Training Camp in Full Swing
With medicals, fitness testing and skate tests wrapped up over the last few days, the Ottawa Senators got down to business at training camp this weekend. The first preseason game of the 2015/2016 season
Alfredsson Named Senior Advisor of Hockey Operations
It has been rumoured for a month now and talked about since he returned to Ottawa for his retirement ceremony. But this evening, Owner Eugene Melnyk took to Twitter to make it official. Long-time
Eight Players to Watch in the Preseason
The annual golf tournament is in the books and the finishing touches are being put on the massive renovations to the Canadian Tire Centre. Preseason opener in 4 days. Regular season opener in 21
An Outdoor Game on Parliament Hill?
This morning, the Mayor Jim Watson took to Twitter with an interesting question. Where would you like to see an NHL outdoor game in 2017? Lansdowne; Parliament Hill or LeBreton? #ottawa2017 — Jim Watson
Monday News and Notes
Training camp starts this week. Perhaps you didn’t hear me. I said, TRAINING CAMP STARTS THIS WEEK! After a seemingly endless summer, the start of a new NHL season is almost upon us. The
Lindberg, McCormick Shine in Tournament Opener
In the annual rookie tournament, there are always certain players that are expected to dominate. Some of the older more seasoned prospects should really be able to shine on a stage like this. And that’s
Rookie Tournament Begins in London
It may only be the Rookie Tournament but it still feels good to say it… The Sens play tonight. The Ottawa Senators will play the first of three weekend games tonight against the rookies from the
Michalek Poised for Bounce Back Season
On a team with so many young and talented forwards, it’s sort of easy to forget about Milan Michalek. And while 30 years old isn’t exactly a senior citizen in today’s NHL, Michalek has
Big Things Expected from Wiercioch, Ceci
With training camp now just a couple weeks away, the eyes of the hockey world are beginning to turn toward the 2015/2016 season. And after a quiet summer in the Nation’s Capital, Sens fans
Phillips Suffers Another Back Injury
At the not so young age of 37 and on the heels of a significant back surgery, Ottawa Senators defenceman Chris Phillips has suffered another setback. According to a report in the Ottawa Sun,
Wikstrand’s Status Remains Unclear
There are few prospects in the Senators organization as intriguing as Mikael Wikstrand. A smooth skating left shot defenceman, the 21 year old Wikstrand turned heads in Sweden last season. Regularly playing 20+ minutes a
Methot Key to Ottawa’s Success
When you think about the Ottawa Senators’ blueline, it’s only natural that your mind would immediately focus in on Erik Karlsson. The two-time Norris Trophy winner is the engine that drives this team and with