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2022-23 NHL East Preview: CAROLINA HURRICANES

Sep 25

2022-23 NHL East Preview: CAROLINA HURRICANES

As the 2023-24 season fast approaches and October 11th is only 15 days away, it’s time to analyze the teams in the Eastern Conference...

Body Contact in Minor Hockey: All or Nothing?

Pat Maguire | Sens Nation Hockey

Aug 14

Body Contact in Minor Hockey: All or Nothing?

Seldom do you ever hear any debate about the legal age to drink, drive, vote, buy nicotine or now marijuana. They all have different...

Senators Sign Tarasenko: Let the "Caprobatics" Begin

Pat Maguire | Sens Nation Hockey

Jul 29

Senators Sign Tarasenko: Let the "Caprobatics" Begin

You can say what you want about Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion. He doesn’t mind swinging for the fences every now and then. Previous...

2023 Summer of Pierre: Rating the DeBrincat Deal and Off-Season Moves So Far

Pat Maguire | Sens Nation Hockey

Jul 10

2023 Summer of Pierre: Rating the DeBrincat Deal and Off-Season Moves So Far

Heading into the off-season, I saw Pierre Dorion’s priorities as follows: 1) Alex DeBrincat – Qualify, Extend or Trade 2) Shane Pinto –...

Why the Senators Should Steer Clear of Erik Karlsson

Pat Maguire | Sens Nation Hockey

Jun 26

Why the Senators Should Steer Clear of Erik Karlsson

With Erik Karlsson likely about to collect his third Norris Trophy at the NHL Awards Gala at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Monday...

Pat Maguire | Sens Nation Hockey

Jun 17

Trust the Profile: Stanley Cup Playoff Prediction Round-Up

Had I predicted the winner of the Stanley Cup Final based on the Seven Player Profiles, I would have picked the eventual winner. Instead,...

Cup Final Prediction, And Who Sens Fans Should Be Cheering For

Pat Maguire | Sens Nation Hockey

Jun 2

Cup Final Prediction, And Who Sens Fans Should Be Cheering For

The Seven Player Profile Playoff Predictor went 1-1 in round three and stands 9-5 thus far in the playoffs as we head into the final...

After a Perfect Round Two, More Fearless Playoff Predictions

Pat Maguire | Sens Nation Hockey

May 19

After a Perfect Round Two, More Fearless Playoff Predictions

Coming off a perfect four for four in round two based on the seven-player profile, here’s a brief analysis of those rounds and how the...

NHL Draft Lottery Format: Missed Marketing Opportunity

Pat Maguire | Sens Nation Hockey

May 16

NHL Draft Lottery Format: Missed Marketing Opportunity

Now that the Connor Bedard mystery destination has been identified and the first-round pick in the Jacob Chychrun trade has been...

Pat Maguire | Sens Nation Hockey

May 3

Fearless Round Two Playoff Predicitons

Round one of the NHL playoffs never ceases to amaze. The Seven Player Profile Predictor went .500 in round one. In baseball, that’s a...

What Will Sens' Goaltending Look Like This Fall?

Pat Maguire | Sens Nation Hockey

Apr 28

What Will Sens' Goaltending Look Like This Fall?

I have harped a lot on the Seven Player Profile and how important it is to build one if the goal is the win the Stanley Cup. To date,...

Our Fearless Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions

Pat Maguire | Sens Nation Hockey

Apr 17

Our Fearless Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions

Another year of no playoff action in Ottawa is certainly not how we wanted things to end up. For that eventual day when they do make it,...

Jake Sanderson: Calder Pretender or Contender?

Pat Maguire | Sens Nation Hockey

Apr 15

Jake Sanderson: Calder Pretender or Contender?

With the season drawing to a close and the Senators’ playoff fate decided, there's been some debate about whether Jake Sanderson deserves...

Senators Final Report Cards - Garbage Bag Day 2023

Pat Maguire | Sens Nation Hockey

Apr 14

Senators Final Report Cards - Garbage Bag Day 2023

The Ottawa Senators wrapped up their 2022-23 season Thursday night with a 4-3 OT loss to the Buffalo Sabres in what turned out to be...

Knocking on the Door: A Recap of Good Sens News Over the Past Year

Andrew Sztein | Sens Nation Hockey

Apr 12

Knocking on the Door: A Recap of Good Sens News Over the Past Year

So the Senators were eliminated from playoff contention in a ridiculous 7-2 loss to the Florida Panthers in game 79 of the season. If...

Solutions to the Leaf Fan Invasions at the CTC

Russell Parr | Sens Nation Hockey

Apr 12

Solutions to the Leaf Fan Invasions at the CTC

Ottawa, we have a Leafs problem. This isn't new, nor is it different from what it has ever been, but if we don't do something about it it...

The Erik Brannstrom Dilemma: Fish or Cut Bait?

Pat Maguire | Sens Nation Hockey

Mar 30

The Erik Brannstrom Dilemma: Fish or Cut Bait?

Erik Brannstrom came to the Ottawa Senators as the lynch pin piece of the Mark Stone trade in February 2019 from the Vegas Golden...

The DeBrincat Dilemma: Luxury or Necessity?

Pat Maguire | Sens Nation Hockey

Mar 18

The DeBrincat Dilemma: Luxury or Necessity?

When Senators' GM Pierre Dorion swung the deal that sent the 1st and 2nd round NHL draft picks in 2022 and a 3rd rounder in 2024 for Alex...

Pat Maguire | Sens Nation Hockey

Mar 6

Senators Report Cards at the 3/4 Pole

In a few hours, the Ottawa Senators will be taking on the Columbus Blue Jackets in game 62 of the season. This will be the first time in...

Steve Warne | Sens Nation Hockey

Mar 3

YouTube: Steve and Gregg Reaction to Chychrun Deal

In their long journey to find another top four defenceman, the Ottawa Senators have had their eye on Arizona Coyotes defenceman Jakob...

Senators at the 2023 Trade Deadline: Buy, Sell or Extend?

Pat Maguire | Sens Nation Hockey

Feb 21

Senators at the 2023 Trade Deadline: Buy, Sell or Extend?

With the March 3rd trade deadline only 11 days away or, more importantly, five games away, Pierre Dorion needs to decide if his team is...

Steve Warne | Sens Nation Hockey

Feb 14

Highlights: Stutzle Caps Off Four Point Night and Wild Finish Against Calgary

Tim Stutzle had a goal and three assists, including scoring 1:55 into overtime, and the Ottawa Senators rallied for a 4-3 win against the...

The Senators Path to the 2023 Post Season: 100pts or Bust

Pat Maguire | Sens Nation Hockey

Feb 11

The Senators Path to the 2023 Post Season: 100pts or Bust

When the Ottawa Senators take to the ice on Saturday afternoon to play the Edmonton Oilers, they will have been off for 11 consecutive...

The NHL's Great Plus/Minus Debate: Useful or Misleading?

Pat Maguire | Sens Nation Hockey

Jan 28

The NHL's Great Plus/Minus Debate: Useful or Misleading?

When you consult the www.hockeydb.com profile of any player in the NHL, CHL, NCAA, or even European leagues, one column you will find...

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