Atlantic Division Offseason Outlook: Senators vs Canadiens
A look at the major roster changes and internal developments for Ottawa and Montreal as they prepare for the upcoming NHL campaign.
Jul 26, 2026
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Senators’ Offseason Edge Outshines Maple Leafs’ Overhaul
The Ottawa Senators finished the 2025‑26 campaign with 99 points and a playoff berth, while the Toronto Maple Leafs slipped to 78 points and missed the postseason. Ottawa’s offseason was marked by the trade request of captain Brady Tkachuk, who ultimately moved to Florida, and the subsequent arrival of forwards William Eklund and Andre Burakovsky, as well as goaltender Samuel Ersson, to shore up the roster. The club also retained key veterans such as Claude Giroux, Nick Cousins and Jordan Spence, preserving much of the talent that drove their strong finish. Toronto responded with a sweeping revision of its hockey operations, appointing Jim Hiller as head coach and overhauling the roster through trades that brought in Darren Raddysh, Nick Paul and Emil Andrae, and by selecting Gavin McKenna first overall in the draft. Free‑agent signings added Sergei Bobrovsky, Jack Roslovic, Colton Sissons, Teddy Blueger, Brandon Duhaime and Zack MacEwen, while the organization brought in Daniel Alfredsson as an associate coach. Although the Leafs’ activity appears more extensive on paper, the article argues that Ottawa’s deeper core and the strategic additions made during the offseason give them the edge heading into the 2026‑27 season.
Jul 26, 2026
Boston University Men’s Ice Hockey Sets Record with 22 Hockey East All‑Academic Selections
Boston University’s men’s ice hockey program celebrated a milestone this season as a record 22 players earned spots on the Hockey East All‑Academic Team for 2024‑25, each maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher throughout the year.
Jul 6, 2026
Sharks Draft Ivar Stenberg, Extending a Run of Top Picks
San Jose’s latest first‑round selection adds a Swedish‑trained forward to a young core that has already reshaped the franchise’s future.
Jun 26, 2026
Sharks Trade Eklund for 9th Overall Pick, Sparking Debate
The San Jose Sharks announced a blockbuster move on Tuesday, sending forward William Eklund along with prospects Kasper Halttunen and Brandon Svoboda to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for the ninth overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft. Opinions from five independent NHL scouts and executives are now shaping the conversation about the trade's fairness.
Jun 25, 2026
Pressure Mounts on Canadiens’ GM Kent Hughes Ahead of Trade Deadline
With the NHL trade deadline looming, Montreal’s management faces a crowded market as rivals aggressively reshuffle rosters, forcing Kent Hughes to act swiftly to fill critical gaps.
Jun 24, 2026
NHL Trade Wave: Wild Eye Larkin, Draft Defenseman, and League‑Wide Shifts
The past week saw a cascade of trades involving top prospects, picks, and seasoned forwards, with the Minnesota Wild positioning themselves for a potential Dylan Larkin acquisition and a defensive upgrade in the upcoming draft.
Jun 24, 2026
Sharks Trade Eklund, Acquire Top Draft Picks in Blockbuster Deal
The San Jose Sharks sent William Eklund, Kasper Halttunen and Brandon Svoboda to the Ottawa Senators for the 2026 No. 9 pick, adding three high‑profile assets to their draft arsenal.
Jun 23, 2026
Ottawa Senators Bolster Roster with Trio of Prospects in Draft‑Day Deal
The Senators swapped the ninth overall pick for a forward who contributed 15 goals and 53 points last season, a Finnish Memorial Cup champion, and a Boston University standout, while also reflecting on the Tkachuk trade that netted additional draft capital.
Jun 23, 2026