Ian Smith

Ian Smith

Joined: Mar 28, 2016

Sports enthusiast. Current editor at Rink Royalty. Former editor at Warriors World and SenShot. Former co-editor at Air Alamo. Former staff writer at Dodgers Nation. B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Humanities from San Jose State University. Currently attending Sacramento State University for M.A. in Government.

Mar 6, 2016; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lethonen (32) makes a save on a shot from Ottawa Senators right wing Mark Stone (61) in the second period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Have Not Benefited From League Parity

Jan 26, 2016; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators defenseman Cody Ceci (5) and center Mika Zibanejad (93) chase the puck in the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Move on From Dispute With Cody Ceci

Apr 9, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Bruins center Frank Vatrano (72) falls to the ice in front of Ottawa Senators right wing Bobby Ryan (6) during the second period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Middle of the Pack in Attendance Last Year

Apr 9, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) skates with the puck during the second period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Have Best Top Defensive Duo in Atlantic

Mar 22, 2016; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators left wing Matt Puempel (26) in the second period against the Washington Capitals at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Capitals defeated the Senators 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Hometown Tour Has Been Successful

Apr 23, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New York Rangers center Derick Brassard (16) skates with the puck as Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87 )defends during the second period in game five of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the CONSOL Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Embracing Derick Brassard Acquisiton

Apr 2, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Ottawa Senators left wing Mike Hoffman (68) celebrates his goal with Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) during the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. The Flyers won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Projected Leaders in Statistical Categories

Mar 10, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Buffalo Sabres goalie Robin Lehner (40) makes a save against Montreal Canadiens forward Tomas Plekanec (14) during the third period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Former Goaltender Drops Out of World Cup

Mar 31, 2016; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Ottawa Senators forward Nick Paul (13) shoots in the first period against the Minnesota Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk (40) at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Announce Rookie Tournament Roster

Mar 18, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) tries to settle the puck during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at First Niagara Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators in Twitter Battle With Pittsburgh Penguins

Feb 16, 2016; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators defenseman Cody Ceci (5) and Buffalo Sabres left wing Jaimie McGinn (88) chase the puck in the third period at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Senators defeated the Sabres 2-1 in a shootout. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Playoff Return Important to Cody Ceci

Apr 2, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Matt Read (24) works against Ottawa Senators defenseman Cody Ceci (5) during the second period at Wells Fargo Center. The Flyers won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Update Their Payroll With Cody Ceci Deal

Mar 31, 2016; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) skates with the puck in the first period against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. the Ottawa Senators beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Karlsson Prepares for World Cup of Hockey

Feb 20, 2016; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Spartacat entertains the fans in the match between the Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Senators defeated the Red Wings 3-2 in a shootout. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Successfully Utilize Spartacat as Mascot

Feb 20, 2016; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators defenseman Cody Ceci (5) tries to recover the rebound following a save from Detroit Red Wings goalie Petr Mrazek (34) in overtime at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Senators defeated the Red Wings 3-2 in a shootout. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Have Curious Timing With Cody Ceci Deal

Dec 12, 2015; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Ottawa Senators defenseman Cody Ceci (5) plays the puck against Montreal Canadiens center Lars Eller (81) during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Fortify Defensive Unit With Cody Ceci Deal