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Game Day- Senators, Canadiens Battle Again in Ottawa
If you didn’t already hate the Montreal Canadiens with the fire of ten thousand burning suns, you almost certainly do now. Tuesday night’s game was a healthy reminder of everything that makes the Habs
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Senators Fall in Montreal
FIVE QUICK THOUGHTS -When the Ottawa Senators are struggling, it seems like transition defence is a huge issue. And actually, so is defending as a five man unit in their own end of the
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Game Day- Senators Begin Home-and-Home vs. Canadiens
Just one week ago, it looked like the Ottawa Senators were in a tail spin. They were wrapping up the road trip from hell with what looked like a fifth straight loss. “The Senators
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DCDLS Still Interested in LeBreton Redevelopment
See, when other teams have off-days it includes things like debating line combinations, analyzing upcoming opponents or breaking down recent performances. Not in Ottawa though. In Ottawa, we use our down time to discuss
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Senators Dominate in Karlsson’s Return
FIVE QUICK THOUGHTS -Well that’s pretty much how I drew things up in my head. A well-executed tribute video, a lengthy and deserved ovation, a smattering of boos when he touched the puck as
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Karlsson Returns to Ottawa
He’s one of the most electrifying players in the game. A once-in-a-generation defenceman with a skill set that is unlike any other player in the league today. He has an effortless stride that chews
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Senators Blank Rangers at CTC
FIVE QUICK THOUGHTS -That’s the most complete effort of the season and to be honest, it’s tough to think of a game that comes close. The road win against Tampa Bay was impressive but
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Game Day- Senators Return Home to Face Rangers
It was basically the road trip from hell. And I’m not talking about my recent visit to Edmonton, Alberta. On their recent four game swing through Minnesota, Dallas, New York and Philadelphia, it seemed
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Game Day- Struggling Senators Visit Flyers
It’s amazing how quickly the Ottawa Senators went from “one of the league’s most pleasant surprises” to “yea that’s about right”. The free-falling Senators look to right the ship as they visit the equally
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Game Day- Senators, Rangers at MSG
You know what’s great about the Edmonton Airport? Nothing. Nothing is great about the Edmonton Airport. The Ottawa Senators continue their road trip in New York tonight. Colin White returns for Ottawa while Max
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Pucks Enter Ottawa’s Net at Alarming Rate vs. Stars
FIVE QUICK THOUGHTS -It is becoming increasingly obvious that the Ottawa Senators have no clue what they are doing in their own end of the rink. And the most concerning thing is that it
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Game Day- Senators Road Trip Continues in Dallas
Yesterday, the Senators announced that they have traded defenceman Chris Wideman to the Edmonton Oilers. While the deal hardly comes as a surprise, it’s a disappointing end to Wideman’s time in Ottawa. He suffered
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