Senators Fall in Nashville

SensChirp February 20, 2018

FIVE QUICK THOUGHTS -As far as entertainment level goes, that was one of the better games in the last couple months.  Much like the game back in Ottawa a couple weeks ago, the Senators

Game Day- Senators Visit Predators

SensChirp February 19, 2018

The Ottawa Senators are getting hot at the wrong time. With Saturday’s 6-3 win over the New York Rangers, the Senators have now won six of their last nine games, going 6-3-0 in the

Game Day- Senators Host Rangers at CTC

SensChirp February 17, 2018

It’s not that I don’t love the Ottawa Senators. I honestly do. It’s just that I’m not IN love with them. Not right now anyway. I just need some time to find myself. It’s

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