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MacArthur Fails Training Camp Medical
In the last couple days, it had become increasingly clear that Clarke MacArthur’s status was anything but certain. Today, the Senators announced the news we were all fearing. #Sens GM Pierre Dorion tells the
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Training Camp Opens in Ottawa
If the reality of a rapidly approaching NHL season hadn’t hit you yet, this should help. Today, 57 guys show up at the Canadian Tire Centre. All in the best shape of their lives.
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Senators Announce Training Camp Roster
The Ottawa Senators have released their roster for this year’s Training Camp which officially opens tomorrow at the Canadian Tire Centre. They’ll have off-ice testing and physicals on Thursday and the first on-ice session
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Karlsson’s Injury Creates Training Camp Competition
With the start of training camp now just a few days away, the health of the Senators Captain has quickly become the top story. Last week, there were some hints that Erik Karlsson may
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Introducing- The SensChirp Hat
Bet you thought I was bluffing, right? Would an obscure anonymous hockey blogger actually design and sell his own hat? YOU BET HE WOULD! It is with great pleasure
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McKenzie Sits Down with Pierre Dorion (VandeVelde gets PTO)
As part of the lead up to the new season, TSN Insider Bob McKenzie has been sitting down with all the General Managers of the Canadian teams to talk about the season ahead. McKenzie’s
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Prospect Depth on Display During Weekend Tournament
Another Rookie Tournament is in the books and as has so often been the case in recent years, it was a strong showing for the Ottawa Senators. After dominating the Montreal Canadiens to the
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Rookie Tournament Begins in Toronto
(UPDATE 8:19 AM)- Francis Perron and Thomas Chabot made short work of the Montreal Canadiens in the tournament opener as the Senators cruised to an 8-2 win. Highlights from the game can be found
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Senators Remove 1,500 Seats at CTC
One of last year’s most obnoxious playoff story-lines was attendance, or lack thereof, at Ottawa Senators playoff games. Realistically, it was only an issue for one game but any time there was an empty
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Rookies Hit the Ice in Ottawa
Honestly, nothing says start of a new NHL season like getting unreasonably excited for the start of the Annual Rookie Tournament. And while it’s not quite as good as the real thing, this weekend’s
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Karlsson Leads the Way in Ottawa
Erik Karlsson is the best defenceman in the National Hockey League. Let’s get that out of the way first. Every year other defenceman enter the discussion and every year it becomes increasingly obvious that
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The Ottawa Senators are Stanley Cup Contenders
As fans, I think we are pessimistic by nature. Not only do we have the ability to see the flaws in our own team but we have this unique capacity to actively seek them
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