Alexei Yashin Trade Revisited Andrew Forbes | November 5, 2025 Long before he became one of the biggest and most disappointing contracts in New York Islanders franchise history, Alexei Yashin was traded to the Islanders from the Ottawa Senators back…
Revisiting the Alexei Yashin Era with the Ottawa Senators The Old Prof | September 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…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 5 Matthew Zator | September 5, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 4 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 6 One of the most popular players to ever play on Broadway signed on for one more NHL season…
Greatest Ottawa Senators From Each Country Jacob Billington | July 29, 2024 The NHL has a wide range of international players. From Canada to Latvia to Australia, there are players from all across the globe, and some teams become notorious for drafting…
They Wore it Once: Islanders Players and Their Unique Numbers Matt Rothman | August 24, 2022 The New York Islanders have retired eight numbers that will not be worn again. They also have 15 players who wore a number that has only been used once. Let’s…
Lessons for Senators’ Tkachuk After Contract Holdout Dayton Reimer | October 23, 2021 After months of questions, concerns, and anxiety, the Ottawa Senators finally announced that Brady Tkachuk had signed, putting pen to paper on a seven-year deal worth $57.5 million, or an…
Senators With 100-Point Seasons Ben Fraser | April 19, 2021 In the relatively short history of the Ottawa Senators, they have had many moments for the history books. They rostered many great teams, alongside many great players. Despite having so…
Ranking the Senators 1990s 1st-Round Picks Josh Bell | March 13, 2021 The 1990s saw some of the very best NHLers in history get drafted. Some teams set themselves up for years with their picks in the first round. The New Jersey…
Senators Rolled Dice and Lost at 1993 World Juniors Jeff Morris | December 14, 2020 “I’m glad I got drafted first, because no one remembers number two.” That quote, recklessly spilling out of the mouth of Alexandre Daigle after he was selected first overall at…
Senators’ Top Scorers From Around the World Ben Fraser | August 20, 2020 The Ottawa Senators have had the pleasure of welcoming many fantastic hockey players from around the globe. While in many cases, a franchise’s top scorers are usually made up of…
Best Islanders From Around the World Matt Rothman | July 27, 2020 Through 48 years in the NHL, the New York Islanders have had some of the best players ever to play the game. They are also a very diverse team with…
Countdown to Puck Drop – Day 79 – Yashin’s Rookie Totals Dayton Reimer | July 15, 2019 Introducing The Hockey Writers’ Countdown to Puck Drop series. From now until the puck drops on the 2019-20 NHL’s regular season on Oct. 2 when the Toronto Maple Leafs host…