe to say Ottawa Senators prospect Jacob Bernard-Docker is a natural. Just ask his coach. “He was a guy that did everything..." February 24

Pro Hockey Rumors "The Ottawa Senators still have Mark Stone left to trade before the deadline on Monday, but the team may be looking to make even more moves. According to Darren Dreger, the Senators have made defenseman Cody Ceci and forward Mikkel Boedker both healthy scratches for precautionary reasons,..." February 24

Sportsnet "The Ottawa Senators waded into the final few days before the NHL’s Feb. 25 trade deadline with three key names all poised to potentially move. Two of them — Matt Duchene and Ryan Dzingel — have already been shipped out of town, both to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Only one..." February 24

Ottawa Sun "The bell tolled for Ryan Dzingel’s days with Ottawa Senators on Saturday night. Now, unrestricted free agent winger Mark Stone is the last man standing for the Senators with the clock ticking towards the NHL trade deadline on Monday at 3 p.m. ET. Only 24 hours after..." February 24

Sporting News "Senators center Ryan Dzingel could be on the move soon. Trade talks for the 26-year-old are gaining traction, according to Hockey Night in Canada. Other teams believe Ottawa is getting closer to making a decision. Dzingel has 22 goals and 22 assists (the 44 points are a..." February 23

The Score "A pair of Eastern Conference clubs appear to have Ryan Dzingel on their respective radars. The Boston Bruins and Columbus Blue Jackets are among the suitors for the Ottawa Senators forward, TSN's Darren Dreger reported Saturday. Ottawa reportedly made Dzingel and fellow..." February 23

Pro Hockey Talk "Sometimes, making the right decision hurts. Especially in the moment. All things considered, the Ottawa Senators essentially “pulled off the Band-Aid” by trading Matt Duchene on Friday. It stings, but if the team is being honest, it was the best move. (Getting a pretty..." February 23

Sportsnet "Matthew Tkachuk still remembers that night at the Savvis Center when his split-second decision led to bloodshed still discussed today. “I saw his back turned and that he was in a vulnerable position and just buried him from behind,” admitted the 21-year old Calgary Flames..." February 23

The Score "One way or another, the Ottawa Senators were determined to not watch Matt Duchenedepart as an unrestricted free agent this summer. Ottawa traded away its alternate captain to the Columbus Blue Jackets Friday, but it wasn't the club's first..." February 22

Sportsnet "After months of speculation, the Ottawa Senators have traded forward Matt Duchene to the Columbus Blue Jackets. In return, the Senators receive a package including a conditional first-round draft pick from Columbus. The two teams square off in Ottawa Friday..." February 22

Yardbarker "With the Ottawa Senators expected to keep at least Matt Duchene out of the lineup Thursday night against the New Jersey Devils, two forwards have been recalled from the minor leagues. Filip Chlapik and Darren Archibald have both been added to the roster giving the team 14 forwards for the time..." February 21

The Score "Matt Duchene may have played his last game with the Ottawa Senators. The pending unrestricted free agent is not expected to be in the lineup Thursday against the New Jersey Devils to avoid injury risk, according to TSN's Darren Dreger. Dreger reported on Sunday the..." February 19

Ottawa Sun "The clock is ticking on Mark Stone and the Ottawa Senators. It’s less than a week to the NHL trade deadline Monday at 3 p.m. EST and the Senators are hopeful they’ll find out in the next 48 hours whether the alternate captain wants to be part of the solution or moved to a..." February 19

CBS Sports "The Boston Bruins are seriously all-in this year, and they may get a chance to show how serious they are if Mark Stone is unable to come to an agreement with the Senators. According to Larry Brooks, the Bruins would go all-in on Stone if Stone is available. Stone could become an instant..." February 19

NHL.com "A meeting between Ottawa Senators general manager Pierre Dorion and Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff on Sunday further fueled speculation about the Jets' interest in Senators forwards Matt Duchene, Mark Stone and Ryan Dzingel, each of whom can become an unrestricted free agent on July..." February 18

TSN "The Ottawa Senators are not expected to sit pending unrestricted free agents Mark Stone, Matt Duchene or Ryan Dzingel in their games this week leading up to the trade deadline, TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger reports. According to Dreger, all three forwards are expected to dress..." February 18

The Score "The Winnipeg Jets appear to be turning to the Ottawa Senators for a Stanley Cup push. The Jets are interested in Senators forwards Matt Duchene, Mark Stone, and Ryan Dzingel, according to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun. Winnipeg will turn to Dzingel as a contingency plan..." February 18

NHL.com "Here are a few players to watch before the deadline comes, listed in alphabetical order:   Sergei Bobrovsky, G, Columbus Blue Jackets: The two-time Vezina Trophy winner can be an unrestricted free agent July 1 and has refused to discuss a new contract. Despite..." February 18

The Score "The Ottawa Senators have made Matt Duchene available and have re-engaged with Mark Stone in discussions regarding an extension over the past few days to see if there's common ground, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reports. Trade talks involving Duchene are expected to heat up..." February 17

The Score "Barring any last-minute changes, the Ottawa Senators will trade center Matt Duchene before the Feb. 25 deadline, TSN's Darren Dreger reported on Sunday. Mark Stone's future in Ottawa should also be determined early this week, well in advance of the trade deadline, Dreger..." February 17

Pro Hockey Rumors "The entire Mike Hoffman situation last summer was regrettable for all involved and forced the Ottawa Senators’ hand. However, since the initial trade out of Ottawa, it has only gotten worse for the Senators. First, the team received an underwhelming return back for the perennial..." February 17

Ottawa Sun "As if there wasn’t enough talk about the Ottawa Senators making a deal with the Winnipeg Jets, the discussions hit another level Friday. As the Ottawa Senators prepare to face the Jets on Saturday night at Bell MTS Place, there is no shortage of speculation surrounding the..." February 16

New York Post "Every time someone wants to talk about the NBA, I have the same response. “I don’t really watch the games until about the conference finals, but I closely follow the league. I love the drama.” Conversely, when discussing the NHL, it’s the exact..." February 15

Ottawa Sun "If, as the Ottawa Senators hope, Filip Gustavsson eventually develops into their goaltender of the future years from now, he might leave out a small detail about how and why he dressed for a National Hockey League game for the first time. It’s all about an errant tennis..." February 13

Bardown "In the recent weeks, the discourse around the NHL rumour mill has prominently featured the Columbus Blue Jackets' unique situation with pending free agents Artemi Panarin and Sergei Bobrovsky. With the team in playoff contention, it appears the Blue Jackets could actually be both buyers and..." February 13

Pro Hockey Rumors "The NHL Trade Deadline is right around the corner and no team is under more pressure to figure out what their position will be than the Ottawa Senators. The Senators are in the unenviable position of having to both work on extensions and field trade offers for three of the most prolific..." February 10

Sportsnet "Matt Duchene does not sound like a man ready to give up easily on the Ottawa Senators, the franchise that has bailed on so many hockey stars before him. The opportunity to play in his home country, in his home province, to raise his own young family just a three-hour drive from where..." February 07

The Score "The Ottawa Senators have staked out a long-term plan for success and it includes undergoing some major spending. The team held a corporate event in Toronto on Tuesday for close to 200 people, including sponsors and partners. Owner Eugene Melnyk said that following another..." February 07

Silver Seven "The Senators and Avalanche made a minor swap this morning, with the Avs acquiring Max McCormick, and the Sens receiving Jean-Christophe Beaudin in exchange. Trade: February 06

NHL.com "Craig Anderson made it clear he doesn't want to play anywhere but Ottawa. Though some of his teammates, especially forwards Mark Stone, Matt Duchene and Ryan Dzingel could be traded before the deadline, the 37-year-old goalie told The Athletic on Monday he wants to stay..." February 05

TSN "Matt Duchene's agent, Pat Brisson, met with Ottawa Senators general manager Pierre Dorion once again Monday in Ottawa regarding a contract extension for the pending free agent, TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger reports. The NHL trade deadline is 21 days away and it's been..." February 04

Pro Hockey Rumors "Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports the Minnesota Wild and Ottawa Senators put three players on waivers Sunday as the Wild placed defenseman Nate Prosser and winger J.T. Brown on waivers, while the Senators put winger Nick Paul on waivers as well. Friedman also reported that Toronto..." February 03

Sportsnet "Ottawa Senators forward Zack Smith was fined $5,000 for an elbow to the head of Pittsburgh Penguins defender Marcus Pettersson, the league announced Saturday. The incident occurred during the two teams’ Friday night meeting, which saw Smith earn an elbowing minor for the..." February 02

Ottawa Sun "Decision day is coming for Mark Stone, Matt Duchene and the Ottawa Senators. They know it, they understand it and they’re preparing for it. As the Senators returned from their eight-day break Thursday with a skate at the PPG Paints Arena, it didn’t take long for..." February 01