Trade analysis
Senators acquire Jonas Johansson to bolster goaltending depth
The Senators bolster goaltending by trading for Jonas Johansson from the Lightning.
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Cole Caufield leads Canadiens past Senators with OT goal
Cole Caufield scores twice, including in overtime, to lift the Canadiens past the Senators in a close Kraft Hockeyville match.
Trade analysis
Brady Tkachuk addresses criticism after Senators trade
Brady Tkachuk reflects on his trade from Ottawa and defends his commitment to the Senators amid fan criticism.
News
Brady Tkachuk reflects on decision to leave Senators for Panthers
Brady Tkachuk discusses his decision to leave the Senators and join the Panthers, emphasizing the emotional nature of the choice.
Odds
Ottawa's price reset the moment Tkachuk left, and the return complicates it
Senators win total odds for 2026 are impacted by the Tkachuk trade and the addition of William Eklund. The math isn't straightforward.
Trade analysis
Ottawa Has Four Weeks to Decide What Drake Batherson Is Worth
The Hockey News asked whether the Senators should hand Batherson an eight-year extension. After Sept. 15 that question stops being available to answer.
Trade analysis
Ottawa Rebuilt Its Depth Chart Quietly While the Tkachuk Trade Made Headlines
Burakovsky, Ersson and Blais arrived after the Tkachuk trade with little fanfare. Together they change Ottawa's forward depth and its goaltending plan.
News
Ottawa Traded Its Captain and Insists That Isn't a Rebuild
Ottawa Senators news includes Brady Tkachuk's trade to Florida for four picks, with Steve Staios focusing on the future and not rebuilding.
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