Posts About "Ron Hainsey"
Senators 2020-21 Defense: Who’s In & Who’s Out?
July 16th, 2020 On Monday, training camp 2.0 kicked off for 24 teams across the National Hockey League. The Ottawa Senators were not one of those teams. Despite being eliminated from postseason contention, the Senators and their passionate fanbase have a lot to look forward to. Related: Ottawa Senators' Coaching History One area of growth has...
Ottawa Senators News & Rumors: The Rebuild & Upcoming Free Agents
June 14th, 2020 The Ottawa Senators are not participating in the postseason for 2019-20. Instead, the team is getting ready for the Draft Lottery on June 26 and the 2020 NHL Entry Draft that is coming later. That the team has missed the postseason is really no surprise — the Senators are in the midst of a rebuild. Related: The Ottawa Senators and...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Bracco, Hainsey, Matthews & Salary Cap
March 9th, 2020 With the Toronto Maple Leafs having another day off before they play the Tampa Bay Lightning at home, I want to focus on more general news and rumors from the team. I also thought it might be fun to take a bit of a look ahead at what’s coming for next season. Item One: What’s Jeremy Bracco’s Future With the Maple...
3 Canucks' Trade Deadline Targets - Defencemen
February 23rd, 2020 Don't look now, but the trade deadline is coming up fast and the Vancouver Canucks are still a prominent team in the rumor mill. Despite making a big move earlier in the week acquiring Tyler Toffoli from the Los Angeles Kings, general manager Jim Benning is still on a mission to improve his team as the playoffs get closer and closer. So...
Senators' Trade Bait & Potential Landing Spots
February 23rd, 2020 The Ottawa Senators once again look to be gearing up for a busy trade deadline on Feb. 24. Five players currently sit on the TSN Trade Bait list, two of which are among the top three. While the crop of trade targets is less enticing than last year's, teams have shown that they are willing to pay high prices to bolster their rosters for...
5 Senators Who Could Be Moved at the Trade Deadline
February 10th, 2020 With just 14 days left until the trade deadline, the Ottawa Senators could be saying goodbye to Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Ron Hainsey, Dylan Demelo, Mark Borowiecki, and Vladislav Namestnikov as head coach D.J. Smith and general manager Pierre Dorion make room for younger players. The Senators rank 29th overall with 147 goals, so it's safe...
Capitals Have Defensive Options at the Trade Deadline
February 8th, 2020 With some high-powered offensive players already in their arsenal, the Washington Capitals may look to add some stability on the blue line at the upcoming trade deadline on Feb. 24. There are some bright spots to the Capitals’ defensive core, as John Carlson is leading the team in points and is well on his way to winning the Norris...
4 Senators to Watch at the Trade Deadline
January 31st, 2020 The 2019 Trade Deadline was all about the Ottawa Senators' big three: Matt Duchene, Mark Stone and Ryan Dzingel. Tasked with trading some of the franchise's best players in recent years, general manager Pierre Dorian performed beautifully, getting top returns for all three players, including a top prospect in Erik Brannstrom and several...
Penguins' Biggest Deadline Need is on Defense, Not Left Wing
January 27th, 2020 The Pittsburgh Penguins have long been one of the NHL's most active teams at the trade deadline. This season should be no different, as the Penguins are in the thick of another wild race for the Metropolitan Division title. Ultimately, however, there is only goal: to win the Stanley Cup. Their 2016 and 2017 Stanley Cup champion...
Rangers Have Needs & Options at the Trade Deadline
January 23rd, 2020 The New York Rangers have some things to contemplate over the All-Star break - they need to decide which way they want to turn before the season ends. Do they want to make some big trades that might bolster the team for a playoff run? Or, do they cut some ties and reload for the future? Do they want to allow some of the youngsters to...
Ottawa Senators News & Rumors: Hogberg, Brown, Pinto, Ennis & Pageau
December 29th, 2019 When the season started, most hockey commentators had the Ottawa Senators pegged as an NHL bottom-feeder. That it hasn’t happened yet is a testament to the organization. Related: Senators’ Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Will He Stay in Ottawa? Head coach D.J. Smith is doing a good job of motivating his players and making solid...
Top Senators Trade Chips for 2019-20
October 26th, 2019 Times are tough for the Ottawa Senators, and not just in the standings, where they find themselves in last place in the NHL. That was arguably always the plan, as the Sens aim to rebuild, though. It’s a different story on the injury front. With forwards Artem Anisimov and Colin White officially on injured reserve, Senators fans...
Senators Preseason Report: Standouts & Standbys
September 21st, 2019 The Ottawa Senators may be coming into the 2019-20 season with low expectations, but they find themselves with back-to-back preseason wins against their rivals, the Toronto Maple Leafs. While preseason games do not reflect on the true strength of the team heading into the regular season, the players can give fans, the organization, and...
