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Erik Brannstrom

Is Senators’ Erik Brannstrom Part of Long-Term Plan?

Raphael Caron | May 18, 2023

With the Ottawa Senators season being over early for the sixth straight year, it’s time for management (and fans) to yet again pinpoint what went wrong.  Throughout the season, one…

Categories Ottawa Senators

Ottawa Senators’ Defense Already Set for 2023-24

Jacob Billington | April 27, 2023

There is a never-ending conversation about the Senators’ defence, especially their size and physicality. Many consider defending as one of their downfalls from the season, but I am here to…

Categories Editor's Choice, Ottawa Senators

4 Senators That Need to Come Back Next Season

Dayton Reimer | April 1, 2023

Last summer, Ottawa Senators general manager (GM) Pierre Dorion was the talk of the NHL after he acquired Alex DeBrincat without giving up a roster player, signed one of the…

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Senators’ Brannstrom Remains a Valuable Defenseman

Jacob Billington | February 8, 2023

In the final game before the NHL All-Star Break, Erik Brannstrom was only given 10:25 of ice time, and only 5:57 in the first two periods. This got some people…

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Senators Should Relaunch Their Search for a Defenceman

Luke James | February 6, 2023

It’s the NHL All-Star Break and the Ottawa Senators have turned a corner. Pierre Dorion’s squad are unbeaten in four, have climbed above the Detroit Red Wings in the Atlantic…

Categories Ottawa Senators, Trade Deadline

Golden Knights’ Inaugural Draft Class Delivers a Mixed Bag

Ben Fisher | January 17, 2023

With little fanfare, the Vegas Golden Knights parted ways with another member of their inaugural draft class this week. The club placed forward Jake Leschyshyn, taken No. 62 overall in…

Categories Golden Knights History, NHL Entry Draft

3 Takeaways From the Senators First Half of 2022-23

Luke James | January 12, 2023

The Ottawa Senators have plenty of work to do in the second half of the season, with their topsy-turvy form leaving them nine points below the playoff line at the…

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3 Senators Who Must Step Up in 2023

Luke James | December 22, 2022

The Ottawa Senators have endured a lackluster start to the season and sit at the bottom of the Atlantic Division as a result. It feels like an eternity since the…

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Ottawa Senators Need to Untether Erik Brännström

Devin Milks-Wendt | October 18, 2022

It’s been a disappointing start to the season for the Ottawa Senators. While fans generally needed to temper their expectations, the hopes remained exceptionally high going into the start of…

Categories Editor's Choice, Ottawa Senators

Senators Need Brannstrom to Prove He’s a Long-Term Piece

Dayton Reimer | October 13, 2022

When the Ottawa Senators re-signed Erik Brannstrom to a one-year, $900,000 contract in early September, the message was clear – this was his last season to prove that he deserved…

Categories Ottawa Senators

5 Senators Who Could Be Moved in 2022-23

Dayton Reimer | September 5, 2022

Following the 2022 World Juniors, Ottawa Senators general manager Pierre Dorion mentioned that several teams had asked about the team’s top prospects, namely Ridly Greig, Roby Jarventie, Jake Sanderson, and…

Categories Editor's Choice, Ottawa Senators

3 Senators That Need to Step Up in 2022-23

Dayton Reimer | August 10, 2022

The Ottawa Senators have had a fantastic offseason, securing one of the hottest trade targets in Alex DeBrincat, then signing one of the best free agents in Claude Giroux. Add…

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