Friday News and Notes
The calendar has informed me that today is Friday. Mid-April, apparently. In an alternate reality, the first round of the NHL playoffs is well underway. The Toronto Maple Leafs are on the verge of
ChirpEd- Second Round Options on the Blueline
EDITOR’S NOTE- In an alternate reality, the Ottawa Senators have already locked up the first two picks in the 2020 Entry Draft and the heated debate about what to do with that number two
Senators Spoil Pageau’s Return
FIVE QUICK THOUGHTS -For the last couple months, the focus of most Sens fans has been on draft lottery positioning. Those extra lottery balls are what it’s all about. And because of that, there
Senators Dismiss CEO Jim Little
Well that has to be a new record. Never a dull moment around these parts. Jim Little seemed to bring a lot of energy to the position. His recent media tour suggested that he
Game Day- Bobby Ryan Returns in Nashville
In a long year, where the on-ice results have been predictably disappointing, it’s nice that we’ve had some good stories along the way. Scott Sabourin, AHL-journeyman, getting a shot in the NHL and scoring
Game Day- Senators Visit League-leading Capitals
Don’t let the lack of a Game Day post fool you, folks- the Ottawa Senators do indeed play a hockey game. It’s in Washington. It’s against the Capitals. And it’s going to be…interesting. See,
Tkachuk Sinks Habs in Overtime
FIVE QUICK THOUGHTS -On the same day that the free-falling, know-it-alls from down the road were canning their $50 million dollar Coach, the “rebuilding” Ottawa Senators walk into Montreal and stun the equally obnoxious
Senators Trade for Namestnikov
The NHL season is only two games old, and the Ottawa Senators already feel the need for a shake up. Tonight, the organization announced that they have acquired centre Vladimir Namestnikov from the New
Senators Cut Four More Players
And then there were 27. Following last night’s win over the Vancouver Canucks, the Ottawa Senators have announced four more cuts to their training camp roster. Marcus Hogberg, Nick Paul, Jordan Szwarz and Parker
Game Day- Preseason Continues vs. Canucks
If the Ottawa Senators and the Vancouver Canucks play a preseason game in Abbotsford, British Columbia, and nobody is able to watch it, then does the game even really exist? We’ll find out later
ChirpEd- Thoughts on the Rookie Showcase
Editor’s Note- The Ottawa Senators still have one more game to win er play in this year’s annual Rookie Showcase but through the first two games, it’s pretty clear that this year’s batch of
DJ Smith on TSN 1200
There is no sugarcoating it. Rookie Head Coach DJ Smith has his hands full heading into his first season as an NHL Head Coach. The Ottawa Senators finished in 30th place in 2017-2018, accumulating
