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Founded and established by Ottawa real estate developer Bruce Firestone, the team is the second NHL franchise to use the Ottawa Senators name. The original Ottawa Senators, founded in 1883, had a famed history, winning 11 Stanley Cups, and played in the NHL from 1917 until 1934. On Dec. 6, 1990, after a two-year public campaign by Firestone, the NHL awarded a new franchise, which began play in the 1992–93 season. In total, the present-day Senators have reached the postseason 16 times, including a trip to the 2007 Stanley Cup Final, which they lost to the Anaheim Ducks. 

Zdeno Chara – 7 Cool Things About the Big Guy

When thinking about former NHL defender and future Hall of Famer Zdeno Chara, one word should come to mind. That word, as you might have guessed, is big. Whether it’s his big stature, his contributions to the team, or his contributions to the city he played hockey in, everything about Chara screams “big.” It’s for that reason that a player nearly seven feet tall deserves an article highlighting seven things about him that every hockey fan should know. 1. Chara Is a Large Human Being As mentioned, the first word that should come to mind when talking about Zdeno Chara…

Senators Acquire Wyatt Bongiovanni and Jamieson Rees

The Ottawa Senators have made a pair of trades ahead of the 2024 American Hockey (AHL) League Trade Deadline, acquiring Wyatt Bongiovanni from the Winnipeg Jets for future considerations and Jamieson Rees from the Carolina Hurricanes for a 2024 sixth-round draft pick. While they are ineligible to play in the NHL for the remainder of the season, acquiring them was a signal of the Belleville Senators bulking up and getting ready for the playoffs. Bongiovanni Adds AHL Depth Bongiovanni was signed by the Jets after playing four seasons in the NCAA. In his four seasons, he managed to score 90…

NHL Rumors: Devils, Predators, Senators, Penguins, GM Meetings

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New Jersey Devils may have their sights set on a particular goaltender this summer. Meanwhile, there’s some talk that Steven Stamkos might be a fit in Nashville. Erik Karlsson commented on the rumors of him going back to the Ottawa Senators and seemed to squash any truth to the speculation. Finally, what are the GMs going to talk about at the upcoming meetings? Will there be any significant changes to address things like overtime or LTIR? Devils to Chase Saros in the Offseason? Despite their efforts, the New Jersey Devils fell short of acquiring…

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Senators FAQ

What year were the Ottawa Senators founded?

The current version of the Senators was founded and established by Ottawa real estate developer Bruce Firestone in 1992.

When did the Ottawa Senators play their first game?

The Senators’ first game was played on Oct. 8, 1992, against the Montreal Canadiens. They won 5-3.

Who is the current head coach of the Ottawa Senators?

Jacques Martin is the current head coach of the Ottawa Senators.