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

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Pat Maguire | Sens Nation Hockey

Jan 13

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...

Pierre Dorion: Evaluating His Body of Work

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...

Is Defenceman Jakob Chychrun Truly a Fit in Ottawa or Not?

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...

A Fan's View: Why This Season Hurts So Much More

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...

The Nikita Zaitsev Dilemma: Sympathy vs Empathy

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...

Examining a Few "Questionable" Lineup Decisions

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...

Non-Chychrun Trade Targets for The Ottawa Senators

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...

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