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Paul Quinney

Paul covers the Ottawa Senators for The Hockey Writers (THW). He has been writing for THW since 2020 during which time he has hosted and appeared on several THW YouTube shows. He is currently a panelist on The Senators Roundtable. Paul writes on a wide range of hockey topics and is noted for his strong opinions and entertaining style backed up by solid research. He is one of a small number of journalists writing about topics relating to the place of hockey in the big social, business and political trends of the day. He has been sought out for his opinions on public affairs shows and in academia. Paul loves the game of hockey having played the game as a boy and now in a +60 league. He has been a hockey organizer and passed down the love of the game to his children and now his grandchildren. Follow him on Twitter at @pquinney

Senators Fans’ Patience Running Thin After Poor Start to the Season

Paul Quinney | October 24, 2025

Judging by social media posts, Ottawa Senators fans are beyond disappointed with their team’s start to the season, with the squad at 3-4-1 after their first eight games. Of a…

Categories Ottawa Senators

5 Takeaways From Ottawa Senators’ First 5 Games

Paul Quinney | October 18, 2025

The Ottawa Senators are off to another one of their shaky starts, notching just two victories – one an overtime win – in their first five games. Before the shootout…

Categories Ottawa Senators

Calgary Flames’ First Nation and Metis Connections

Paul Quinney | October 14, 2025

Only 11 players with indigenous roots have ever laced up a pair of skates for the Calgary Flames in the 44 years that the team has been in Calgary. During…

Categories Archives, Calgary Flames, Flames History, Hockey History

Depth Scoring Could Be Senators’ X-Factor This Season

Paul Quinney | October 14, 2025

Let’s face it – the Ottawa Senators have a scoring problem. Last season, they ranked 31st in the league in 5-on-5 scoring. They ranked 19th in total goals scored, and nobody on…

Categories Ottawa Senators

Senators Making the Playoffs Not Good Enough This Season

Paul Quinney | October 9, 2025

The Ottawa Senators made a playoff appearance last season after seven long years of wandering in the postseason desert. For the Ottawa faithful, just making the playoffs was a success…

Categories Ottawa Senators

6 Burning Questions For the Ottawa Senators in 2025-26

Paul Quinney | September 24, 2025

Hopes are high in the nation’s capital that the Ottawa Senators will take the next step toward becoming a legitimate contender for the Stanley Cup. Nobody in Bytown believes the…

Categories Ottawa Senators, Season Previews

Is Carter Hart a Fit for the Ottawa Senators?

Paul Quinney | September 15, 2025

Acquitted of a charge of sexual assault in July arising out of the 2018 Hockey Canada scandal, former Philadelphia Flyers starting goaltender Carter Hart is eligible to sign with an…

Categories Editor's Choice, Ottawa Senators, Senators Goaltending

Toronto Maple Leafs Fans Deserve Sympathy in Ottawa – Not Ridicule

Paul Quinney | September 11, 2025

When fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs visit Canadian Tire Centre (CTC) to cheer on their beloved blue and white, Ottawa Senators fans can be downright cruel to them. They…

Categories Commentary, Humor, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs

Ottawa Senators’ 2025-26 Season – Hot Takes and Bold Predictions

Paul Quinney | September 5, 2025

The Ottawa Senators’ 2025-26 season is fast approaching, and expectations of the team among the Bytown faithful are soaring. And why not? After all, didn’t the Senators make the playoffs…

Categories Ottawa Senators, Season Previews

NHL Players and Their Love Affair With Golf

Paul Quinney | August 30, 2025

Hockey players from beer leagues to the NHL seem to love golf. It’s as if golf is the one hobby hockey players have in common outside the rink. The relationship between…

Categories Archives, Commentary, Hockey History

Senators’ 2025-26 Training Camp Storylines to Watch

Paul Quinney | August 27, 2025

The bad news for any player skating with the Ottawa Senators’ American Hockey League (AHL) franchise in Belleville is that the big club’s 2025-26 roster is pretty much a lock. Trying…

Categories Ottawa Senators, Season Previews

Is Canada Still the Top Hockey Power?

Paul Quinney | August 24, 2025

Team Canada is gearing up for the 2026 Winter Olympics taking place from Feb. 6 – 22 next year in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Hockey fans will get a…

Categories International Hockey, Olympics
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