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Game #46 Preview: Ottawa Senators @ Washington Capitals

We’re down to the final three games of the season.  The situation is closer than it needs to be but that’s hockey.  The Senators need two points out of a possible six to qualify for the playoffs.…Read More

Senators Practice Update: Erik Karlsson Ready To Return?; Lineup Shuffle

At Ottawa Senators practice Wednesday morning prior to leaving for Washington in advance of Thursday’s game against the Capitals, there were a couple of very big changes.   For the first time,…Read More

The Ottawa Senators Need To Avoid Letdown When (And If) Erik Karlsson Returns To Ensure A Playoff Berth

It seems like losing two important games in a row would make the title of this article seem obvious, but the Senators really need to make sure they do not become bystanders when defenseman Erik Karlsson…Read More

Game #45 Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Ottawa Senators

Pittsburgh comes to town with a Senators-like list of injured players, some of the top names in the game.  The Senators have the opportunity to punch their ticket to the playoffs with a little help from…Read More

COUNTERPOINT – Too Many Outdoor Games/Why We Can’t Have Nice Things

The rumors have been swirling and the TSN team has been making neat graphics, about the planned Outdoor NHL games to be played on next years schedule. Earlier today SenShot Mastermind Jared Crozier kicked…Read More

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My Thoughts On The “Matt Cooke Hatefest” – And You Might Not Like Them

In case you are not aware of it, there is a group of Senators’ fans organizing a “Matt Cooke…Read More

Erik Karlsson Participates In Senators’ Practice

A mere two months and change after undergoing surgery to repair his achilles tendon, Ottawa Sentors defenseman…Read More

Can The Ottawa Senators Win In The Playoffs Without Jason Spezza?

While many people are still using the caveat “if” when it comes to the Senators playoff chances,…Read More

The Erik Karlsson Effect On The Ottawa Senators

With the new breaking yesterday that injured blueliner Erik Karlsson has already resumed skating, it…Read More

Game #39 Preview: Ottawa Senators at Tampa Bay Lightning

4 straight regulation losses and a game against the tallest goalie in the league. That being said, if…Read More

Light At The End Of The Tunnel? – Erik Karlsson Skates! On Ice!

This tweet just came across my twitterfeed and made my day a lot better:   Erik Karlsson skates!…Read More

What Will A Healthy Ottawa Senators Lineup Look Like In The Playoffs?

With so many players in and out of the lineup, it is tough to imagine what the team will look like when…Read More

“At Least We Know We (The Ottawa Senators) Can Still Win Without Him (Jason Spezza)” – A 10 Year Old Boy

While there will be some doom and gloom over the interview Bryan Murray had on CTV News yesterday, where…Read More

Eric Gryba – Shutdown Defenseman

Gryba (Gri-ba), Gryba (Gree-ba), Gryba (Greb-ba) or Gryba (Grab-ba) – no matter how you pronounce Eric…Read More

Is The Ottawa Senators’ Performance More Impressive Than The Chicago Blackhawks This Season?

I know, at first glance you might think I am crazy.  I might be.  And given the uneasiness coming from…Read More

Ottawa Senators Mid Term Report Cards – Defensemen

As the Senators have reached the mid-way point of the season, it is time to sharpen those pencils and…Read More

The Ottawa Senators At The Halfway Mark – Hanging In There Despite More Key Injuries

  The Ottawa Senators reached the halfway mark of their season on Wednesday, and as is customary,…Read More

The NHL Is Too Reactionary When It Comes To Hot Button Issues, And Then Does Nothing About Them

The NHL and the NHLPA need to take a long look in the mirror and become more proactive instead of reactive…Read More

The Answer is: Chet Pickard And Taylor Beck. What Is The Question?

When Ottawa drafted stepped up to the podium with the 15th overall pick in the 2008 NHL Draft, they had…Read More

The Sky Is Not Falling On The Ottawa Senators – In Fact, They Are Better!

Contrary to popular belief, or at least the doom and gloom coming from the Twitterverse after Sunday…Read More