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Thoughts on the Preseason Openers

Thoughts on the Preseason Openers

SensChirp September 23, 2014 457

Probably not how the Ottawa Senators would have drawn up day one of the preseason but you can’t take away much from a preseason game and even less when it’s a split squad game

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Senators Open Preseason in Newfoundland

Senators Open Preseason in Newfoundland

SensChirp September 22, 2014 537

On Sunday, the Senators played a scrimmage game.  Today, they’ll officially start their preseason schedule. It’s sort of a weird way to kick off the preseason but after a long summer, hockey in any

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Fun With Line Combinations

Fun With Line Combinations

SensChirp September 19, 2014 722

Day two of training camp is underway and for the first time this season, the Ottawa Senators are on the ice. On-ice testing is the focus of today’s activities and this weekend, the team

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Training Camp Begins in Ottawa

Training Camp Begins in Ottawa

SensChirp September 18, 2014 495

Training camp has arrived. It’s that special time of year when every player is in the best shape of their lives, has added 10 pounds of muscle and is ready to set career bests

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Updates on Methot and Ryan

Updates on Methot and Ryan

SensChirp September 17, 2014 701

(UPDATE 3:40 PM)- Bob McKenzie has weighed in on the contract talks with Marc Methot and Bobby Ryan and is painting a different picture than the one presented in the Ottawa Sun this morning. 

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Rookies Win Again and Bryan Murray Interview

Rookies Win Again and Bryan Murray Interview

SensChirp September 16, 2014 529

The Ottawa Senators wrapped up their annual rookie tournament with a 5-4 shootout win over the rookies from the Chicago Blackhawks last night, finishing the tournament with a record of two wins and one

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Rookie Tournament Starts in London

Rookie Tournament Starts in London

SensChirp September 13, 2014 868

After a long summer, the puck will finally drop on an Ottawa Senators game. The Sens rookies open their annual rookie tournament today in London, Ontario against the rookies from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Just

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Ten Quick Questions

Ten Quick Questions

SensChirp September 11, 2014 638

Rookie camp is underway in Ottawa today and in two more sleeps, the Senators will play the first game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in London, Ontario.  Puck drop in that one is set for 1:00

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Pierre Dorion on TSN 1200

Pierre Dorion on TSN 1200

SensChirp September 10, 2014 762

Ottawa Senators’ Assistant General Manager was on TSN1200 this morning and had a few interesting things to say on a number of topics. The full interview is available here but some quick thoughts on

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Senators Sign AHL, ECHL Agreements

Senators Sign AHL, ECHL Agreements

SensChirp September 9, 2014 134

You know it’s a slow day when AHL and ECHL affiliate announcement are worthy of a post but with a new season on the horizon, it won’t be this way for much longer. With

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Rookie Tournament this Weekend in London

Rookie Tournament this Weekend in London

SensChirp September 8, 2014 527

The Ottawa Senators (or at least a version of them anyway) are going to play a competitive hockey game this week. I’ll let that sink in for a moment… After an unfortunately long summer

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Zack Smith- Centre or Wing?

Zack Smith- Centre or Wing?

SensChirp September 5, 2014 468

Other than goaltending, the centre ice position seems to be the clearest part of the Senators line up with the start of a new season rapidly approaching. Kyle Turris. Mika Zibanejad. David Legwand. Zack

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