Senators Edge Sabres in Overtime

SensChirp February 16, 2018

FIVE QUICK THOUGHTS -Not a bad way to make a first impression. With the reports of a Dion Phaneuf goal making the rounds, Marian Gaborik answered with his first in an Ottawa uniform, deflecting

Game Day- Senators, Sabres in Battle for the Basement

SensChirp February 15, 2018

For years, I have spoken out against the idea of tanking. Not because I didn’t realize the importance of a high pick but because I always felt like it was unrealistic to expect a

Phaneuf, Thompson Traded to Los Angeles

SensChirp February 13, 2018

The wheeling and dealing has started in Ottawa. Dion Phaneuf has been traded to the Los Angeles Kings along with Nate Thompson in exchange for Marian Gaborik and Nick Shore.  The Senators are retaining

Game Day- Senators Visit Penguins

SensChirp February 13, 2018

Nine months ago. About 264 days. That’s how long it has been since the last time the Senators played a game in Pittsburgh. Viktor Stalberg reached for a loose puck on the D to

Two Weeks Till Deadline Day

SensChirp February 12, 2018

We are exactly two weeks away from the NHL Trade Deadline. And based on some of the chatter leading up to the big day, it sounds like the Ottawa Senators could be one of

Game Day- Surging Senators Visit Maple Leaves

SensChirp February 10, 2018

Make no mistake about it- there are more changes coming for the Ottawa Senators. Yesterday’s extension of Pierre Dorion and resignation of Tom Anselmi combined with an ominous statement from Eugene Melnyk serve as a

Anselmi Out as Team President, Dorion Extended

SensChirp February 9, 2018

(UPDATE 6:15 PM)- Turns out that was only the beginning. The Senators have also announced a three year extension for General Manager Pierre Dorion. Huh. The official news release from the team hinted at

Senators Edge Predators in Overtime

SensChirp February 9, 2018

(UPDATE 12:07 PM)- The Senators made a minor announcement this afternoon, locking up defenceman Ben Harpur to a two year, one-way deal. He’ll earn $650,000 in the first year and $800,000 in year two.

Game Day- Turris Returns to Ottawa

SensChirp February 8, 2018

Welcome back, Kyle. For the first time since November’s blockbuster trade, Kyle Turris is returning to Ottawa.  Only this time, he does so as a member of the Nashville Predators- one of the best

Senators Offence Breaks Out in Win Over Devils

SensChirp February 7, 2018

FIVE QUICK THOUGHTS -No matter how much I try to convince myself that losses might be good for this team in the long run, as soon as the game starts, it’s impossible not to

Game Day- Senators Host Devils

SensChirp February 6, 2018

With 31 games still remaining in their season, the Ottawa Senators have nothing left to play for but pride. And based on the effort they put in on Sunday against the Montreal Canadiens, it

ChirpEd- Fast and Forward: The Need for Speed

SensChirp February 5, 2018

WRITTEN BY- lukewellspring As a Sens fan not content to spend the next six months playing the DLS (Dahlin Lottery Simulator), I decided to be more realistic. So I’ve crafted a potential starting line-up