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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 16 times, including a trip to the 2007 Stanley Cup Final, which they lost to the Anaheim Ducks. 

Ottawa Senators NHL Draft Lottery Primer
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The Ottawa Senators are in a precarious situation heading into the 2024 offseason. Despite their young, talented core, they failed to make any significant progress and are likely to lose yet another player they paid big bucks for in free agency in the coming months. Furthermore, their farm system ranks near the bottom of the league, which doesn’t give them many options to replace underperforming players from within. Thankfully, the 2024 Draft could help turn their fortunes around with the right pick. With the seventh-best odds to claim the first-overall pick, the Senators are in an enviable position, especially with…

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Senators, Devils, Blues, Kings
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators are believed to be hiring Travis Green as their next head coach. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Blues have removed the interim coaching tag from Drew Bannister’s name. The New Jersey Devils are still looking at coaching options and it’s not clear where the Toronto Maple Leafs sit on their coach Sheldon Keefe. Speaking of the Maple Leafs, a few pending UFAs are saying they’re open to staying and some want to be back with the team next season. Travis Green to Coach Senators According to reports, final details are still being worked…

Senators Set to Hire Travis Green as Head Coach
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The Ottawa Senators are set to announce that Travis Green has been hired as the 14th head coach in team history. Green finished the 2023-24 season with the New Jersey Devils with the interim tag. Green’s record to finish last season as the bench boss was 8-12-1, but at that point, the Devils had been struggling all season, which resulted in the firing of Lindy Ruff. He spent five years with the Vancouver Canucks from the 2017-18 season until he was fired 25 games into the 2021-22 season. With the Canucks, he posted a 133-147-34 record. The Senators finished the…

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5 Worst Trades in Senators History
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The Ottawa Senators have made their fair share of trades throughout their history. Some of those moves have seen them come out on top, but others have fans wondering what just happened. As with any NHL team, the return an organization can get for a particular player or pick can…

 

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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.