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Matthew Nafe

Joined: Apr 28, 2026

Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Logan Hensler is selected as the 23rd overall pick to the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Ottawa Senators 2026 NHL Draft Preview: Top Prospects, Trade Targets, and What to Expect

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Jun 26, 2026

Apr 7, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; The Utah Mammoth celebrate after a goal against the Edmonton Oilers by right wing JJ Peterka (77) during the first period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Five trade targets the Ottawa Senators could pursue after acquiring William Eklund

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Jun 24, 2026

Apr 13, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (72) passes the puck as Nashville Predators right wing Luke Evangelista (77) approaches him during the third period of their game at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Alan Poizner-Imagn Images

What are the Senators getting in the William Eklund trade?

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Jun 23, 2026

Feb 22, 2026; Milan, Italy; Brady Tkachuk and Matthew Tkachuk of the United States celebrate after winning the men's ice hockey gold medal game during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images

Brady Tkachuk's trade to Florida is the latest chapter in a painful Ottawa Senators tradition

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Jun 22, 2026

Jun 11, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Pavel Dorofeyev (16) scores against Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi (32) and defenseman K'andre Miller (19) during the third period in game five of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Pavel Dorofeyev could be the perfect offer sheet target for the Senators

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Jun 20, 2026

Apr 14, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser (6) shoots in warm up prior to a game against the Los Angeles Kings at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Could the answer to Ottawa's top six forward search be the Canucks' Brock Boeser?

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Jun 19, 2026

Feb 25, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings left wing Andrei Kuzmenko (96) moves in for a shot against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Is Andrei Kuzmenko a buy low candidate that the Ottawa Senators should consider?

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Jun 18, 2026

Sep 26, 2024; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators right wing Tyler Boucher (54) controls the puck in the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

Is 2021 the worst draft in Ottawa Senators history?

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Jun 16, 2026

Feb 15, 2026; Milan, Italy; Tim Stutzle of Germany celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates against the United States in men's ice hockey group C play during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Revisiting the Senators' 2020 draft, one of the best ever?

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Jun 15, 2026

Mar 29, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils defenseman Simon Nemec (17) celebrates his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images

Could Simon Nemec be the Senators’ answer if Jordan Spence is traded?

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Jun 12, 2026

Apr 14, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Zeev Buium (24) watches goalie Kevin Lankinen (32) makes a save on Los Angeles Kings forward Quinton Byfield (55) in the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Potential options for the Ottawa Senators hunt for a back-up goalie

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Jun 10, 2026

Jun 28, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Carter Yakemchuk is selected by the Ottawa Senators with the 7th overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Five potential draft targets for the Senators at pick 32

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Jun 2, 2026

Apr 8, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine (92) takes a shot on net during the second period of the game against the Detroit Red Wings at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Does giving Patrik Laine a prove it deal make sense for the Senators?

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Jun 2, 2026

Amerks Nikita Novikov tries to clear out Laval’s Rafael Harvey-Pinard from in front of goalie Devon Levi.

Senators linked Sabres' Devon Levi in 1-for-1 goalie swap

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May 27, 2026

Ottawa Senators ink Stephen Halliday to two year extension. What's next?

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May 5, 2026

Apr 18, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) reacts against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Brady Tkachuk's presser has one major takeaway: he's not leaving

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May 1, 2026

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