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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NHL Draft Watch: Ottawa Senators Hope To Deal Themselves Another Winner At 21
So far, here in the roaring 20s, the Ottawa Senators' first-round picks at the NHL Draft have been all or nothing. They've either landed in the top 10 or haven't had a first-round pick at all. In 2020, the Senators had three first-rounders, including two in the top five, where they landed franchise pillars, Tim Stützle and Jake Sanderson. The following year, they picked 10th overall and selected Tyler Boucher, who had 10 points in 47 AHL games this season. Sens Headlines: Carter Yakemchuk Ranked 26th Overall In Magazine's New NHL Prospect RankingsOttawa Senators Make More Front Office ChangesOttawa Senators Prospect Parts Ways With Organization And Signs Back Home In Sweden Bookmark The Hockey News Ottawa and never miss the latest Senators news, interviews, columns, features and more. In 2022 and 2023, Ottawa didn't have a first-rounder, having traded those picks in separate deals to acquire Alex DeBrincat and Jakob Chychrun. Then in 2024, they returned to the top 10, drafting defenseman Carter Yakemchuk at 7th overall. This year, it's a happy medium, with the Senators holding the 21st pick. It won't be the first time Ottawa has picked at No. 21. This will actually be the fourth time, and in each previous instance, the Senators ended up with an NHL player. Anton Volchenkov – 2000 We're nearing the 25th anniversary of the Senators drafting Russian defenseman Anton Volchenkov at No. 21 in 2000. Known for his fearless shot-blocking and physical play, Volchenkov debuted with Ottawa two years later and spent seven seasons with the team in its glory years. In 2010, he signed a six-year, $25 million deal with the New Jersey Devils. But with a lot of wear and tear on his body, the Devils bought him out four years in. He wrapped up his NHL career with the Nashville Predators in 2014–15. Stefan Noesen – 2011 Just like in 2020, the Senators had three first-round picks in 2011. They took Mika Zibanejad at No. 6, Matt Puempel at No. 24, and in between, they selected Plymouth Whalers forward Stefan Noesen at No. 21. Two years later, Noesen was part of a trade package sent to Anaheim—along with Jakob Silfverberg and a first-round pick—for Bobby Ryan. Noesen developed slowly, not becoming a full-time NHL player until 2017–18 with the New Jersey Devils, where he scored 27 points in 72 games. After bouncing around as a depth player for a few more years after that, he found his stride with the Carolina Hurricanes for two years, and just had a career-best season back with New Jersey at age 32, scoring 22 goals and 41 points in 78 games. Colin White – 2015 Three picks after selecting Thomas Chabot, the Senators drafted center Colin White at No. 21. The two quickly became close—roommates and friends—with identical birthdays (January 30, 1997). Seen as part of Ottawa's core, both signed long-term contracts in the offseason in 2019. While Chabot's deal is too pricey at $8 million, White's six-year, $28.5 million deal became a much bigger issue. Just three years into the deal, the Senators bought him out. Under the terms of the buyout, Ottawa will be paying him $875,000 annually for each of the next three seasons. In the meantime, he's a half-decent AHL scorer who wasn't able to crack the lineup of the San Jose Sharks, the NHL's worst team. White will be a UFA on July 1st. Sharks To Sign Former First-Round Pick To NHL Deal The San Jose Sharks are in the process of converting forward Colin White's contract to an NHL deal. The general managers of the past – the Twenty One Pilots – were Marshall Johnston (Volchenkov) and Bryan Murray (Noesen and White). This year, it's Steve Staios. Staios and the Senators still have work to do on the roster, both among their top-six forwards and on the blue line. Since so many teams tend to prioritize forwards early in the draft, and considering that Volchenkov remains their best historical pick at No. 21, perhaps it's a sign that it might be a good point in the draft to look to the blue line again. Steve WarneThe Hockey News/Ottawa Bookmark The Hockey News Ottawa and never miss the latest Senators news, interviews, columns, features and more.
National Post
23-05-2025
- Sport
- National Post
HAVE YOUR SAY: Senators fans bullish on team's future in reader poll results
Fans of the Ottawa Senators have spoken. Article content For the first time in a long time, the vast majority of the poll's hundreds of respondents are confident in the direction the Senators are headed under Steve Staios, the club's president of hockey operations and general manager, after ending their eight-year playoff drought. More than 97% of respondents believe the Senators will return to the playoffs next season, with a majority even believing they'll take a step forward by claiming a top-three position in the Atlantic Division. Article content Article content While the Senators may have made a first-round against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first Battle of Ontario in 21 years, nobody was upset that the club wasn't able to extend its season. Article content Instead, the fans see better days ahead. Article content Fans also have warmed up to coach Travis Green as the man for the job, with some hesitancy still lingering. Article content There also was an overwhelming love for Jake Sanderson, who fans crowned as the team's best player this season. That comes as somewhat of a surprise given how the defenceman started the year with some growing pains before morphing into a dependable, workhorse No. 1 blueliner in 2025. Article content Sanderson easily beat out Tim Stutzle and Brady Tkachuk, players who were seen by many as the team's two best before this season. Article content The cat already is out of the bag with Ottawa's first-round draft pick, as Staios decided not to forfeit his 2025 selection, as expected. That aligns with the poll results, which seem to favour the wait-and-see approach that owner Michael Andlauer has advocated. Article content Article content In terms of changes to be made, fans largely concurred on who they didn't want back. Article content Article content Out of time and favour among the Senators faithful is backup goaltender Anton Forsberg, whose UFA status could see him replaced by 22-year-old Leevi Merilainen. Fans are high on the Finnish netminder, who posted a sparkling .925 save percentage and 1.99 goals-against average over 12 NHL starts. Article content Fans also liked the Dylan Cozens trade, although he was the top player respondents think needs to be better next season. Article content Dennis Gilbert — the other piece of the deal — along with Travis Hamonic, are popular defenders to let go of this summer in free agency. Both are unrestricted and likely won't be kept. Article content At forward, respondents felt generally favourable towards re-signing Adam Gaudette after his breakout goal-scoring performance this season, while Nick Cousins and especially Matthew Highmore were seen as more dispensable.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
League Issues Stern Warning to Canadiens and Capitals
Thomas Chabot: 'It's Going to Take Our Best Game' as Senators Look to Extend Series in Toronto After three straight overtime games, the mighty Battle of Ontario shifts back to Toronto on Tuesday night. The Ottawa Senators kept their season alive with a 4–3 overtime win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday, as Jake Sanderson netted the game-winner with a floating wrist shot from the left point.
Edmonton Journal
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
MAPLE LEAFS NOTES: Teammates inspire teammates, rolling Panthers await
Article content 'They're primarily the same team, but now they know how to do it. There is only a few teams in the last little while that really know how to do it. We were one of them and now they are one of them. 'We're in a really tough (Atlantic) Division. It was our turn for a while (in winning the Cup in 2020 and 2021) and now it's theirs.' SANDERSON THE MAN If we didn't know it already, we certainly do now. Jake Sanderson, who turns 23 this summer, should play a significant role in the Battle of Ontario for years to come, whether it's in the regular season or if the Leafs and Senators meet again at some point in the playoffs. Sanderson represents a piece for Ottawa that the Leafs don't have in their organization: A young defenceman who is on pace be a cornerstone type, if he is not that already for the Senators. RECOMMENDED VIDEO The fifth pick overall in 2020 had a career-high 57 points in 80 games during the regular season. His sense for the game puts him in the upper tier of defencemen in the same age range. 'He is very elusive, as you guys can see,' Berube said. 'As much as you can, you want to be physical on him and arrive on time and take the body on him. That will slow him down, for sure. 'When he has separation, it's best to angle him out and make him move the puck and keep him in front of you as best you can. Tough to handle. He is a great skater, he has a lot of good tools.'
Fox Sports
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Maple Leafs aim to clinch first round series over the Senators in game 6
Associated Press Toronto Maple Leafs (52-26-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (45-30-7, in the Atlantic Division) Ottawa, Ontario; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Senators -119, Maple Leafs -101; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Maple Leafs lead series 3-2 BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs look to clinch the first round of the NHL Playoffs over the Ottawa Senators in game six. The teams meet Tuesday for the ninth time this season. The Senators won the last meeting 4-0. Ottawa has gone 45-30-7 overall with a 16-12-3 record against the Atlantic Division. The Senators have gone 22-6-7 in games decided by a single goal. Toronto is 52-26-4 overall with a 20-9-2 record in Atlantic Division games. The Maple Leafs have scored 267 total goals (3.3 per game) to rank seventh in league play. TOP PERFORMERS: Jake Sanderson has 11 goals and 47 assists for the Senators. Drake Batherson has five goals and four assists over the past 10 games. William Nylander has 45 goals and 39 assists for the Maple Leafs. Matthew Knies has six goals and three assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Senators: 5-2-3, averaging 3.5 goals, six assists, 4.5 penalties and 10.3 penalty minutes while giving up 3.4 goals per game. Maple Leafs: 8-1-1, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.6 assists, 4.2 penalties and nine penalty minutes while giving up 1.9 goals per game. INJURIES: Senators: None listed. Maple Leafs: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. recommended
