SENATORS RUMORS & GOSSIP
Senators GM Bryan Murray stirs the trade rumor mill
Ottawa Senators GM Bryan Murray was one of the original architects of the Red Wings' 90's teams, but I'm glad that he's not the Wings' GM anymore. The GM of the team that resides in the newly-rechristened "Candian Tire Centre" has never shied away from talking about his desire to make personnel moves, and the Ottawa Sun's Bruce Garrioch found that...
Scotiabank Place Becomes the Canadian Tire Centre
In a summer in which naming rights have been hotly contested in the nation's capital, it's no surprise to learn that the Ottawa Senators have gotten in on the act.
While the Ottawa Fury, Ottawa RedBlacks and whatever the hell that Ottawa Tomahawks basketball team became revealed their brands for their forthcoming seasons in the NASL and CFL, the...
Senators' arena to be renamed
The Ottawa Senators' home is getting a new name.
The NHL team said Tuesday that Scotiabank Place will be called Canadian Tire Centre, starting in July. Neither party disclosed terms of the deal. This will be the fourth name change since the building opened in 1996.
Senators owner Eugene Melnyk says the new partnership between Senators Sports & Entertainment and the Canadian...
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Ottawa Senators' arena gets new name
The Ottawa Senators' home is getting a new name.
The NHL team said Tuesday that Scotiabank Place will be called Canadian Tire Centre, starting in July. Neither party disclosed terms of the deal. This will be the fourth name change since the building opened in 1996.
Senators owner Eugene Melnyk says the new partnership between Senators Sports & Entertainment and the Canadian...
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Travis Yost: Significant Business Announcement?
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Quick update for you this afternoon. Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk has called a special news conference for Tuesday concerning a "significant business development". Melnyk and others will go live at 10 AM.
No word yet on what that may entail ...
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FROM EARLIER: DECISIONS COMING ...
I suspect there's additional...
Alfredsson Wins Messier Leadership Award
For quite some time, the organization has been praising the efforts of its coaching staff and players for its dedication and leadership over the past two seasons as this club transitioned from being terrible with no sense of direction to one that is imbues its fans with confidence that it destined for bigger and better days.
Earlier today, I did briefly touch...
Sergei Gonchar newest member of the Dallas Stars
As reported by TSN, Sergei Gonchar has agreed to a two-year deal worth $10 million to play for the Dallas Stars. the Ottawa Senators will receive a conditional sixth sixth round draft pick this year as part of the deal.I'm actually surprised Ottawa let Gonchar go for so little in return. This is a player who had quite a remarkable bounce back season leading the Ottawa Senators...
Dallas acquire Sergei Gonchar from Ottawa
The Dallas Stars acquired defenseman Sergei Gonchar from Ottawa on Friday for a conditional sixth-round draft pick this year.
Gonchar had 15 goals and 76 assists in 186 games over three seasons for the Senators. He led Ottawa defensemen in scoring with 27 points - three goals and 24 assists - this season, the last of a three-year, $16.5 million contract.
The 39-year-old Gonchar...
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Report: Gonchar to leave for KHL?
Sergei Gonchar played for Metallurg in the KHL during the Lockout. Could he be making a return there? (courtesy of crosbyftw.com)
Could Sergei Gonchar be leaving the friendly confines of Scotiabank Place in Ottawa for his homeland Mother Russia? Reports from multiple sources including NBC Sports and Yahoo Canada have said that Gonchar is indeed close to signing a deal with the KHL’s Metallurg...
Sergei Gonchar has several offers from the KHL
Sergei Gonchar might be headed to the KHL. A report surfaced this morning linking Gonchar to Metallurg Magnitogorsk, signaling that the defenseman's days in the NHL might be over. However, Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports that Gonchar has received offers from several KHL clubs, but he hasn't signed one yet.
Does Metallurg Magnitogorsk sound familiar...
Risers and Fallers: Ceci and Lehner featured by Pronman
In two of most recent articles for ESPN Insider (warning: behind a pay-wall), Corey Pronman briefly described: 1) a number NHL prospects who have seen their stock diminish over the course of the 2012/13 season; and 2) conversely, a number of NHL prospects who have seen their stock improve.
His list of prospects having down seasons is littered with names like Matthew Dumba, Radek...
Daniel Alfredsson Says ‘Probably Not’ Comments Taken Out of Context Somewhat
Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson isn’t giving up hope just yet, but he certainly knows it won’t be tough for his team to come back in their series with the Penguins.
Alfredsson made news following Game 4 on Wednesday night when he replied with “probably not” after being asked whether or not he thought the Senators could come back and win after being down 3-1 with a 7-3...
Daniel Alfredsson: Senators ‘probably’ can’t come back against Penguins
Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson is one of the most well-respected veterans in the NHL. The 40-year-old has more than 400 goals and 1,000 points in his 16-year career. When Alfredsson talks, people listen. That’s what makes his most recent comments such a major concern for Senators fans.
Ottawa dug itself into a 3-1 hole against the Pittsburgh Penguins with an embarrassing...
Senators Coach Paul MacLean Holds 20-Second Press Conference After Blowout Loss to Penguins (Video)
To say that Ottawa Senators head coach Paul MacLean kept things brief after his team was manhandled in a 7-3 loss to Pittsburgh on Wednesday would an understatement
MacLean did not take questions from the assembled media after the game, instead issuing one quick statement before walking away from the podium in a news conference that lasted all of 20 seconds.
“I think everything’s...
Craig Anderson high-sticks himself with Brandon Prust's stick (Video)
Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson used an interesting tactic to stop a Montreal Canadiens goal during Thursday night's NHL Western Conference playoff game at the Bell Center: grabbing an opponent's stick and taking a dive after high-sticking himself with it.
It happened in the third period as the Habs were setting up their offense in the Senators zone. Canadiens...
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