Ottawa Senators

Michael Del Zotto Retires From Professional Hockey

Michael Del Zotto has announced his retirement from professional hockey after 13 seasons in the National Hockey League. Del Zotto had been selected No. 20 overall in the 2008 NHL Draft, making his debut in 2009 when he stepped onto the ice with the New York Rangers at the age of 19. At that time, […]

Five Negative Predictions for the 2023-24 Ottawa Senators

Last week, I went over five positive predictions for the Ottawa Senators, which was a lot of fun to write. But now, we’re at the end of August. It’s getting colder, the days have been greyer, and it’s been raining far too much to keep an entirely positive attitude. This is going to be a […]

Mike Hoffman Season Preview

Forever Shark Mike Hoffman will finally make his San Jose Sharks debut this season. Hoffman spent a whole two hours with the Sharks in June 2018 after being acquired by the Ottawa Senators, where he was teammates with Erik Karlsson. He was then sent to the Florida Panthers for a handful of picks, including a […]

ECHL: Bobby Butler Announces Retirement

The Worcester Railers will need a new captain next season as Bobby Butler has announced his retirement from professional hockey. Butler’s career began and ended in his home state of Massachusetts as he played his collegiate hockey at the University of New Hampshire, where he played in 153 games, putting up 61 goals and 60 […]

Trade Grades/Comparisons: The Erik Karlsson Trades

Despite all efforts in the 2022-23 season, the San Jose Sharks couldn’t be as terrible as they wanted to be to get Connor Bedard. The San Jose Sharks would have Erik Karlsson on their roster, posting his first career 100-point season, which did affect their ability to tank, lacking better terms. Related: Erik Karlsson Traded […]

CapCity Brings New Life to Summer Hockey in Columbus

Picture it, it’s noon on a summer Tuesday in the suburbs of Columbus, OH, and the Chiller North Ice Arena is packed to the brim with people, both filling the bleachers and circling the rink. Tons of little kids dressed in their favorite hockey jerseys excitedly pressed up against a barrier rope that barely contains […]

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Vladimir Tarasenko Signs One-Year Deal With Ottawa Senators

Vladimir Tarasenko will take his talents to the Ottawa Senators on a one-year contract worth $5 million annually. Tarasenko, who was drafted 16th overall in the 2010 draft, spent all but 31 games with the St. Louis Blues in his 11-year NHL career. Tarasenko was traded to the New York Rangers alongside Niko Mikkola for […]

What You Need to Know About Matt Duchene

Matt Duchene is a new forward for the Dallas Stars. Duchene signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Stars on July 1, 2023. The 32-year-old center and right-wing previously played for the Colorado Avalanche, Ottawa Senators, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Nashville Predators. Matt Duchene Stats Duchene has the flexibility to play center or right-winger, […]

Allen Americans Extend Ottawa Senators Affiliation

Today the Allen Americans of the ECHL and the Ottawa Senators of the NHL announced that they have extended their partnership for a second season. The teams will now be affiliated through the end of the 2023-24 season, providing the Senators with one more stop on the team’s development pipeline. The Senators and the Americans […]

Alex DeBrincat to the Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman and Ottawa Senators general manager Pierre Dorion have agreed to terms on a trade surrounding 40-goal scorer Alex DeBrincat. DeBrincat, who has two 40-goal seasons under his belt, is a prized possession that could contribute significantly to any franchise he plays on. Trade Details & Grade The […]