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May 22, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Ben Hutton (17) warms up before a game against the Colorado Avalanche before game two of the Western Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Senators sign depth defenceman to PTO as Zub deals with injury

Spencer Lazary

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Sep 17, 2026

How Drake Batherson's extension compares to other deals in the NHL

Matthew Nafe

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Sep 16, 2026

What the Batherson extension means for future Senators' signings

Spencer Lazary

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Sep 15, 2026

Batherson faces massive expectations after signing the biggest contract in Senators history

Spencer Lazary

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Sep 15, 2026

Mar 3, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Ottawa Senators forward Drake Batherson (19) celebrates his goal scored during the second period against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

NHL insider reports the Senators are closing in on a Drake Batherson extension

Spencer Lazary

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Sep 14, 2026

Apr 15, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators right wing Drake Batherson (19) celebrates his goal scored in the first period against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-IMAGN Images

Senators face pressure to sign Batherson before the September 15 deadline

Spencer Lazary

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Sep 14, 2026

Jaxon Cover and centreman Eskild Bakke Olsen celebrating after a goal during the All-Canadian NHL Prospects Challenge on Saturday, September 12, 2026

Cover's rookie tournament debut was one to remember

Alicia Racine

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Sep 13, 2026

Apr 20, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Ottawa Senators right wing Claude Giroux (28) skates during the warmups before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

The 3 best free agent signings in Senators history

Tyler Beauchesne

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Sep 1, 2026

Apr 21, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Boston Bruins center Mark Kastelic (47) and Buffalo Sabres defenseman Logan Stanley (64) fight during the third period in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

This free agent defenceman could be a fit for the Senators

Spencer Lazary

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Aug 31, 2026

Mar 18, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Ottawa Senators left wing Fabian Zetterlund (20) controls the puck during the first period against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Why the numbers show Eklund and Zetterlund should be reunited

Alicia Racine

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Aug 28, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) reacts after scoring a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Erik Karlsson could return to Ontario, just not to the Ottawa Senators

Spencer Lazary

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Aug 26, 2026

Apr 9, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators right wing Drake Batherson (19) celebrates with defenseman Jakes Sanderson (85) and left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) and center Dylan Cozens (24) for his goal scored in the first period against the Florida Panthers at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-IMAGN Images

Why the Senators should target this low-risk PTO candidate

Maya Smith

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Aug 26, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators defenseman Artem Zub (2) shoots the puck in the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-IMAGN Images

The Ottawa Senators contract extension candidate nobody is talking about

Michael DeRosa

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Aug 26, 2026

Jan 8, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Ottawa Senators left wing David Perron (57) in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

3 players that the Senators should target on a PTO

Spencer Lazary

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Aug 24, 2026

Apr 20, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Ottawa Senators right wing Drake Batherson (19) is congratulated by right wing Claude Giroux (28) and defenseman Nikolas Matinpalo (33) against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Senators' Drake Batherson is reportedly seeking an eight-year extension

Spencer Lazary

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Aug 18, 2026

Mar 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Ottawa Senators right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) celebrates his goal with teammates against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Three free agents the Senators could bring in on a professional tryout

Matthew Nafe

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Aug 10, 2026

Feb 22, 2026; Milan, Italy; Brady Tkachuk and Matthew Tkachuk of the United States celebrates 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

Here’s why Senators fans shouldn’t worry about Tkachuks winning a Cup in Florida

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 22, 2026

Mar 13, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators defenseman Artem Zub (2) follows the puck in the second period against the Boston Bruins at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

Projecting Artem Zub's next deal based on recently signed NHL

Matthew Nafe

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Jul 14, 2026

Apr 20, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Ottawa Senators right wing Claude Giroux (28) looks on during the warmups before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Claude Giroux’s team-friendly deal gives Senators room to keep building

Matthew Sookram

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Jul 7, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Ottawa Senators right wing Claude Giroux (28) skates during the second period against Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Pablo Robles-Imagn Images

Claude Giroux comes to his senses, re-signs with Senators

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 6, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Anthony Mantha (39) skates with the puck against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Ottawa Senators still have options within free agent market

Matthew Nafe

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Jul 2, 2026

Oct 14, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Philip Tomasino (53) moves the puck against the Anaheim Ducks during the first period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Senators ' depth signing could push for roster spots in training camp

Spencer Lazary

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Jul 2, 2026

Jan 12, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Steve Staios speaks to the media pprior to match between the Dallas Stars and the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

Senators did their best to keep up with the Joneses in Atlantic Division

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 1, 2026

Apr 15, 2026; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) acknowledges the fans after the game against the Detroit Red Wings at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

The Senators may have fallen out of a playoff spot with the day that the Maple Leafs had

Matthew Sookram

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Jul 1, 2026

Sep 24, 2024; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senato right wing Nick Cousins (21) lines up for a faceoff in the first period against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

Senators make first signing of free agent season

Nestor Quixtan

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Jul 1, 2026

Apr 18, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (33) warms up against the Pittsburgh Penguins before game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Senators sign Samuel Ersson to two-year contract

Spencer Lazary

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Jul 1, 2026

Dec 31, 2023; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Steve Staios is introduced as the Ottawa Senators General Manager and President of Hockey Operations prior to the start of game against the Buffalo Sabres at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Senators might go quiet on Day 1 of NHL free agency, and fans should be okay with that

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 30, 2026

Jan 29, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Rasmus Andersson (4) warms up before a game against the Dallas Stars at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Senators should take major run at Ramus Andersson in free agency

Spencer Lazary

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Jun 30, 2026

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