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Chris Metzger

- Happy to call Canada my home, and proud graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University and Conestoga College - Ottawa Senators writer for The Hockey Writers - Fantasy sports addict - World Juniors Hipster (Liked it before it was cool)

Kyle Turris: Realizing Potential in Ottawa

Chris Metzger | October 28, 2015

Kyle Turris’ hockey career didn’t start like that of most National Hockey League players. Instead of playing major junior in the Western Hockey League, Turris skated with the Burnaby Express…

Senators Bound For Playoffs Again?

Chris Metzger | October 1, 2015

As the 2015-16 season gets closer and closer, almost every team and their fan base thinks they have a shot at the playoffs, if not the Stanley Cup. It’s what…

Handicapping the Battle for the Senators Blueline

Chris Metzger | September 23, 2015

When news broke that Chris Phillips has a cracked disc in his back after his offseason surgery, it shuffled the depth chart for the Ottawa Senators heading into the season.…

Is Erik Karlsson Number One in Sens History?

Chris Metzger | August 31, 2015

At the tender age of 25, Erik Karlsson has already put himself easily in the conversation for the top defenseman in the Senators’ history. But is he the best? Numero…

Hoffman Handles Awkward Arbitration

Chris Metzger | August 13, 2015

It is one of the most awkward parts of sports: salary arbitration. When a player and team can’t agree on a contract for the upcoming season, they head to an…

4 Best Draft Day Steals for the Senators

Chris Metzger | July 30, 2015

In the salary cap era, finding late round gems in the draft is more important than ever. Gone are the days when teams can spend their way out of mistakes.…

Senators’ Future Looks Bright

Chris Metzger | July 25, 2015

The future looks bright in Ottawa. After an on-again, off-again retooling process, the Senators appear to be on the cusp of being a perennial playoff team. As of today, Ottawa…

Don’t Get Too Carried Away On Draft Day

Chris Metzger | June 25, 2015

The NHL Entry Draft is one of the most exciting times of the hockey calendar. Like at the beginning of each new season, hope springs eternal on draft day. Hope…

Five Main Characters In The Battle Of Ontario

Chris Metzger | June 23, 2015

The rivalry between the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs was once one of the fiercest in all of hockey. Dubbed ‘The Battle of Ontario’, the two fan bases hated…

A Look Back At The Ghosts Of Senators Goalies Past

Chris Metzger | June 18, 2015

Most of the discussion surrounding the Ottawa Senators this offseason revolves around the goal crease. This shouldn’t come as a shock as the team was carried incredibly down the stretch…

Five Senators Draft Possibilities

Chris Metzger | June 17, 2015

The draft has always been seen as an inexact science. Teams try to make educated guesses on which 17 and 18 year olds will turn into legitimate NHL players, but…

Senators Counting on Secondary Scoring

Chris Metzger | June 11, 2015

The Ottawa Senators went on a fantastic run last year, winning their way into the playoffs before their momentum ran out in a first round loss to the Montreal Canadiens.…

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