321Contract Talks with Ceci Underway

Contract Talks with Ceci Underway

SensChirp June 16, 2016

The 2015-2016 season officially wrapped up a few nights ago.  The handshakes are done. Phil Kessel had his parade. Now the real fun can begin. Pierre Dorion and the rest of the Front Office

688Senators Hire Rob Cookson

Senators Hire Rob Cookson

SensChirp June 15, 2016

The overhaul behind the bench continues for the Ottawa Senators. It has been rumoured for some time now but this morning the team made it official, adding Rob Cookson as an Assistant Coach to

651Alfredsson Back as Senior Advisor of Hockey Operations

Alfredsson Back as Senior Advisor of Hockey Operations

SensChirp June 13, 2016

This afternoon, the Ottawa Senators announced that Daniel Alfredsson is returning for another year as the team’s Senior Advisor of Hockey Operations. It’s a one year contract extension with the same title as he

560Friedman’s Thought Causes a Stir

Friedman’s Thought Causes a Stir

SensChirp June 11, 2016

And I was having such a pleasant weekend too. 30 Thoughts has quickly become one of the most widely read hockey columns.  Each week, Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman provides a collection of news and

516Gordie Howe Passes Away at 88

Gordie Howe Passes Away at 88

SensChirp June 10, 2016

Sad news this morning as the game as lost one of its legends. Gordie Howe, aka Mr. Hockey, passed away at the age of 88. Gordie Howe was one of those players that even

824Kleinendorst Lands Binghamton Job

Kleinendorst Lands Binghamton Job

SensChirp June 8, 2016

A familiar face is returning behind the bench of the Ottawa Senators’ AHL affiliate. This afternoon, the Senators announced that Kurt Kleinendorst has signed a two year deal as the new Head Coach of

677ChirpEd- Free Agent Target- PA Parenteau

ChirpEd- Free Agent Target- PA Parenteau

SensChirp June 7, 2016

WRITTEN BY SENSCHIRP READER- Mittens The void of Sens Summer is upon us, so I thought now would be a good time to take a shot at my first ChirpEd. I promise no hot

Monday News and Notes

SensChirp June 6, 2016

At most, there are four games left in the 2015/2016 NHL season. With only the Pittsburgh Penguins and the San Jose Sharks left to battle it out for the ultimate prize, 28 teams have already

Chiasson’s Future Remains in Doubt

SensChirp June 2, 2016

It may not be a story that grabs headlines during the summer months but it’s certainly going to be on the radar of Pierre Dorion over the next few weeks and leading up to

ChirpEd- The Best Defencemen in the NHL

SensChirp May 31, 2016

WRITTEN BY SENSCHIRP READER- KarlssonFan Earlier in the year, we looked at the Norris race using some stats such as Corsi as well as more traditional methods. Today, we’re going even more in depth.

422Wikstrand Staying in Sweden

Wikstrand Staying in Sweden

SensChirp May 30, 2016

Another twist in the ongoing Mikael Wikstrand saga. According to reports on Twitter this morning, Mikael Wikstrand has agreed to a contract with Farjestad of the Swedish Elite League.  And unlike last year’s agreement

627Repost- The Ten Best Games in the History of the Ottawa Senators

Repost- The Ten Best Games in the History of the Ottawa Senators

SensChirp May 27, 2016

Yesterday’s retirement announcement by Chris Phillips had me feeling a little bit nostalgic. I started looking through old pictures of some of the best moments in team history and it reminded me of this