Josh Norris Not On The Ice For Practice Wednesday

Ottawa Senators center Josh Norris is not on the ice for the team's morning practice Wednesday in Nova Scotia. Norris has been dealing with continued shoulder issues after re-injuring his surgically repaired shoulder a few weeks back. The 24-year-old was limited to just eight games last season before being shut down due to a shoulder […]

Joonas Korpisalo Shuts Out Penguins With 40 Saves

Ottawa Senators goaltender Joonas Korpisalo had an impressive outing in Monday's preseason clash versus Pittsburgh. A Penguins team that featured Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin failed to get anything past Korpisalo, and the Finnish netminder celebrated a 40-save shutout in a 3-0 win. Korpisalo has spent the last few campaigns playing behind a very leaky […]

Drake Batherson Racks Up Four Points In Preseason Win

Ottawa Senators right wing Drake Batherson produced a four-point outing as the team beat Florida 4-2 in a preseason game on Sunday. Batherson collected a hat trick of assists, including one on the power play, and completed his four-point game with an empty-net goal. The 25-year-old made his third preseason appearance and now has five […]

Josh Norris Inching Towards Return

Ottawa Senators center Josh Norris took a step towards returning to game action on Wednesday when he wore a regular practice jersey for the first time since the opening of training camp. While not yet cleared for contact, Norris was a full participant in Wednesday's on-ice session and could be cleared for game action this […]

Jakob Chychrun Nets Two Goals In Win Over Toronto

Ottawa Senators defenseman Jakob Chychrun provided two goals as the team defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in overtime Monday. The talented blue-liner netted a power-play goal in the opening period and finished the game in overtime with an even-strength marker. Chychrun enjoyed a busy night with six shots on goal, five blocks, and two […]

Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2023-2024 Drafts - Top 300 for Points Leagues

The 2022-2023 NHL season has come and gone in the blink of an eye with some calling the playoffs ‘the most exciting playoffs in a long time’ due to the numerous upsets and teams who caught fire at the right time. Eventually, the Vegas Golden Knights returned to the Stanley Cup Finals, the second trip […]

Josh Norris In Non-Contact Jersey After "Tweaking" Something

Ottawa Senators center Josh Norris will open training camp in a non-contact jersey after "tweaking" something, general manager Pierre Dorion announced on Wednesday. A shoulder issue sidelined Norris for most of the 2022-23 campaign, and the team is being extra careful with him. The good news is that the problem appears very minor, as Dorion […]

Josh Bailey Signs PTO With Senators

The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Josh Bailey to a PTO. After spending the first 15 years of his career on Long Island as part of the New York Islanders, Bailey is headed to Canada's capital where he will need to prove he still has it to crack the roster. The speedy winger has had […]

Bruins Expected To Have Interest In Shane Pinto

The Boston Bruins could reportedly be interested in bolstering their center position with Shane Pinto. A source has told Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey Now that the Bruins are seen as a potential suitor for Pinto as teams have started inquiring about the cost of the restricted free agent. The 22-year-old centerman is without a […]

Jake Sanderson Gets $64 Million Contract From Senators

Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson has signed a big extension with the team, inking an eight-year contract worth $64.4 million. He will carry a $8.05 million cap hit through the 2031-32 campaign. The 21-year-old American earned himself the big contract with a very impressive rookie campaign. He tallied 32 points (four goals, 28 assists) in […]

Anton Forsberg Good To Go For The Start Of Season

Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg (knees) is back healthy again and ready to go for the start of the season. The Swedish netminder was forced to end the 2023-23 campaign early after tearing the MCL in both of his knees in a game against Edmonton on Feb. 11. "I've been back to 100 percent for […]

Senators Snap Up Vladimir Tarasenko

The Ottawa Senators have signed free agent Vladimir Tarasenko to a one-year, $5 million deal. The contract includes a full no-trade clause. Tarasenko was one of the top free agents remaining on the market, and according to The Athletic's Jeremy Rutherford, there were a number of teams interested in him, including Florida, San Jose, and […]

Dominik Kubalik Traded To Senators

The Ottawa Senators have acquired winger Dominik Kubalik from the Detroit Red Wings in a deal that saw the team depart with Alex DeBrincat. The Czech forward will suit up for a third team in three seasons after joining the Red Wings as a free agent from Chicago last year. Kubalik had a decent season […]

Alex DeBrincat Lands In Detroit, Signs Four-Year Extension

The Detroit Red Wings have acquired winger Alex DeBrincat from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for forward Dominik Kubalik, prospect defenseman Donovan Sebrango, a conditional first-round pick, and a 2024 fourth-round pick. The team immediately signed DeBrincat, who was a restricted free agent, to a four-year contract worth $31.5 million in total. He will carry […]

Senators Bring Travis Hamonic Back On Two-Year Deal

Ottawa Senators defenseman Travis Hamonic is set to extend his stay with the team after agreeing to a two-year, $2.2 million contract. The 32-year-old was an unrestricted free agent after spending the last season and a half with the Senators. But he had a good year in 2022-23 and the two sides were able to […]

Joonas Korpisalo Signs Five-Year, $20 Million Deal With Senators

The Ottawa Senators have signed goaltender Joonas Korpisalo to a five-year, $20 million contract. The Finnish netminder will be representing his third team in a short space of time after splitting the 2022-23 season between Columbus and Los Angeles. Korpisalo had a good campaign with an 18-14-3 record, allowing 2.87 goals per game with a […]

Senators Exploring Trade Options Involving Alex DeBrincat

Ottawa Senators left wing Alex DeBrincat could be moved in the offseason and the team has started to examine the trade market for him, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. The 25-year-old has just finished his first season with the Senators, but he's a pending restricted free agent and only one year away from unrestricted free […]

Thomas Chabot Suffers Broken Wrist

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot missed the end of the season with a broken wrist, it was revealed on Friday. He dropped out of the lineup for the team's final eight regular-season games after breaking a bone in his wrist and also damaging a ligament. The 26-year-old ended up finishing his sixth campaign in the […]

Mads Sogaard Minding The Crease Against Buffalo

On Monday, Ottawa Senators goalie Mads Sogaard earned his third victory in five games by giving up only two goals on 29 shots and beating the Carolina Hurricanes. As a rookie, the Denmark native has faced a challenging season. He holds an 8-6-2 record, a 3.29 goals-against average, and an .889 save percentage. The Senators […]

Tim Stutzle Becomes Youngest Senator With 50 Assists

Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle enjoyed a second consecutive multi-point outing and became the team's youngest-ever player with a 50-assist season in Monday's 3-2 victory over Carolina. The 21-year-old helped Claude Giroux on the scoreboard in the opening frame before notching a goal himself. Stutzle started the month with a four-game scoreless spell, but he […]

Claude Giroux Collects 1,000th Career Point Monday

Ottawa Senators forward Claude Giroux propelled his team to victory Monday, beating the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2. The Hearst, Ontario native logged two goals and an assist, and he now has 1001 career NHL points in 1009 regular season contests. Despite Ottawa being eliminated from the playoffs and only having two games left, Giroux has been […]

Thomas Chabot, Jakob Chychrun Finished For The Season

Ottawa Senators defensemen Thomas Chabot (upper body) and Jakob Chychrun (hamstring) won't return to the ice this season. The Senators have just been eliminated from playoff contention and there's no need to rush the pair back. Additionally, Ottawa has also announced that Travis Hamonic (lower body) will miss the rest of the season as well, […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (4/6/23): Daily Fantasy Hockey

Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for Tennis and Soccer respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL season which means it's time to sharpen our MLB skills and […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (4/4/23): Daily Fantasy Hockey

Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for Tennis and Soccer respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL season which means it's time to sharpen our MLB skills and […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks For DraftKings, FanDuel (4/2/23): Daily Fantasy Hockey

Hello there, RotoBallers! We have a busy day ahead, with a total of nine games on the agenda. My goal is to guide you through the schedule and help you pinpoint promising goal scorers for your DFS lineups. With the playoffs on the horizon, every game holds greater significance. Let's work together to explore this […]

Cam Talbot Makes A Winning Return

Ottawa Senators goaltender Cam Talbot returned to action with a 5-4 overtime victory against Philadelphia Thursday. The veteran was clearly rusty, as the Flyers got four goals against him with only 11 shots, but Ottawa's offense made it a happy return for Talbot, who hadn't played since March 4. He has now won five consecutive […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/30/23): Daily Fantasy Hockey

Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for Tennis and Soccer respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL season which means it's time to sharpen our MLB skills and […]

Thomas Chabot Ruled Out For Two Weeks

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot has been ruled out for two weeks with an upper-body injury. Considering the timeline, the talented blue-liner could be finished for the season, with Ottawa scheduled to play its last game on April 13. Chabot has pushed himself to 41 points with a recent scoring surge, easily positioning himself as […]

Brady Tkachuk Logs Two Points In Ottawa Win

On Monday, Brady Tkachuk, forward for the Ottawa Senators, contributed one goal and an assist in a 5-2 victory over Florida. The team captain is on a hot streak, having accumulated four goals and one assist in the past three games. Tkachuk has been particularly impressive this season despite the Senator's struggles. He's netted 34 […]

Jakob Chychrun Out For A Couple Of Weeks

Ottawa Senators defenseman Jakob Chychrun (lower body) won't play Saturday against New Jersey and will be out for "a couple of weeks", per head coach D.J. Smith. He was injured Wednesday versus the Lightning and it looks like Chychrun won't be able to return until the final couple of games of the regular season. The […]