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
Ryan Fanti Joins Hamilton Hammers for Inaugural 2026‑27 Season
Ryan Fanti, a 26‑year‑old netminder from Thunder Bay, Ontario, has signed with the newly relocated Hamilton Hammers, adding depth to the team’s debut roster in the American Hockey League.
Jul 23, 2026
Former Senators Ink New Deals Across NHL in Free Agency Wave
Several former Ottawa Senators players have announced contracts with NHL teams, marking a reshuffling of talent during the current free‑agency period.
Jul 4, 2026
Senators Shine at 2026 IIHF World Championship
Dylan Cozens, Nikolas Matinpalo and Mads Søgaard each contributed key moments as their teams jockey for position in the preliminary round.
May 25, 2026
Ottawa Senators’ Alumni Shine at 2026 IIHF World Championship
The final days of the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Switzerland highlighted the impact of three Ottawa Senators prospects, with Cozens leading Canada to a dominant win, Matinpalo anchoring Finland's defense and Søgaard backstopping Denmark to a clean sheet and shootout victory.
May 25, 2026
2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships: Switzerland Sets the Stage
The tournament opens in Switzerland with 16 nations competing for the championship, featuring powerhouse lineups and emerging talents.
May 15, 2026
Switzerland Steps onto the Ice
The tournament begins in Switzerland with sixteen nations competing for glory, featuring a mix of traditional powerhouses and rising challengers.
May 15, 2026