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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’ 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

Senators’ Move to LeBreton Flats Still a Risky Proposition With Questionable Returns

Paul Quinney | August 13, 2025

On Aug. 11, the Ottawa Senators and the federal government’s National Capital Commission (NCC) inked a deal for the hockey club to buy 4.5 hectares of land at LeBreton Flats…

Categories Ottawa Senators

Ottawa Senators Purchase Downtown Ottawa Land for New Arena

Paul Quinney | August 11, 2025

It looks like the Ottawa Senators are another step closer to moving to a new arena in downtown Ottawa. This afternoon, the team announced their development arm–Capital Sports Development Inc.—and…

Categories NHL News, Ottawa Senators

5 Ottawa Senators Storylines to Watch in 2025-26

Paul Quinney | August 3, 2025

After last season’s playoff appearance – the first in seven years – hopes are high among the Ottawa Senators faithful that their club will contend for Lord Stanley’s silverware next…

Categories Ottawa Senators, Season Previews

6 Cool Things About Senators’ Lars Eller

Paul Quinney | July 28, 2025

Lars Eller signing a one-year, $1.25 million contract on July 1 with the Ottawa Senators wasn’t met with much fanfare in Bytown. Yet whether Senators fans know it or not,…

Categories Ottawa Senators

Are the 2025-26 Ottawa Senators a Better Team?

Paul Quinney | July 27, 2025

Last season was a success for the Ottawa Senators by the only measure that mattered – making the playoffs. Sure, they lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first…

Categories Ottawa Senators, Season Previews

Ottawa Senators’ 2025-26 Measures of Success

Paul Quinney | June 14, 2025

This season was a success for the Ottawa Senators by the only measure that mattered – making the playoffs. It didn’t matter that they lost in the first round to…

Categories Ottawa Senators

Anton Forsberg Remains Senators’ Best Option for Backup Goalie

Paul Quinney | June 9, 2025

Strong goaltending duos make Stanley Cup championships easier to win. They don’t have to be Vezina Trophy-calibre puck-stoppers (although that helps), but the starter must be able to steal games…

Categories Ottawa Senators, Senators Goaltending

Senators Have 3 Good Free Agent Targets to Add Some Offence

Paul Quinney | June 4, 2025

The Ottawa Senators can’t be accused of racking up a lot of goals. Senators’ president of hockey operations and general manager (GM) Steve Staios needs to find players in the…

Categories Editor's Choice, Free Agents, Ottawa Senators

Senators’ Best Options at the 2025 NHL Draft

Paul Quinney | May 26, 2025

As the Ottawa Senators head into the upcoming NHL Entry Draft on June 27 and 28, they should have one goal in mind for their first-round pick at 21st overall. That’s…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, Ottawa Senators

Senators Need Two-Pronged Approach to 2025 NHL Entry Draft

Paul Quinney | May 23, 2025

The Ottawa Senators’ president of hockey operations and general manager (GM) Steve Staios and his team are no doubt busily preparing for the annual crap shoot otherwise known as the…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, Ottawa Senators
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