Wednesday News and Notes

SensChirp January 11, 2017

Another day without Ottawa Senators hockey is upon us. These extended breaks have sort of become the norm the last little while.  Four days off at Christmas. Then five days off for the bye

Senators Find a Way Over Edmonton

SensChirp January 9, 2017

FIVE QUICK THOUGHTS -Well, that settles it then. The Ottawa Senators do better when they play worse.  In fact, I think I might pitch that to the marketing department as a potential slogan for

Game Day- Senators Back at it vs. Oilers

SensChirp January 8, 2017

No time to dwell on last night’s loss. After being blanked on home ice against the Washington Capitals last night, the Senators are right back at it tonight against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton

558Senators Lose Fourth Straight

Senators Lose Fourth Straight

SensChirp January 7, 2017

FIVE QUICK THOUGHTS -For a fourth straight game, the Ottawa Senators did some things right but ended up losing.  Unfortunately decent efforts and solid performances only really matter if they result in points in the

Game Day- Senators Return to Host Capitals

SensChirp January 7, 2017

Nothing like a random five day break in the middle of the season to make you appreciate watching your favourite hockey team. After wrapping up their league-mandated and seemingly unnecessary five day bye week,

Chabot vs. White for the Gold Medal

SensChirp January 5, 2017

For the Ottawa Senators organization, this has been one of the best World Junior tournaments in recent memory. In total, five Ottawa prospects participated in this year’s showcase of the best junior talent the

887Dorion Quietly Searching for Help up Front

Dorion Quietly Searching for Help up Front

SensChirp January 4, 2017

While most of the team has packed up and headed somewhere warm for the five day bye week, General Manager Pierre Dorion has instead traveled to Montreal to catch the rest of the World

927Chabot Dazzles vs. Czech Republic

Chabot Dazzles vs. Czech Republic

SensChirp January 3, 2017

It’s safe to say the hype surrounding Thomas Chabot hit an all-time high during last night’s quarterfinal win over the Czech Republic. The 18th overall selection in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft has built

491Senators Come up Short in Washington

Senators Come up Short in Washington

SensChirp January 2, 2017

FIVE QUICK THOUGHTS -That’s certainly not the way you want to go into a lengthy break.  With a disappointing 2-1 loss against a talented Washington team, the Senators have now lost three straight and

847Game Day- Senators, Capitals on New Year’s Day

Game Day- Senators, Capitals on New Year’s Day

SensChirp January 1, 2017

The Ottawa Senators haven’t played a ton of hockey the last little while. With a couple two days breaks and then four days off for the holidays, the Senators have had plenty of time

941Overtime Loss on Alfie’s Big Night

Overtime Loss on Alfie’s Big Night

SensChirp December 30, 2016

FIVE QUICK THOUGHTS -Started the game with a serious case of ceremony-legs. Pushed back in the second half of the opening period. Still pretty flat the rest of the game. Seemingly lost every single

474Game Day- Alfredsson’s Number to be Retired as Senators Host Red Wings

Game Day- Alfredsson’s Number to be Retired as Senators Host Red Wings

SensChirp December 29, 2016

It’s sort of difficult to describe exactly what it will mean to see Daniel Alfredsson’s number 11 raised to the rafters of the Canadian Tire Centre tonight. I guess that’s because tonight’s ceremony is