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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

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

Senators should take major run at Ramus Andersson in free agency

Spencer Lazary

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Jun 30, 2026

Senators should bring back Reimer for one more season

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 30, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) during the second period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Senators should push for Skinner over Ersson when the market opens

Spencer Lazary

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Jun 30, 2026

Mar 16, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right winger Anthony Mantha (39) celebrates his goal in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Senators have a prime free agent target in 33-goal Penguins forward

Michael DeRosa

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Jun 30, 2026

Nov 22, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Buffalo Sabres right wing Jack Quinn (22) plays the puck against Montreal Canadiens center Jake Evans (71) during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports

Why Jack Quinn could be the Ottawa Senators' next trade target

Matthew Nafe

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Jun 30, 2026

Mar 16, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Paul Cotter (47) celebrates his game winning goal against the Boston Bruins during overtime at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images

Senators need to make big push for Devils gritty UFA forward

Michael DeRosa

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Jun 30, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matias Maccelli (63) skates against the Vancouver Canucks in the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Senators should consider targeting this Maple Leafs free agent forward

Michael DeRosa

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Jun 30, 2026

Sep 20, 2017; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Blues center Oskar Sundqvist (70) talks with teammates during the second period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Could the Senators be a potential suitor for Oscar Sundqvist?

Spencer Lazary

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Jun 30, 2026

Feb 5, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Ottawa Senators right wing Claude Giroux (28) against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Giroux not re-signing with Senators is not worst thing in the world

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 30, 2026

Apr 20, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Ottawa Senators right wing Claude Giroux (28) reacts 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 cap situation looking iffy on the eve of NHL free agency

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 30, 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

Top 3 landing spots for Senators' Claude Giroux if he walks

Michael DeRosa

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Jun 30, 2026

Apr 30, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Dallas Stars forward Mavrik Bourque (22) scores a goal against the Minnesota Wild during the second period in game six of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

Why the Ottawa Senators should target Mavrik Bourque with an offer sheet

Matthew Nafe

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Jun 30, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (14) and goaltender Samuel Ersson (33) in the tunnel before game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Despite trading for Samuel Ersson, could the Senators still be in the market for another goalie?

Matthew Nafe

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Jun 30, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson (89) gathers a loose puck in the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

2 Maple Leafs players the Senators should target this summer

Michael DeRosa

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Jun 30, 2026

Apr 9, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Joe Veleno (90) skates during the warmup before the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Senators should consider signing Canadiens gritty free agent center

Michael DeRosa

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Jun 29, 2026

Mar 29, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers goalie Samuel Ersson (33) covers the puck against the Dallas Stars in the third period at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

3 players who didn't receive a qualifying offer from the Senators

Spencer Lazary

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Jun 29, 2026

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

Senators shifting gears away from NHL Draft and to free agency

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 29, 2026

Jan 10, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators right wing Claude Giroux (28) skates away with the puck after battling with Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) in the third period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-IMAGN Images

Claude Giroux's Future With the Senators Is Suddenly in Doubt as Free Agency Nears

Matthew Nafe

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Jun 29, 2026

Oct 2, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Ottawa Senators right wing Arthur Kaliyev (34) shoots against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Senators RFA not likely returning next season

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 29, 2026

Mar 18, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Ottawa Senators defenseman Jordan Spence (10) looks on before a game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Reports suggest Senators have signed Jordan Spence

Nestor Quixtan

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Jun 26, 2026

Apr 6, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (72) controls the puck against the Chicago Blackhawks in the first period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Senators address scoring need after Tkachuk trade but still lack physicality

Spencer Lazary

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Jun 24, 2026

Apr 9, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) falls after battling with Florida Panthers center Jesper Boqvist (70) in the first period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-IMAGN Images

Grading the Senators’ Brady Tkachuk trade with the Panthers

Spencer Lazary

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Jun 22, 2026

Apr 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) looks on during the third period against the Minnesota Wild in game five of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Senators reportedly gearing up to take major swing at Jason Robertson

Spencer Lazary

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Jun 21, 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

Matthew Nafe

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Jun 20, 2026

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

Run-up to 2026 NHL Draft could lead to major news for Senators fans

Nestor Quixtan

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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?

Matthew Nafe

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Jun 18, 2026

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