Jason Spezza’s Miserable Year Josh Kay | January 3, 2014 The summer of 2013 was an eventful one for the Ottawa Senators. The Senators opening round victory over the Montreal Canadiens in the 2013 playoffs — before being ousted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the…
Mike Babcock: The Best Coach in the NHL Dan Rice | August 2, 2013 A few weeks ago I polled 35 contributors at The Hockey Writers, asking who is currently the best coach in the NHL today. The overwhelming winner with 18 votes was…
2013 THW Year-End Awards Ryan Pike | June 4, 2013 Every year, the National Hockey League hands out its official awards, typically based on balloting by the Professional Hockey Writers Association or the league’s general managers. Last year, for the…
Pens Look to Vanquish Sens After 7-3 Drubbing Tannor Torrao | May 23, 2013 Every game within a series tells it’s own story. The narrative after Sunday night’s double-overtime game in Ottawa was bone-headed play and silly coaching decisions by a team infinitely superior…
Bruins Defencemen And The Ottawa Playbook Ian C McLaren | May 20, 2013 After their Game 7 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, it became apparent that the Boston Bruins would have to roll out a lineup devoid of Dennis Seidenberg, Andrew Ference…
Rapid Recap: Special Teams Ignite Pens in Game One Tannor Torrao | May 15, 2013 Staying out of the penalty box will be paramount in Ottawa coach Paul Maclean’s game plan for Game Two on Friday night in Pittsburgh. The Penguins were 2-4 with the…
Ottawa Senators: Pageau, Pageau, Pageau! Wait, Who? Greg Brown | May 6, 2013 The legend of Jean-Gabriel Pageau is growing in Ottawa! Yes I said Jean-Gabriel Pageau! No, not Erik Karlsson, Daniel Alfredsson, or even Craig Anderson but rather the man I will…
Who Is The Right Coach For The Sabres? Darren Matte | May 4, 2013 Earlier this week, Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier was asked if he had made a decision on the future of interim coach Ron Rolston. As reported in the Buffalo…
Playoff Preview: Montreal Canadiens – Ottawa Senators Fred Poulin | April 29, 2013 Montreal Canadiens (2) vs. Ottawa Senators (7) Some hockey fans in Canada will certainly be disappointed that the Montreal Canadiens won’t meet the Toronto Maple Leaf in the first round of the playoffs, but…
Ottawa Senators: How the Sens Covered Up the Streaking Capitals Greg Brown | April 21, 2013 If the Washington Capitals came into Thursday night’s game full on streaking then the Ottawa Senators came into it half-dressed, having won three straight themselves. The contest was a pivotal one for both teams in terms of playoff positioning as they continued their drive towards a postseason berth while trying to fend off the competition. It was also an obvious clash of styles between the high flying Caps and the defensively focused Sens and many wondered which team would be able to assert their game upon the other. When the horn sounded after 60 minutes at Scotia Bank Place the answer was clear.
Toronto Maple Leafs’ Final Four Games Present ‘Make or Break’ Scenario Lukas Hardonk | April 19, 2013 The Toronto Maple Leafs are sliding oh-so-slightly but their recent play suggests even worse. The last four games of the season will decide their fate.
How the Ottawa Senators Are Winning A Futile Battle David OConnor | April 17, 2013 With just a few games left in the Ottawa Senators’ regular season, fans are suddenly confident their team has what it takes to make playoff noise. How did this happen?
