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Cole Hutson made his NHL debut for the Washington Capitals on March 18 against the Ottawa Senators. The then-teenage defender skated an impressive 16:24 of ice time, scoring his first NHL goal into an empty net with 26 seconds remaining in regulation. While it may have looked like Hutson was cool as a cucumber for
In recent weeks, it has become clear that the Ottawa Senators and Drake Batherson still have a large gap in extension talks. The latest report from insider Bruce Garrioch in the Ottawa Citizen does not paint any prettier of a picture for Sens fans. The two sides would like to come to an agreement. But with the belief around the league that Batherson could command between $10M - $11M AAV on the open market, his asking price is likely beyond what the Senators would like at this...
NHL training camps are fast approaching, and for many players, it will be a chance to begin familiarizing themselves with their new teammates and systems. The 2026-27 season will be…
After three of the seven Canadian NHL teams made the Stanley Cup playoffs in 2025-26, here's a ranking of each team's chances to win the Cup in 2026-27.
The Ottawa Senators have absorbed some devastating roster moves this summer. The big issue on Ottawa's horizon is the next contract for star winger Drake Batherson. What will Batherson's next deal look like – and will he want to stay in Canada's capital for the long-term?
Things have gone quiet recently on the Vladimir Tarasenko front on the free agent market. The UFA has been linked to several teams throughout the offseason, from the incumbent Minnesota Wild, to the Edmonton Oilers to the Ottawa Senators. Now we can add another Canadian team to the mix, as Jimmy Murphy and Shayne Gaumond speculated on The Sick Podcast this week that the Montreal Canadiens would be a perfect fit for the nine-time 20-goal scorer. Should the #GoHabsGo give...
Over a month into free agency, one of the best remaining scorers on the market is still unsigned, and two teams look like the most logical fits. Vladimir Tarasenko remains a free agent after posting 23 goals and 47 points in 75 games with the Minnesota Wild last season, and both the Edmonton Oilers and Ottawa Senators have been repeatedly linked to him as the market drags into August. Why Edmonton Makes Sense The Oilers connection goes back to a report from Elliotte Friedman shortly after ...
The Ottawa Senators are entering their post-Brady Tkachuk era, one that completely caught head coach Travis Green off guard. Green wasn't aware of Tkachuk's intentions during the season, and admitted once general manager Steve Staios got him up to speed a few weeks after the season, Green was very frustrated with his then captain. "It was probably about a month after the season, three weeks that (general manager Steve Staios) brought me up to speed, and you asked me if I was surprised? Oh man,...
Brady Tkachuk being traded from the Ottawa Senators to the Florida Panthers remains the most significant move of the NHL offseason thus far — and head coach Travis Green admitted he didn’t see it coming. “It was probably about a month after the season, three weeks that [general manager Steve] Staios brought me up to […] The post Senators coach Travis Green admits he was surprised by Brady Tkachuk trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
An awaited extension, a risky signing and a potential reunion?
It doesn’t appear that the Ottawa Senators, who were defeated in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the eventual title-winning Carolina Hurricanes, are making much progress on a new contract for forward Drake Batherson. Batherson, who has one more season left on his current contract before he’s eligible for free agency, is […] The post NHL rumors: Drake Batherson, Senators still far apart in contract talks appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Drake Batherson's contract stalemate puts the Edmonton Oilers on trade watch.
At least one Senators player suggested Brady Tkachuk's departure will be a rallying point for Ottawa players, and Adam Proteau agrees.
The Senators might’ve made it to the playoffs in each of the past two years, but they will be a much different looking group this fall.
Xavier Bourgault knows his National Hockey League window is opening. Grateful for the reset and feeling considerably less pressure since joining the Senators, Bourgault sees his development trending in the right direction again.
The Ottawa Senators could find it expensive to re-sign right winger Drake Batherson. Meanwhile, a pundit predicted that they might reunite with a former captain.
Batherson is heading into the final season of his six-year contract, with he and the team not on the same page on an extension.
Drake Batherson is coming off a career-best season, with 33 goals and 71 points. With one year remaining on his six-year deal, he has been eligible for an extension since July 1st. But reports are that he & the Ottawa Senators have a 'wide gap' still in contract talks. According to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen , if he makes it to July 1st next summer (i.e. as an unrestricted free agent), the price tag will be enormous. Batherson is expected by league executives to com...
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At least we are moving closer to hockey season. There are 64 days until the Boston Bruins’ home opener and […] The post Daily Bean: Marchenko Trade Update; Senators Eyeing More Help; New Bruins’ Backup appeared first on Boston Hockey Now .
The Montreal Canadiens have done most of the heavy lifting this offseason, but Kent Hughes is rarely finished once free agency slows down. Some of his best moves have come…
They might have to bite the bullet and overpay him, as opposed to moving forward without him.
There are 10 NHL teams that currently don't have a captain thanks to trades from this past season or off-season moves, including departures in free agency. Here are some candidates for each team to have as their next captain.
Happy day after LeBron James Day to those Philadelphians who may still be celebrating after yesterday’s news. The Flyers had […] The post PhHN Daily: Flyers Next Enforcer; Senators Hunting In the Trade Market; Showtime Back in Chicago appeared first on Philly Hockey Now .
We are 67 days from the start of the NHL regular season, and while there has already been plenty of movement deep into the offseason, the same can’t be said…