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Leevi Merilainen

Senators News & Rumours: Giroux Effect, Goalie Puzzle & Who’s Ready for Their Close-Up?

The Old Prof | August 3, 2025

The Ottawa Senators are riding high after finally breaking through and returning to the playoffs last season. Their 45-30-7 record marked a huge step forward for a franchise that’s been…

Categories Column, News and Rumors, Ottawa Senators

5 Ottawa Senators Storylines to Watch in 2025-26

Paul Quinney | August 3, 2025

After last season’s playoff appearance – the first in seven years – hopes are high among the Ottawa Senators faithful that their club will contend for Lord Stanley’s silverware next…

Categories Ottawa Senators, Season Previews

Are the 2025-26 Ottawa Senators a Better Team?

Paul Quinney | July 27, 2025

Last season was a success for the Ottawa Senators by the only measure that mattered – making the playoffs. Sure, they lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first…

Categories Ottawa Senators, Season Previews

Senators Goaltending Depth Chart: 2025 Offseason

Jacob Billington | July 23, 2025

After free agency, the draft, and the majority of the offseason trades being done, the Ottawa Senators are looking strong in goal, and this is a full breakdown of their…

Categories Ottawa Senators, Senators Goaltending, Senators Prospects

Ottawa Senators Season End Prospect Awards

Dayton Reimer | July 12, 2025

With the 2024-25 season over and the Ottawa Senators settling into a quiet offseason, it’s time to hand out some awards to the team’s best prospects. It’s no secret that…

Categories NHL Prospects, Ottawa Senators, Senators Prospects

Ottawa Senators Prospect of the Week – Leevi Merilainen

Dayton Reimer | February 19, 2025

While the Ottawa Senators were busy with the 4 Nations Face-Off last week, their prospects had a field day on the long weekend. Eight players recorded at least a point…

Categories Belleville Senators, Ottawa Senators, Senators Prospects

Ottawa Senators Prospect of the Week – Leevi Merilainen

Dayton Reimer | February 4, 2025

Good news, Ottawa Senators fans! Linus Ullmark is nearing his return to the net for the first time since Dec. 22. With him between the pipes, the Senators were a…

Categories NHL Prospects, Ottawa Senators, Senators Prospects

Ottawa Senators Prospect of the Week – Leevi Merilainen

Dayton Reimer | January 15, 2025

When Linus Ullmark injured his back in the first period against the Edmonton Oilers on Dec. 22, many of the Ottawa Senators’ worst fears were realized. Without their starting goalie,…

Categories Ottawa Senators, Senators Prospects

Senators’ Merilainen’s Emergence Comes At Perfect Time

Jacob Billington | January 13, 2025

Stemming back to the offseason, goaltending was the biggest need to address for the Ottawa Senators. Coming into the 2024-25 season with Joonas Korpisalo and Anton Forsberg as the tandem…

Categories Ottawa Senators, Senators Goaltending

Merilainen Leads Senators to 3-2 Victory Over Stars

Jacob Billington | January 12, 2025

The Ottawa Senators (21-18-3) defeated the Dallas Stars (27-14-1) by a score of 3-2, and with a strong performance from Leevi Merilainen, the Senators have moved to within just a…

Categories Dallas Stars, NHL News, Ottawa Senators

Senators’ Zub Returns, Merilainen Starts Over Forsberg vs. Stars

Jacob Billington | January 2, 2025

The Ottawa Senators are set to face off against the Dallas Stars today (Jan. 2), and there have been a few roster updates. After missing the past 16 games with…

Categories Dallas Stars, NHL News, Ottawa Senators, Senators Goaltending

Senators Cut Merilainen, Roos, Sebrango & Release Kulemin From PTO

Jacob Billington | September 30, 2024

The Ottawa Senators made another roster cut on Sept. 30, but this time much smaller than the last. Leevi Merilainen, Filip Roos, and Donovan Sebrango were all assigned to the…

Categories Ottawa Senators, Senators Transactions
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