2026 Ottawa Senators Report Cards: Shane Pinto
The blue-eyed charmer is a defensive gem, but can he elevate his offense?
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The blue-eyed charmer is a defensive gem, but can he elevate his offense?
The Edmonton Oilers are being urged to target an underrated Ottawa Senators forward. There is no secret that Edmonton’s general manager, Stan Bowman, has to make some moves this summer. After reaching back-to-back Stanley Cup finals, the Oilers were bounced early from this season’s postseason.Edmonton also has to make superstar center Connor McDavid happy or […] The post Oilers Urged to Target Smart Trade for Senators Forward appeared first on HEAVY .
The Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews, Senators' Brady Tkachuk and Blackhawks' Connor Bedard are listed between 21st and 30th on The Hockey News' top 100 NHL players ranking following the regular season.
The Carolina Hurricanes fell short in four Eastern Conference Final appearances after winning the Stanley Cup in 2006 — but they’re finally back in hockey’s ultimate series. The Canes dominated the Montreal Canadiens, just as they did the Ottawa Senators and Philadelphia Flyers, winning the East Final in five games and returning to the final […] The post Jaccob Slavin pinpoints why Hurricanes are back in Stanley Cup Final appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Ottawa Senators made the Stanley Cup Playoffs again in 2026, but their run ended rather quickly. Ottawa was swept by the eventual Eastern Conference champion Carolina Hurricanes in the first round. It’s clear they need to do more, and they may turn to the Anaheim Ducks in an effort to bolster their roster. The […] The post Senators rumors: Ottawa has trade interest in potential Ducks outcast appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Keep an eye on the Ottawa Senators and Anaheim Ducks this summer as the two teams are rumored to be discussing a huge trade centered around Mason McTavish. The Ducks forward fell out of sorts within the Ducks' lineup throughout the end of the year and was even scratched twice during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Teams took notice, and specifically the Senators, as they have huge ties to McTavish. The 23-year-old center is signed through the 2031 season at $7 million AAV, and doesn't hold any trade...
The Senators' Jake Sanderson, Red Wings' Dylan Larkin and Jets' Kyle Connor are listed between 51st and 60th on The Hockey News' top 100 players ranking.
Is the Ducks' Mason McTavish a trade candidate? Would Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers be a fit with the Flyers? Could the Panthers ask the Senators about Brady Tkachuk?
He scored quite a few timely goals with the Senators in spite of poor underlying numbers.
The Minnesota Wild are watching the Stanley Cup Finals from home after another playoff elimination, but the team is still making headlines. The offseason rumor mill is going strong, and the Wild are in the middle of a puzzling story. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen recently reported that...
The 37 year old Dane played just fine in his first season with Ottawa
On May 19th in 2007, NBC abandoned overtime in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals in favor of two hours of pre-race Preakness Stakes coverage, blacking out the Ottawa Senators 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres, clinching their first trip to the Stanley Cup Final since 1927. The Heidi Game moment resulted in a ratings boost from 1.5 during the final half-hour of hockey to 3.8, 4.8 and 7.5 for
Keep an eye on the Ottawa Senators crease this summer, and some fresh talent could be on the way. After what was a very disappointing finish to their season after a quick first-round Stanley Cup Playoff exit, roster changes are on the way this offseason, and apparently, it all starts in net. Bruce Garrioch: Re Mads Sogaard: The expectation is he won’t be back, but the Senators may give him a qualifying offer to retain his rights. The club tried to trade him at the deadline last year - Ottawa C...
OTTAWA HOCKEY IS ALIVE!!!
Eighteen years ago today, the Pittsburgh Penguins punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1992. The Penguins, full of a mix of youth and grizzly veterans, had made their return to the postseason a year prior, quickly dispatched in five games by the Ottawa Senators. Now a year later, […]
The Ottawa Senators were swept by the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the 2026 playoffs, and the same defensive deficiency that plagued them during the regular season showed up again in the postseason. The blue line needs a big, physical right-shot defenseman who can play top-four minutes and survive the grind of playoff hockey. Steve Staios tried to get one at the March trade deadline. He targeted Rasmus Ristolainen of the Philadelphia Flyers and, per TSN insider Darren Drege...
For the first time in a long while, an aggressive approach is needed from management.
Sixteen years ago today, the Pittsburgh Penguins were blown out in a Game 7 against the Montreal Canadiens, losing the final game in the storied history of the Mellon Arena. The Penguins were the defending Stanley Cup champions and made their way to the second round of the playoffs after beating the Ottawa Senators in […]
The Ottawa Senators have gotten some offseason business done, locking up one of their pending restricted free agents, Stephen Halliday, to a two-year extension. HALLY'S BACK FOR MORE 🚨 The #Senators have signed F Stephen Halliday to a two year, $1.075M AAV extension through 2027-28! Halliday, 23, spent majority of this season in Ottawa - where he had 4 goals and 7 assists in 30 GP. #GoSensGo #FreeAgency #Spartacast pic.twitter.com/U0iYUSbM7P — Spartacast (@Spartacast1) May 5, 2026 ...
written in collaboration with Alec Brownscombe The Toronto Maple Leafs officially introduced John Chayka and Mats Sundin as GM and Senior Executive Advisor of Hockey Operations, respectively, on Monday. A lot was said, and a lot was still left to the imagination. The introductory press conference featuring Keith Pelley, Sundin, and Chayka didn’t initially alleviate […] The post The good, the bad, and the still-unanswered from John Chayka and Mats Sundin’s press day appeared first on Maple L...
Calgary Flames forward Blake Coleman is a prime trade candidate to watch this offseason. With the Flames rebuilding, it would not be surprising to see him on the move. Due to this, let's look at three potential landing spots for Coleman. Ottawa Senators The Senators could be a team to keep an eye on when it comes to Coleman this offseason. There is no question that they could use more secondary offensive production and grit in their top nine, so it would make sense for them t...
The Ottawa Senators' season ended last week, not quite the way they had hoped. A four-game sweep at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes sent the Senators home to stew for the summer. Now, just to add a little insult to injury, the NHL has suspended forward Ridly Greig for two games to start next season for sucker punching the Canes' Sean Walker in the final game of the series. Ottawa’s Ridly Greig has been suspended for two regular season games for roughing Carolina’s Sean W...
The Ottawa Senators were swept by the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and GM Steve Staios enters the offseason with a clear and specific list of things he wants to address. Near the top of that list, per Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun , is a reliable backup goaltender. Staios intends to go shopping for one this summer. James Reimer, who signed with Ottawa midway through the season after clearing a professional tryout with the Toronto Maple Leafs...
Expect a 'B'-hive this year.
The Edmonton Oilers have many pending unrestricted free agents heading into the offseason. Among them is forward Jason Dickinson, and he has the potential to generate a good amount of interest if he ends up hitting the market. Because of this, let's look at three teams that could look to sign Dickinson this summer if he does not end up re-signing with the Oilers. Ottawa Senators The Senators could be a team to watch when it comes to Dickinson this offseason. They should be looking ...