0Training Camp Begins in Ottawa

Training Camp Begins in Ottawa

SensChirp December 31, 2020

In all fairness, most players have been back in town for some time now. More than a month in the case of some guys. On-ice sessions have been underway for a few weeks now.

0The SensChirp Podcast- Episode 12

The SensChirp Podcast- Episode 12

SensChirp December 30, 2020

Oh right- I have a podcast! After an accidental two-week hiatus, The SensChirp Podcast is back and better than ever! Better is of course a relative term. And in this case, by better I

0Stuetzle Continues to Shine at World Juniors

Stuetzle Continues to Shine at World Juniors

SensChirp December 29, 2020

It hasn’t always been easy being a fan of the Ottawa Senators. In fact, there were times in the last few years especially where it was downright painful. High-profile player departures, off-ice missteps, front

0Monday News and Notes

Monday News and Notes

SensChirp December 28, 2020

In the words of Bob Cole, “everything is happening”. While most of us were expecting a quiet lead up to the start of training camp, Pierre Dorion had other ideas in mind. Despite declaring

0Senators, Lightning Pull Off a Trade

Senators, Lightning Pull Off a Trade

SensChirp December 27, 2020

Okay, Pierre. Now you’re just showing off. In what was supposed to be a quiet lead up to the start of training camp, the Ottawa Senators have been surprisingly busy. The Derek Stepan trade,

0Stuetzle Signs Entry-Level Contract

Stuetzle Signs Entry-Level Contract

SensChirp December 27, 2020

The future is here. This afternoon, the Ottawa Senators announced they have signed Tim Stuetzle to an entry-level contract. The deal is three years in length with a cap hit of $925,000. It includes

0Senators Acquire Derek Stepan

Senators Acquire Derek Stepan

SensChirp December 26, 2020

Nothing like a late night trade to get things rolling around here. Tonight, the Ottawa Senators announced the acquisition of Derek Stepan from the Arizona Coyotes. The Senators are sending a 2021 2nd round

0Stuetzle Dazzles in World Junior Debut

Stuetzle Dazzles in World Junior Debut

SensChirp December 26, 2020

It was some 80 days ago that the Ottawa Senators made their highly anticipated selections in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. At 3rd overall, they took a talented German forward by the name of

0NHL Announces Regular Season Schedule

NHL Announces Regular Season Schedule

SensChirp December 23, 2020

23 days. That’s all that stands between us and the start of the NHL regular season. On January 15th, 2021, the Ottawa Senators will open their season on home ice against the Toronto Maple

0DJ Smith Appears on TSN 1200

DJ Smith Appears on TSN 1200

SensChirp December 22, 2020

In the middle of an NHL season, an interview with the Head Coach isn’t the sort of thing you’d usually notice. Once the puck drops, it’s often happening a couple times of day. I’m

0Monday News and Notes

Monday News and Notes

SensChirp December 21, 2020

It’s happening. It’s really happening. The NHL is coming back. In just a little over three weeks time, the National Hockey League will drop the puck on a season like no other. While the

0Hockey Is (Almost) Back

Hockey Is (Almost) Back

SensChirp December 18, 2020

While the question of where remains unanswered, the Senators are coming back. Earlier tonight, the NHL and NHLPA reached an agreement on a 56-game season with a January 13th start date. Training Camps would