3 Forgotten Ottawa Senators Goalies Who Left a Mark
If you’ve followed the Ottawa Senators throughout the years, you’ve seen the goalie carousel spin more than a few times. Sure, names like Craig Anderson, Dominik Hasek, and Patrick Lalime…
Category Archives: Senators History
Revisiting the Ottawa Senators’ 2020 Draft Class
When looking back at the Ottawa Senators’ 2020 draft class, it’s easy to make the argument that it is one of the best in the franchise’s 33-year history. It features…
Frank McGee, the Senators’ First Franchise Player
On Oct. 8, 1992, the Ottawa Senators hit the ice for the first time in nearly 60 years, joining the modern NHL as an expansion team. Since then, the team…
How Alexandre Daigle’s Throwaway Line Shaped Chris Pronger’s NHL Career
In 1993, the Ottawa Senators were a young franchise looking for a savior. They believed they’d found one in Alexandre Daigle, selecting him first overall in a draft loaded with…
How Craig Anderson Became the Heart of the Senators
Craig Anderson’s NHL journey didn’t follow a straight path. Drafted twice—first by the Calgary Flames in 1999, then by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2001—he bounced between six teams before quietly…
Senators’ Release of Oliver Johannson Is a Painful Reminder of 2021 Draft Class
The draft is one of the most exciting times for NHL teams. Each pick, from first to 224th, has the potential to become a contributing member of their new club.…
Ottawa Senators Trade History
From the trades during expansion to the most recent deal, here is a collection of every trade in the history of the Ottawa Senators. Below is every trade broken down…
Ottawa Senators’ Long Road Back to the Playoffs
It’s been a long time, but the Ottawa Senators have finally booked their ticket to the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again. It’ll be their first appearance since 2017, when they…
Revisiting the Maple Leafs’ Playoff Dominance of the Ottawa Senators in the Battle of Ontario
With a new generation of the Battle of Ontario set to get underway, fans understand that there is little that connects the current Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators with…
Today in Hockey History: Feb. 18
Feb. 18 is remembered for numerous events the NHL had never seen before. In addition, some of the greatest players to skate in Boston had special moments and a whole…