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Matt Nafe

Ottawa, Ontario native, I grew up a big fan of the Ottawa Senators. In my spare time I'm a beer league goalie and am passionate about the position. Plugged into the rest of the ongoings of the NHL, staying in the know is what I do. Follow me on twitter - mattnafe

Senators Prospects Fighting for 2021 World Juniors Roster Spots

Matt Nafe | November 26, 2020

The World Juniors Championship is one of the most exciting annual hockey events. In this abnormal year, it will be a nice break to be able to watch this tournament.…

Categories Senators Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

Smith’s Second Senators Season Has to Be an Improvement

Matt Nafe | November 21, 2020

The 2020-21 season will mark head coach D.J. Smith’s second season at the helm of the Ottawa Senators. Smith signed a three-year contract with the organization on May 23, 2019, after serving…

Categories Ottawa Senators

Craig Anderson: One of the Ottawa Senators’ All-Time Greats

Matt Nafe | November 13, 2020

The Ottawa Senators recently announced that the franchise’s all-time leader in games played and wins for a goaltender, Craig Anderson, would not be re-signed. After spending over 9 seasons with…

Categories NHL Goaltending, Player Profiles, Senators Goaltending

Senators’ Loaned Prospects Doing Well in Europe

Matt Nafe | October 29, 2020

The NHL has yet to determine when the 2020-21 season will start. As of now, they are hoping for Jan 1, 2021, but even that, according to NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill…

Categories Senators Prospects

Predicting the Senators’ 2020-21 Roster

Matt Nafe | October 26, 2020

The 2019-20 season was one to forget for Ottawa Senators fans as the team fell to the second-worst team in the NHL — an upgrade from the season prior. Some…

Categories Editor's Choice, Ottawa Senators, Previews and Predictions

Senators Have Solid Goalie Options Behind Murray

Matt Nafe | October 19, 2020

The Ottawa Senators have historically had a tough time finding a starting goalie who fits. At the 2010-11 trade deadline, they brought in their starter for the next nine seasons…

Categories NHL Goaltending, Senators Goaltending

Senators’ Low-Risk, High-Reward Free Agent Signings

Matt Nafe | October 14, 2020

With a flat cap almost guaranteed for the next two seasons, this offseason has seen less money doled out to free agents and more cash-strapped teams making questionable moves. The…

Categories Free Agents, Ottawa Senators

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