Category Archives: Ottawa Senators

Is Dion Phaneuf the man to inspire Ottawa Senators to the postseason?

The Ottawa Senators have struggled to build any serious momentum throughout the opening stages of the season and really needed to make some form of change in order to get their season back on track.

While there weren’t many calls for a managerial switch-up, a trade was welcomed and the Senators managed to acquire experienced defenseman Dion Phaneuf from the Toronto Maple Leafs as part of a five-man switch. Not only are the Ottawa fans excited to see just what he can do on the ice but his gritty determination and desire to win should have a positive effect on the entire locker room.

Can’t understand White/Chabot being untouchable

Ottawa Senators have talked with Lightning about Drouin, but price too high for now

The Senators are interested in Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jonathan Drouin, but only if the price is right.

Could the Senators look to move Cowen?

The Senators will clear $4.4 million in salary, according to www.generalfanager.com, by saying goodbye to longtime employees Chris Phillips and Chris Neil. But the small-market Senators would still prefer to have more breathing room to re-up Hoffman, who has a team-high 22 goals. Jared Cowen has one year remaining at a hefty salary of $4.5 million.

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Senators’ Jared Cowen sits out again, awaiting next move in career

Cowen was a healthy scratch for the second consecutive game Sunday against the Chicago Blackhawks, once again making way for Binghamton call-up Fredrik Claesson.

Sens trade Lehner, Legwand to Sabres for first-rounder

Sens trade Lehner, Legwand to Sabres for first-rounder

Senators look to shift goalie

The Ottawa Senators’ decision to re-sign Andrew Hammond to a three-year contract extension might have been a boost for the franchise but it did leave something of an overload of goalies on the roster. It’s looking as if either Craig Anderson or Robin Lehner will be traded before the end of the draft. While it will be a blow to lose either goalie, the Senators are rumoured to be asking for a top-six winger as well as a draft pick for either player, although Lehner has been attracting the interest of a host of teams, with Buffalo and .

Senators begin contract talks with Hamburglar and other pending free agents

Senators begin contract talks with Hamburglar and other pending free agents

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Senators want to add a top six forward to the fold

The Senators have always wanted to add a top six forward to the fold. Teams like Boston and Chicago will have cap issues.
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Condra and Eric Gryba attracting interest ahead of NHL trade deadline

Erik Condra and Eric Gryba attracting interest ahead of NHL trade deadline

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Winnik or Condra could be good fits on the Island

Islanders’ Needs At Trade Deadline – By Katie Strang | ESPN.com – Pending unrestricted free agents Daniel Winnik (Toronto) and Erik Condra (Ottawa) are both versatile and cost-effective.

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Ottawa likely to trade Wiercioch and Cowen

Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen writes … both Patrick Wiercioch and Jared Cowen — (are) the most likely defencemen to be dealt before next season

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Condra could be Sens most tradable commodity

Don Brennan, Ottawa Sun writes … Condra could be Sens most tradable commodity

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