Monday News and Notes
So. Much. Hockey. The first round of the NHL playoffs is in full swing and the action has been basically non-stop. While the lack of fans has taken some of the excitement out of
Stützle Appears on TSN 1200
A smooth-skating, slick puck-handling forward with elite offensive instincts. Whether it’s at centre or on the wing, there’s little doubt that he’ll be an impact player at the NHL level. Most experts have him
Next Steps Remain Unclear for NHL
What’s the latest on the Draft Lottery and Draft, you ask? Excellent question. After a careful review of the statements made by various hockey insiders and following lengthy conversations with my own contacts, I
Report- Zub Commits to Senators
While the future of the 2019/2020 NHL season remains up in the air, Sens General Manager Pierre Dorion continues to prepare his team for the future. And it sounds like those preparations will soon
Report- League Considering Return to Old Lottery Format
The fate of the Draft Lottery is one of the many unanswered questions currently facing the National Hockey League. In fact, in the opinion of this award-winning anonymous blogger, it’s the most important question.
Senators Hire LeBlanc as President of Business Operations
Next man up, as the old saying goes. Today, the Ottawa Senators announced the hiring of Anthony LeBlanc as their new President of Business Operations. LeBlanc has connections to the Ottawa area (a former
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,