In today’s NHL rumor rundown, now that Pierre-Luc Dubois is apparently keen on leaving the Columbus Blue Jackets, trade talk has picked up. Is there already a club kicking tires on his availability? Are the Minnesota Wild looking to upgrade at center? Are the Chicago Blackhawks getting closer to a deal with Dylan Strome? Finally,
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In today’s NHL rumor rundown, even after signing with the Columbus Blue Jackets, rumors persist that Pierre-Luc Dubois wants out of the organization. What are the next steps for both sides? The Edmonton Oilers think they’ve got an answer to their questions about the penalty kill, and the Ottawa Senators may have too many players
The Ottawa Senators have been among the most active NHL teams this offseason. What started with selecting twice in the top five at the 2020 NHL Entry Draft was quickly followed up with numerous trades and signings to help improve the roster. Once the big selections in Tim Stuetzle and Jake Sanderson were made, Senators
If you look at the bios of the veteran players the Ottawa Senators have added to their roster this year, you might think their director of scouting is the Ghost of World Juniors’ past. Evgenii Dadonov had seven points in seven games for Russia at the 2009 World Junior Championships (WJC) in Ottawa. Erik Gudbranson
Finally, the NHL has a starting date. Well, kind of. The NHL and NHLPA announced on Friday, Dec. 18, that there is a tentative agreement to start the 2020-21 season on Jan. 13 with a 56-game schedule. Training camps are set to open on Jan. 3, with the seven teams not in last season’s playoffs
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is talk that the Carolina Hurricanes might try to improve their goaltending situation during the season. In Ottawa, there is chatter about who the Senators and might lose in the NHL expansion draft. In Edmonton, could Mike Smith lose the backup goaltending job? Finally, are the Columbus Blue Jackets
In today’s NHL rumors, there is continued talk about which players teams will lose in the NHL expansion draft. Today will focus on the Calgary Flames. In Edmonton, Darnell Nurse is excited about his new role on the Oilers. It Ottawa, who is the most likely player to be traded? Will the Vancouver Canucks make
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, questions about the Toronto Maple Leafs salary concerns have seen Justin Holl’s name thrown into trade conversations. Would the Leafs actually consider moving him? In Ottawa, the team’s owner Eugene Melnyk believes the team is already a contender with the moves they made. What does that mean for future trades?
There might be some light at the end of the tunnel for the NHL in relation to the start of next season. Reports indicate the NHL and the NHLPA are targeting a 56-game schedule that will begin a few days before or after Jan 15. With just under a month to prepare, teams will now start
For the first time in franchise history, the Ottawa Senators did not name a captain for the 2018-19 season. More than 800 days and 135 games later, they still haven’t — and there are no plans to choose one for the 2020-21 season. This is not uncommon in the NHL; as of the last day
There comes a time in a hockey career when an NHLer will transition from being a young player to a veteran. Suddenly, these players will find themselves in a leadership role, relying on their own experiences to help and mentor rookies and younger teammates. The Ottawa Senators have several younger veterans who will be embracing
The 2020-21 season will mark head coach D.J. Smith’s second season at the helm of the Ottawa Senators. Smith signed a three-year contract with the organization on May 23, 2019, after serving as an assistant coach with the Senators’ ‘Battle of Ontario’ rivals Toronto Maple Leafs. When he was hired, the organization was in year two of its
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, are the Boston Bruins trying to trade a young prospect defenseman in order to upgrade their blue line? Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs have one of their prospect d-men coming to North America in preparation for next season. The Ottawa Senators aren’t getting good news when it comes to one
The Ottawa Senators have a distinct advantage right now — they are one of only six NHL teams with an estimated $9 million or more of salary cap space. They are hovering around $13 million in wiggle room after a wild shopping spree this offseason, and they’re still searching for more talent. Ottawa has this
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there’s a bit of talk that Corey Perry might be looking at a Canadian team in free agency. In Edmonton, when the Oilers signed Dominik Kahun on Monday, was the team thinking about helping Leon Draisaitl or Connor McDavid? Finally, Brendan Shanahan made some interesting comments about the state of
The Ottawa Senators are going into the 2020 NHL Entry Draft with a king’s ransom of draft capital. With 12 picks, there is the potential for movement of assets. The Senators’ three first-round picks, third, fifth, and 28th are valuable pieces in what is referred to as one of the deepest drafts in years. The
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the Edmonton Oilers, specifically some trade options, contracts for certain players and number crunching on all fronts. The Tampa Bay Lightning aren’t wasting any time getting down to business and the Ottawa Senators are making a top pick available in this year’s draft. Finally, the New
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Detroit Red Wings are letting a couple of defensemen go test free agency after trading for Marc Staal. In Montreal, the Jeff Petry deal is getting a lot of buzz, primarily because of what it might mean for other free agents signing early. There is an update on what
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