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Filatov Signs in the KHL

SensChirp May 14, 2012 0

Restricted free agent forward Nikita Filatov has signed a contract with Salavat Yulaev of the KHL. With his status for next season unknown and his future with the Ottawa Senators up in the air,

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Kickstarting the Rick Nash Rumour Mill

SensChirp May 11, 2012 0

In the weeks leading up to the NHL Trade Deadline, it was impossible to avoid the speculation surrounding Columbus Blue Jackets forward, Rick Nash. He made it known that he was unhappy in Columbus

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Wednesday Hodge Podge

SensChirp May 9, 2012 0

If you're like me, the NHL playoffs P.O.S. (Post Ottawa Senators) have been anything but interesting.  I've tried to watch most of the games but find myself remarkably disinterested. I shudder at the possibility

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SensChirp in NYC

SensChirp May 8, 2012 0

As I walked out of Scotiabank Place following a heartbreaking Game 6 loss to the New York Rangers, my mind began to wander. Had I seen my Ottawa Senators for the last time this

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Crowded Crease in Ottawa

SensChirp May 7, 2012 0

When goaltender Craig Anderson went down with a freak hand injury, Bryan Murray was forced to make a move to a shore up his suddenly suspect goaltending. Murray snagged Ben Bishop from the St.

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Tough Decisions on UFAs (Regin Signs)

SensChirp May 4, 2012 0

(UPDATE 2:35 PM)- In a bit of a surprise move, the Ottawa Senators have announced the signing of Peter Regin to a one year/one way deal for $800,000.  Regin battled shoulder injuries for the

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Waiting on Alfie

SensChirp May 2, 2012 0

As the seconds ticked down at Madison Square Garden, I had a feeling I was watching a special moment in Ottawa Senators history. With all the talk and speculation that has surrounded the issue

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The Road Ahead

SensChirp May 1, 2012 0

While the lucky eight teams remaining focus on chasing down Lord Stanley's Cup, the talk has already begun to shift for the 22 teams on the outside looking in. With the NHL Draft just

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Thank You

SensChirp April 28, 2012 0

As the final seconds ticked down in Game 7, and the rowdy MSG faithful roared around me, I didn't find it felt like previous playoff losses. Right down to the final second, there was

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Winner Take All at MSG

SensChirp April 26, 2012 0

After an unexpectedly long 12 hour bus trip down, I have arrived safely in the Big Apple. Tonight, the Ottawa Senators and the New York Rangers square off in Game 7 of their first

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Preparing for Game 7

SensChirp April 25, 2012 0

The term "must win" game gets tossed around a lot over the course of an NHL season. Well tomorrow night, the Ottawa Senators face a true must win game at Madison Square Garden.  It's

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Rangers Force Game 7- (Alfie a Masterton Finalist)

SensChirp April 24, 2012 0

(UPDATE 11:11 AM)- Senators Captain Daniel Alfredsson has been named a finalist for the Bill Masterton Trophy awarded to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey. Congratulations

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