Senators Storm Back to Snap Losing Streak

SensChirp December 8, 2014

FIVE QUICK THOUGHTS -The fist pump behind the bench said it all. Paul MacLean wanted this win badly. He needed it. In more than 200 games behind the bench, I can’t ever recall seeing

Strong Effort Comes up Short

SensChirp December 7, 2014

FIVE QUICK THOUGHTS -The Senators probably deserved a better fate in this one.  Their effort level was strong through 60 minutes and for the most part, they played a pretty text book road game

Game Day- Senators Face High-flying Penguins

SensChirp December 6, 2014

Things really haven’t gone the Senators’ way the last little while and it certainly doesn’t get any easier this weekend. Ottawa will play a tough back to back that starts with an afternoon game

Senators Lose on Alfie’s Big Night

SensChirp December 5, 2014

FIVE QUICK THOUGHTS -Thanks to everyone in the Ottawa Senators organization that made last night possible.  Eugene Melnyk got a lot of the face time (and he deserves credit too, obviously) but there were

Game Day- Alfie’s Night at the CTC

SensChirp December 4, 2014

You know, I almost forgot there’s an actual hockey game scheduled for later tonight. Today has already been a special day in the Nation’s Capital as the greatest player in the history of the

Remembering the Career of Daniel Alfredsson

SensChirp December 3, 2014

Daniel Alfredsson’s NHL career is officially coming to an end tomorrow in Ottawa. The press conference has officially been scheduled for 9:30 AM. Feels strange just typing those words.  I sat down to write

Senators Fall in Overtime

SensChirp December 3, 2014

‎ FIVE QUICK THOUGHTS -During this slump, I’ve been seeing a lot of comments about lack of structure. Really wish someone with a proven hockey knowledge (any Coaches out there?) could elaborate on that

Game Day- Road Trip Ends vs. Islanders

SensChirp December 2, 2014

The trip to Florida could not have gone much worse for the Ottawa Senators. I mean, I’m sure the weather was nice and that game of ultimate frisbee on the beach was a hoot

Tough Week Ahead for Struggling Senators

SensChirp December 1, 2014

After that ugly trip through Florida, the Ottawa Senators certainly needed something resembling good news and it looks like they got it on the injury front. Bobby Ryan was on the ice for practice

Better Effort, Worse Result

SensChirp November 30, 2014

FIVE QUICK THOUGHTS -Much better effort from the Senators but a worse result.  They were right in this game heading into the third period but a strong Tampa Bay team took over the game

Game Day- Desperate Senators Visit Stamkos, Lightning

SensChirp November 29, 2014

Last night against the Florida Panthers was certainly the most Senators’ most disappointing performance of this season and is right up there with worst games the team has played under Paul MacLean. It may

Not Nearly Good Enough

SensChirp November 29, 2014

FIVE QUICK THOUGHTS -What the hell was that? A couple nights removed from their best effort of the season in St. Louis, the Senators laid an egg against the Florida Panthers.  A back to