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…
Category Archives: Senators History
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…
Ottawa Senators’ 5 Biggest Draft Blunders
Drafting is hard. No matter how good an NHL team is at finding hidden gems, every one of them has picked a handful of duds. Unless you’re taking one of…
Alexei Yashin Trade Revisited
Long before he became one of the biggest and most disappointing contracts in New York Islanders franchise history, Alexei Yashin was traded to the Islanders from the Ottawa Senators back…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 3
Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 2 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 4 Some of the biggest names in the history of the National Hockey League hit personal milestones on this…
Zdeno Chara – 7 Cool Things About the Big Guy
When thinking about former NHL defender and future Hall of Famer Zdeno Chara, one word should come to mind. That word, as you might have guessed, is big. Whether it’s…