Ottawa Senators News & Opinion

Namestnikov Has 2 Goals in Senators’ 4-2 Victory over Lightning

The Canadian Press | October 12, 2019

OTTAWA — Vladislav Namestnikov scored his first two goals for his new team late in the third as the Senators topped the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Saturday for Ottawa’s first win of the season.
Colin White and Jean-Gabriel Pageau also scored as the Sen…

NHL Rumors: Bruins, Senators, Olympics, More

Kyle Gipe | October 11, 2019

In today’s Rumors rundown, will the Boston Bruins move a defenseman to add a winger? What’s the latest regarding Nolan Patrick’s health? Can hockey fans expect to see NHL players…

Senators Feel Namestnikov Trade Gives Prospects More Time

The Canadian Press | October 8, 2019

OTTAWA — The slogan for the Ottawa Senators’ season is “The kids are alright.”
However, it appears some of the kids aren’t ready for the NHL just yet.
On Monday, the Senators announced the acquisition of forward Vladislav Namestnikov from the…

NHL Rumors: Jets, Senators, Maple Leafs, More

Kyle Gipe | October 8, 2019

For the Oct. 8 edition of NHL Rumors, what’s the latest regarding the Winnipeg Jets defense? Are the Ottawa Senators poised to make another trade? Is Michael Hutchinson the solution…

NHL Rumors: Senators, Marleau, Byfuglien, More

Kyle Gipe | October 6, 2019

In today’s NHL Rumors coverage, we look at a bizarre development surrounding ownership of the Ottawa Senators, Patrick Marleau’s future, and a timeline for Dustin Byfuglien’s decision. Plus, are the…

Senators Ownership Problem Is an NHL Problem

Tanner Rebelo | October 6, 2019

A few weeks back, Eugene Melnyk, the owner of the Ottawa Senators, was sued by Connecticut-based casino Mohegan Sun for failing to pay $900,000 that tracks back to 2017. According…

Senators’ Sabourin is Defying All Odds

Matt Malovic | October 5, 2019

If you were like Toronto Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews and you had never heard of Scott Sabourin of the Ottawa Senators, you probably know his name now after the fairy…

Eastern Conference Battle Pits Senators Against Rangers

The Canadian Press | October 5, 2019

New York Rangers (1-0-0, second in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (0-1-0, sixth in the Atlantic Division)
Ottawa, Ontario; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: New York faces Ottawa in Eastern Conference action.
Ottawa finished 17-32-3 in …

Matthews Scores Twice as Maple Leafs Down Senators

The Canadian Press | October 2, 2019

TORONTO — Auston Matthews continued his dominance on opening night.
The Maple Leafs centre scored twice as Toronto defeated the Ottawa Senators 5-3 in the curtain-raiser on the 2019-20 NHL season Wednesday.
The Leafs unveiled John Tavare…

Callahan’s Move to TV May Be Model for Other Injured Players

The Canadian Press | October 2, 2019

Ryan Callahan figured he would visit a specialist and learn how to fix the back issues that plagued him last season.
Instead, two doctor visits brought the diagnosis of degenerative disk disease and the end of his playing career. Once Callahan came to …

Senators’ Sabourin Pumped to Make NHL Debut at Age 27

The Canadian Press | October 1, 2019

OTTAWA — Scott Sabourin is living his childhood dream.
After literally fighting his way through the minors, the feisty forward will play his first NHL game on Wednesday as a member of his hometown team — the Ottawa Senators.
Sabourin attended Sena…

Duclair Destined for Senators’ Top-Six

Matt Malovic | October 1, 2019

Anthony Duclair’s young career has had its fair share of controversy. At the age of 24, he has already played for five different NHL clubs. Originally drafted by the New…