Ottawa Senators News & Opinion

Ottawa Slipping in the Battle of Ontario

Trevor Beggs | November 10, 2014

Peter Holland was the first star in Toronto’s 5-3 win over Ottawa on Sunday. (Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports)

Sunday’s game marked the 100th match-up between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators, and for quite some time the rivalry hasn’t gone in Ottawa’s favour.

Clarke MacArthur & David Clarkson: A Tale of Two Signings

Callum Fraser | November 9, 2014

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators will never forget the NHL’s 2013 free-agent frenzy. And while one team tosses and turns in their slumber as they recall the decisions made…

The Emergence of the Kid Line

Callum Fraser | November 3, 2014

They’ve only been together for two games, but the Senators’ Kid Line is already a fan favourite. Mark Stone, Curtis Lazar and Mike Hoffman make up a forward trio of…

Curtis Lazar Deserves to Stay with the Senators

Trevor Beggs | November 1, 2014

19-year-old Curtis Lazar is one of the few under-aged hockey players skilled enough to crack his NHL team’s opening night roster. The Salmon Arm, B.C. native had a strong…

Ottawa Senators Offense Playing a Dangerous Game

Esten McLaren | October 31, 2014

The Problem with the Ottawa Senators Offense Just like any team, the Sens (rare) strength in recent years has been their ability to roll 3 lines and get secondary and…

No Sweet Start to Season for Sens Swede Zibanejad

Trevor Beggs | October 25, 2014

Mika Zibanejad of the Ottawa Senators is off to a slow start. Many had him penciled in as the second line center for the Senators this season, but so far…

Tape2Tape: Hockey’s United Stand

Andrew Forbes | October 23, 2014

On Wednesday, the game of hockey took a backseat to tragic events taking place in Canada’s capital city. Much like the attack on the Boston Marathon in 2013, the assault…

Ottawa Shootings, Senators vs. Leafs Postponed

Callum Fraser | October 22, 2014

Before we get to the hockey game, I’d like to focus on the more important news. At 9:52 a.m. ET this morning, there was a shooting that took place at the…

Game Day Questions: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Ottawa Senators

William Wilson | October 22, 2014

Game Day Questions: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Ottawa Senators UPDATE: Today’s game between the Leafs and the Senators has been postponed by the NHL due to events in Ottawa. The game will…

Top 5 Battle of Ontario Moments

Callum Fraser | October 21, 2014

Ever since the late 1990’s when the Toronto Maple Leafs were added back to the Eastern Conference, there has been a brutal rivalry between the only two Ontario-based teams in…

First Line Recruit: Mark Stone

Callum Fraser | October 18, 2014

There’s a new mantra around the Senators’ dressing room this year and it’s all about earning your ice time. “The best players play. If you’re one of the best players in…

Are the Pesky Sens Back?

Callum Fraser | October 16, 2014

We’re only three games into the 2014-15 NHL season, but the Ottawa Senators are already starting to show signs that the Pesky Sens could be back for another round. Everyone remembers…