Ottawa Senators News & Opinion

World Junior Championships 2011 Players To Watch – Part 1: Jaden Schwartz, Sean Couturier, Brett Connolly & Ryan Ellis to lead the way for Team Canada

Christopher Ralph | December 21, 2010

Christopher Ralph is THW’s prospect and draft analyst Hockey fans look forward to Christmas; Die hard hockey fans look more forward to Boxing Day and the start of the…

Capital City Condors Helping Kids Take Flight in Ottawa

Andrew Rodger | December 11, 2010

The Capital City Condors, a hockey program in Ottawa for kids with special needs, is getting a helping hand from Ottawa Senators defenceman Matt Carkner.

Ottawa Fans Ready For Heatley’s Return

Andrew Rodger | December 1, 2010

Since the NHL schedule was released, Ottawa fans have had Dec. 2 circled on their calendars. Dany Heatley returns to Ottawa for the first time since he demanded a trade to San Jose.

1,000 Career Points for Alex Kovalev

Andrew Rodger | November 23, 2010

Alex Kovalev joined teammate Daniel Alfredsson in an exclusive club with a goal and assist in a 3-2 win over the LA Kings – 1,000 career NHL points.

Senators Struggle Through Difficult Week

Andrew Rodger | November 20, 2010

The Ottawa Senators struggled through a difficult week both on and off the ice, which left them outscored 17-4 and on a three game losing streak.

Ottawa Senators Supporting Richardson Family

Andrew Rodger | November 15, 2010

The Ottawa Senators are giving their full support to assistant coach Luke Richardson and his family after the tragic death of his 14-year-old daughter.

Senators Struggling Against the NHL’s Elite Teams

Andrew Rodger | November 12, 2010

The Ottawa Senators are beating the teams at the bottom of the NHL standings but it is time to defeat some elite teams, or they risk being at the bottom themselves.

Don Reddick On The Trail Less Traveled

Andrew Rodger | November 4, 2010

In 1904, a group of hockey players left the Yukon to challenge the Ottawa Silver Seven for the Stanley Cup. Ninety-two years later, a re-enactment of the original journey took place, and award-winning author Don Reddick shares the story in The Trail Less Traveled.

Jarkko Ruutu – Super Pest or Super Hero?

Andrew Rodger | November 1, 2010

Every team has one, the third or fourth line player that annoys the opposition into taking penalties. Love them or hate them, one of the best in the business is Ottawa Senators forward Jarkko Ruutu.

1,000 NHL Games For Sergei Gonchar

Andrew Rodger | October 27, 2010

Ottawa Senators defenceman Sergei Gonchar reached a career milestone on Tuesday evening, playing in his 1000th NHL game.

1,000 Career Points for Daniel Alfredsson

Andrew Rodger | October 23, 2010

Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson reached an important milestone in a 4-2 victory in Buffalo on Friday evening – His 1,000th career point in the NHL.

Senators Defeat Hurricanes for their First Win of the Season

Andrew Rodger | October 15, 2010

The Ottawa Senators picked up their first win of the season Thursday evening, defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 at Scotiabank Place. Mike Fisher’s two-goal performance powered the offence and Brian Elliott was forced into action after Pascal Leclaire left the game with an injury early in the first period.