What year were the Boston Bruins founded?

The Boston Bruins were founded in 1924, by Charles Francis Adams.

When did the Boston Bruins play their first game?

They played their first game on Dec. 1, 1924, defeating the new Montreal Maroons 2-1 at Boston Arena.

Who is the current head coach of the Boston Bruins?

Jim Montgomery is the current head coach for the Boston Bruins.

Ottawa Senators: News, Rumors, Schedule, Roster, Stats

Founded and established by Ottawa real estate developer Bruce Firestone, the team is the second NHL franchise to use the Ottawa Senators name. The original Ottawa Senators, founded in 1883, had a famed history, winning 11 Stanley Cups, and played in the NHL from 1917 until 1934. On Dec. 6, 1990, after a two-year public campaign by Firestone, the NHL awarded a new franchise, which began play in the 1992–93 season. In total, the present-day Senators have reached the postseason 17 times, including a trip to the 2007 Stanley Cup Final, which they lost to the Anaheim Ducks.

Senators News & Rumours: Youth, Veterans, and a Little Grit to Start the Season

The Old Prof | October 4, 2025October 4, 2025

The Ottawa Senators are putting the finishing touches on their roster, and the moves this past week tell you a lot about what kind of team they want to be. They’ve got a mix of raw youth, steady veterans, and a few new pieces meant to bring some teeth to the lineup. It’s a balancing act to ensure prospects receive meaningful minutes while maintaining a competitive NHL roster from the outset. Fans who watch closely will notice a pattern: the Senators are becoming more patient with development, respect for experience, and a healthy dose of grit where it matters. Over…

Cowan’s Shot At Leafs Roster, Senators Response to Xhekaj & More NHL Rumors

Jacob Billington | October 4, 2025October 4, 2025

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, we look at Easton Cowan making strong impressions in training camp and preseason, and how it appears that he will be in the opening night lineup for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Elsewhere, Luke Evangelista got a deal with the Nashville Predators, which makes Alexander Holtz the only remaining top restricted free agent (RFA). Finally, the Ottawa Senators made a trade with the New Jersey Devils, which could be a direct response to Arber Xhekaj of the Montreal Canadiens. Cowan Gets Spot in Lineup After Laughton Injured, Kampf Waived There was plenty of news surrounding the…

Senators News & Rumours: Call-Ups, Cozens’ Impact & Spence’s Arrival

The Old Prof | October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

The Ottawa Senators are closing in on opening night with a lot of questions about the roster. With two preseason games remaining, the coaching staff is still fine-tuning the lineup, getting last looks at prospects, and outlining the team’s expectations for what’s ahead. Given that the Senators finally broke through to grab a playoff spot last spring, the 2025-26 season’s goal is much higher. Will this be the season when they prove they belong among the NHL’s contenders? Related: Canadiens & Senators Have an Emerging Rivalry This week brought a little bit of everything. There were call-ups from the American…

Every NHL Team’s Longest-Tenured Player

Ryan Szporer | October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

*this article was updated in October 2025**this archive was originally written by Ryan Gagne Hockey players train their entire lives to make it to the best league in the world and work even harder to stay. Although everyone dreams of hoisting the Stanley Cup at some point, others have the…

Canadiens & Senators Have an Emerging Rivalry

William Bourget | October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

Rivalries are the heartbeat of hockey. They don’t simply appear out of thin air; they develop over time, sparked by geography, timelines, and the natural competitiveness of two organizations chasing the same goals. For the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators, all those ingredients are starting to come together. Both teams…

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 1

Matthew Zator | October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 30 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 2 Oct. 1 has been a very busy day over the years. The greatest player in NHL history had his number retired by the team he started his career with. The greatest coach ever returned to the bench to…

10 NHL Teams Without a Stanley Cup

Brandon Share-Cohen | September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

Winning in the NHL is anything but easy. When considering how hard it is to win each individual battle within the game while also trying to come out ahead in the games themselves over the course of a season, the difficulty level increases exponentially. This is why winning a Stanley…

Senators News & Rumours: Batherson, Roster Cuts & Yakemchuk

The Old Prof | September 29, 2025September 29, 2025

Training camp is in full swing, and there’s no shortage of buzz around the Ottawa Senators. After finally breaking their playoff drought last season, expectations are up—and for good reason. The core is locked in, the depth looks better, and there’s a belief this group can take another step. Related:…

Senators Shut Out Devils 2-0 for Preseason Victory

Donnah Campbell | September 28, 2025September 28, 2025

On Sunday afternoon, the New Jersey Devils had a split-squad Metropolitan matchup, with half of the club traveling to Québec City to take on the Ottawa Senators, and the other half staying behind to face the Washington Capitals at home. The Devils sent a few veterans to play at Videotron…

Senators’ Shane Pinto Primed for a Big Breakout in 2025-26

Dayton Reimer | September 28, 2025September 28, 2025

There’s a lot of excitement around the Ottawa Senators this season. The team had a good showing in last season’s playoffs, pushing the Toronto Maple Leafs to six games despite coming in as a wild card, and over the offseason, they addressed one of their biggest issues, acquiring Jordan Spence…

Fedotov and Rosen Among 8 On Waivers, Ingram Clears

Jacob Billington | September 26, 2025September 29, 2025

On the second day of waivers being open, teams are continuing to make cuts from their training camp rosters. On waivers today in the NHL. Everyone from yesterday cleared. pic.twitter.com/uzrpqOb4Z6 — James Mirtle (@mirtle) September 26, 2025 On Sept. 26, 2025, eight players were placed on waivers. While at this…

Revisiting the Alexei Yashin Era with the Ottawa Senators

The Old Prof | September 26, 2025September 26, 2025

If you followed the Ottawa Senators in the mid-to-late 1990s, you didn’t just know the name Alexei Yashin—you felt his presence. He was the team’s first real star, the player who gave fans hope that Ottawa could become more than a basement-dweller. Related: Breakdown of Each of the Senators’ First…

Breakdown of Each of the Senators’ First 17 Preseason Roster Cuts

Jacob Billington | September 25, 2025September 25, 2025

The Ottawa Senators have cut their training camp down by 17, bringing the new total to 31 players left. While there weren’t any major surprises, there were some notable names that were either waived or reassigned. The Senators are set to play their third preseason game, so the timing of…

Senators Waive 5 Players, Cut 12 More From Roster

Jacob Billington | September 25, 2025September 25, 2025

The Ottawa Senators have announced that they have shortened their training camp roster by 17 players via waivers and reassignments to junior and the Belleville Senators. Among the 17 cuts, Wyatt Bongiovanni, Xavier Bourgault, Cameron Crotty, Garrett Pilon, and Hunter Shepard were placed on waivers on Sept. 25. Forwards Tyler…

Ottawa Senators’ Best All-Time

Ben Fraser | September 25, 2025September 25, 2025

The Ottawa Senators have had a number of franchise faces since their inception in 1992. Many fans ask common questions about their teams as to who would be their prospective best players of all-time. Naming a group of Senators players was an interesting exercise in examining what defines “The Best”….

Senators’ Darkhorses Halliday and Meriläinen Are Ready to Surprise

The Old Prof | September 24, 2025September 24, 2025

With the Ottawa Senators gearing up for the 2025–26 NHL season, the buzz is all about the big names. There’s no doubt that Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stützle, and Jake Sanderson are this team’s core. But if there’s one thing hockey fans learn quickly, it’s that those unexpected players—the ones flying…

Alex Burrows’ Journey From Grinder to Canucks’ Game 7 Hero

The Old Prof | September 24, 2025September 24, 2025

Not every NHL story starts with bright lights and a walk across the draft stage. Some begin in the shadows—on long bus rides, in forgotten leagues, in front of half-empty arenas. Vancouver Canucks forward Alex Burrows didn’t have the pedigree or the hype. What he had was grit, and more…

6 Burning Questions For the Ottawa Senators in 2025-26

Paul Quinney | September 24, 2025September 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 Senators will hoist the Cup next spring, but just making the playoffs as they did last season won’t be good…

Every NHL Team’s Most Underrated Prospect

Justin Giampietro | September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

*This article was originally written by Michael Ostrower Seemingly, only the best NHL-affiliated prospects get the love they deserve. Instead of focusing on them, let’s bring our attention to each team’s most underrated prospect—the unheralded guys. Pacific Division Anaheim Ducks – Drew Schock Drew Schock, a fourth-round pick by the…

More Senators News, Opinion and Archives

Senators FAQ

What year were the Ottawa Senators founded?

The current version of the Senators was founded and established by Ottawa real estate developer Bruce Firestone in 1992.

When did the Ottawa Senators play their first game?

The Senators’ first game was played on Oct. 8, 1992, against the Montreal Canadiens. They won 5-3.

Who is the current head coach of the Ottawa Senators?

Travis Green is the current head coach of the Ottawa Senators.