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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...
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THE SENS NATION JOURNAL
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...
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?
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...
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
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?
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...
Which NHL Head Coaches are on the Hotseat?
A Paradigm Shift in NHL Coaching Job Security We have all heard the expression “You can’t fire 20 players, but you can fire one coach”....
Senators Report Card: The Midway Mark
If you had told me that back when I wrote the quarter pole evaluation that the Senators would hit the midway mark as a .500 team, I would...
Proposing a New NHL Scoring System
The NHL General Managers meetings were held recently in Florida and among the topics being discussed were coaches’ challenges for...
Pat Maguire | Sens Nation Hockey
- Dec 23, 2022
Pierre Dorion: Evaluating His Body of Work
I recently evaluated DJ Smith’s body of work and gave an opinion on his three plus years as the Ottawa Senators Head Coach. It seems only...
Pat Maguire | Sens Nation Hockey
- Dec 10, 2022
Is Defenceman Jakob Chychrun Truly a Fit in Ottawa or Not?
For the last six months, the one NHL player name mentioned in the Ottawa hockey market more than anyone else has been Jakob Chychrun. The...
Pat Maguire | Sens Nation Hockey
- Dec 1, 2022
Sens Report Card at the Quarter Pole
It’s hard to believe that the Ottawa Senators season is already 25% in the books. Even harder to believe is that from this time last...
Ryan Hyndman | Sens Nation Hockey
- Dec 1, 2022
Playoffs? Dreaming. Meaningful Games? Hopeful.
The Ottawa Senators' struggles to start the season have been well documented after heightened importance was placed on the first few...
Steve Warne
- Dec 1, 2022
December 1st Sens Nation Podcast Transcription
This is an automated transcription of the show from December 1st. No Pulitzer prizes here. Nasty transcription. You're way better off...
Pat Maguire | Sens Nation Hockey
- Nov 22, 2022
D.J. Smith: Is it Time to Cut Bait?
As the Ottawa Senators approach the 20-game mark of the season, five things are clear: a) The off-season acquisitions of Pierre Dorion...
Ryan Hyndman | Sens Nation Hockey
- Nov 22, 2022
A Fan's View: Why This Season Hurts So Much More
Let's start with some context. I've been following this team as close as any fan for as long as I can remember. I'm talking about...
Pat Maguire | Sens Nation Hockey
- Nov 10, 2022
The Nikita Zaitsev Dilemma: Sympathy vs Empathy
(Note that this article was written, just prior to Zaitsev being placed on waivers on Wednesday) I recall back when Ron Wilson was fired...
Pat Maguire | Sens Nation Hockey
- Nov 1, 2022
Defending the Tyler Boucher Selection
The Ottawa Senators' amateur scouting group, led by Trent Mann, has been lauded for its work in filling the cupboard for years now. It...
Ryan Hyndman | Sens Nation Hockey
- Nov 1, 2022
Examining a Few "Questionable" Lineup Decisions
Coming into a season with an improved roster and heightened focus on the start of the year, DJ Smith has been the focal point of outside...
Damian Smith | Sens Nation Hockey
- Oct 28, 2022
Up Where He Belongs: Mark Kastelic Signs Extension
Mark Kastelic has proven enough that he belongs in the NHL. The new fourth line center for the Ottawa Senators is now locked up for two...
Ryan Hyndman | Sens Nation Hockey
- Oct 26, 2022
Non-Chychrun Trade Targets for The Ottawa Senators
While Pierre Dorion was busy orchestrating one of the biggest off-seasons in franchise history, he was unable to pull the trigger on a...
Scott Costen | Sens Nation Hockey
- Oct 23, 2022
Five Games In, Sens Starting to Look Like The Real Deal
After stumbling out of the gate with back-to-back losses, the Ottawa Senators are beginning to look like a team that could make some...
Pat Maguire | Sens Nation Hockey
- Oct 12, 2022
Shane Pinto: How High is His Ceiling?
As the Ottawa Senators prepare to embark on their 2022-23 campaign on Thursday in Buffalo, there is a renewed sense of optimism that...
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