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Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NHL Playoffs 2025 Second-Round Schedule: Dates, Times, Where To Watch
NHL Playoffs: Stutzle, Boldy And Lundell Lead Young Standouts In Round 1 There is no shortage of young players getting into their first NHL playoff action or taking another step in the post-season – and it's only been the first round. 1:15 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Vancouver Sun
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
Ottawa Senators centre Tim Stutzle to play for Germany at worlds after all
Tim Stutzle has decided to take on the world after all. The Ottawa Senators top centre has decided to suit up for Germany at the International Ice Hockey Federation championship that began Friday in Stockholm, Sweden, and Herning, Denmark. While Stutzle had told reporters after the Senators were eliminated from the National Hockey League playoffs that he was interested in playing for Germany, indications were that he initially didn't plan to go, but had a change of heart after discussions with Ottawa and German team officials. Stutzle wasn't on Germany's roster when it was submitted to the IIHF on Thursday, but made a last-minute decision on Friday to join the roster that also includes close friend Moritz Seider of the Detroit Red Wings. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The duo work out together during the off-season. Germany will open the tournament on Saturday against Hungary, but team officials say Stutzle won't arrive in Denmark until this weekend and won't suit up for either of the first two round-robin games. 'We are, of course, delighted that Tim, a very high-quality player, is joining us and will further strengthen our team for the tournament,' German head coach Harold Kreis said in a statement. 'He demonstrated his strengths in the past NHL season and delivered a great season with the Senators. 'We had a very good and detailed conversation during our NHL trip, during which he reiterated his intention to join us. It's all the more pleasing that his participation in the world championship is now working out.' Stutzle is coming off a strong NHL season. He led the Senators in scoring with 24 goals and 55 assists for 79 points. In the first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, he chipped in with two goals and three assists for five points in his playoff debut. He won't suit up for his first game with Germany until Tuesday against Norway, meaning he'll also miss Sunday's contest against Kazakhstan. That doesn't bother German general manager Christian Kunast, and the national team received the green light from Steve Staios, the Senators' president of hockey operations and general manager, before Stutzle agreed to attend the championship overseas. 'We are pleased that we have calmly resolved all the formalities and that he will be joining us,' Kunast said. 'We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Ottawa Senators, from whom we have already received approval for his participation, and we look forward to Tim's arrival here.' Stutzle's late arrival meant forward Marcel Noebels, 33, who plays for the Berlin Polar Bears Deutsche Elite League, was sent home. 'We looked at the roles within our team and have now made this decision. We communicated this to the team this evening and sought an open discussion with Marcel,' Kreis said. 'From our perspective, he handled it professionally, even though he is naturally disappointed. We certainly respect him for his reaction and thank him for his efforts over the past few days.' Stutzle last suited up for Germany at the 2022 IIHF world championship in Finland. This will be an opportunity for team management to get an idea of what their entry in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, will look like. Senators centre Shane Pinto, who is playing for the United States, will suit up for his first game of the world championship on Sunday. Defenceman Nikolas Matinpalo, who agreed to play for Finland, made his debut in a 2-1 victory over Austria on Friday. bgarrioch@
Ottawa Citizen
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa Senators centre Tim Stutzle to play for Germany at worlds after all
Tim Stutzle has decided to take on the world after all. Article content The Ottawa Senators top centre has decided to suit up for Germany at the International Ice Hockey Federation championship that began Friday in Stockholm, Sweden, and Herning, Denmark. Article content While Stutzle had told reporters after the Senators were eliminated from the National Hockey League playoffs that he was interested in playing for Germany, indications were that he initially didn't plan to go, but had a change of heart after discussions with Ottawa and German team officials. Article content Article content Stutzle wasn't on Germany's roster when it was submitted to the IIHF on Thursday, but made a last-minute decision on Friday to join the roster that also includes close friend Moritz Seider of the Detroit Red Wings. Article content Article content The duo work out together during the off-season. Article content Germany will open the tournament on Saturday against Hungary, but team officials say Stutzle won't arrive in Denmark until this weekend and won't suit up for either of the first two round-robin games. Article content 'We are, of course, delighted that Tim, a very high-quality player, is joining us and will further strengthen our team for the tournament,' German head coach Harold Kreis said in a statement. 'He demonstrated his strengths in the past NHL season and delivered a great season with the Senators. Article content 'We had a very good and detailed conversation during our NHL trip, during which he reiterated his intention to join us. It's all the more pleasing that his participation in the world championship is now working out.' Article content Article content Stutzle is coming off a strong NHL season. He led the Senators in scoring with 24 goals and 55 assists for 79 points. In the first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, he chipped in with two goals and three assists for five points in his playoff debut. Article content He won't suit up for his first game with Germany until Tuesday against Norway, meaning he'll also miss Sunday's contest against Kazakhstan. Article content That doesn't bother German general manager Christian Kunast, and the national team received the green light from Steve Staios, the Senators' president of hockey operations and general manager, before Stutzle agreed to attend the championship overseas. Article content 'We are pleased that we have calmly resolved all the formalities and that he will be joining us,' Kunast said. 'We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Ottawa Senators, from whom we have already received approval for his participation, and we look forward to Tim's arrival here.' Article content
Calgary Herald
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Ottawa Senators centre Tim Stutzle to play for Germany at worlds after all
Tim Stutzle has decided to take on the world after all. Article content The Ottawa Senators top centre has decided to suit up for Germany at the International Ice Hockey Federation championship that began Friday in Stockholm, Sweden, and Herning, Denmark. Article content While Stutzle had told reporters after the Senators were eliminated from the National Hockey League playoffs that he was interested in playing for Germany, indications were that he initially didn't plan to go, but had a change of heart after discussions with Ottawa and German team officials. Article content Article content Stutzle wasn't on Germany's roster when it was submitted to the IIHF on Thursday, but made a last-minute decision on Friday to join the roster that also includes close friend Moritz Seider of the Detroit Red Wings. Article content Article content The duo work out together during the off-season. Article content Germany will open the tournament on Saturday against Hungary, but team officials say Stutzle won't arrive in Denmark until this weekend and won't suit up for either of the first two round-robin games. Article content 'We are, of course, delighted that Tim, a very high-quality player, is joining us and will further strengthen our team for the tournament,' German head coach Harold Kreis said in a statement. 'He demonstrated his strengths in the past NHL season and delivered a great season with the Senators. 'We had a very good and detailed conversation during our NHL trip, during which he reiterated his intention to join us. It's all the more pleasing that his participation in the world championship is now working out.' Article content Article content Stutzle is coming off a strong NHL season. He led the Senators in scoring with 24 goals and 55 assists for 79 points. In the first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs, he chipped in with two goals and three assists for five points in his playoff debut. Article content He won't suit up for his first game with Germany until Tuesday against Norway, meaning he'll also miss Sunday's contest against Kazakhstan. Article content That doesn't bother German general manager Christian Kunast, and the national team received the green light from Steve Staios, the Senators' president of hockey operations and general manager, before Stutzle agreed to attend the championship overseas. Article content 'We are pleased that we have calmly resolved all the formalities and that he will be joining us,' Kunast said. 'We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Ottawa Senators, from whom we have already received approval for his participation, and we look forward to Tim's arrival here.' Article content
Hamilton Spectator
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Brady Tkachuk said even with loss, playoff experience good for Ottawa Senators
OTTAWA - For the first time in eight years the Ottawa Senators head into the offseason not questioning what went wrong but reflecting on what finally went right. Ottawa (45-30-7) saw its hard work pay off, finishing the regular season in the first wild-card spot to earn a berth in the Stanley Cup playoffs. While the Senators lost their first-round series to the Toronto Maple Leafs in six games, it's also a sign of progress that they're trending in the right direction. The Senators can now start thinking about what comes next. With a core led by captain Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stutzle, a maturing defence and solid goaltender in Linus Ullmark, Ottawa heads into the summer focused on building off this year's success. Tkachuk said expectations will be different now that Ottawa accomplished its first goal. 'It's everybody wants to win, and I think that's where the disappointment comes in,' he said. 'You know you want to win the Stanley Cup, and to not accomplish that it's just going to create disappointment. 'But we'll take that, use that as fire, use that as fuel and be ready to go next year and not stop until it happens.' Many players reflected on how valuable getting first-hand exposure to playoff hockey was and seeing how the game intensifies. 'I think the experience we just lived, losing against Toronto in the playoffs is really going to help our team improve,' said defenceman Thomas Chabot. 'We all learned a lot living the experience for the first time. 'I think we're all going to come back next season even more prepared to take things to the next level.' Among the players to elevate their game was defenceman Tyler Kleven, who's set to become an unrestricted free 23-year-old had two assists in the series but was an imposing physical force on the back end. 'I loved it,' said Kleven. 'It was so much fun to be out there and I could play my physical style … I thought it fit my style of play.' One area that stood out for a number of players was the importance of faceoffs. Stutzle, Shane Pinto and Dylan Cozens all spoke about wanting to improve their performance in the faceoff circle and the value of veteran Claude Giroux. Giroux could be counted on when a defensive faceoff win was needed or for a key faceoff on the power play. 'I think I can speak for everyone on the team, we are really lucky to have him,' said Stutzle. 'I've been really lucky to have him for all those years now.' Cozens spoke about how valuable it was to ask Giroux for tips or tricks if he was struggling in a game. Giroux is one of seven players set to become an unrestricted free agent. Giroux said while he hasn't given much thought to his future or had any conversations with GM Steve Staios, he added how much he's enjoyed his past three years in Ottawa. 'I love the players, the fans, the city,' said Giroux. 'This year was the most fun I've had in a few years.' Giroux, 32, believes he still has a lot to offer and can remain an impact player. More importantly, he believes the best is yet to come for the Senators. A decision will also need to be made on Adam Gaudette, another unrestricted free agent. The 28-year-old worked on establishing himself as a full-time NHL player. He played up and down the lineup this season and finished with 19 goals and 26 points while adding a goal and two assists in the playoffs. 'I think I proved a lot of people wrong and turned a lot of heads,' said Gaudette, who believes he's elevated his stock. 'And, you know, that's my game right there is playing hard and being able to produce in a bottom six role.' Tkachuk divulged he was dealing with an ongoing hip issue that originated at the Four Nations tournament. He also had an upper-body issue he chose not to reveal. Tkachuk has opted against playing at the world championships in favour of recovery. Jake Sanderson also turned down Team USA. Chabot won't be going either, while Stutzle remains undecided about representing Germany. Ullmark was not asked to play for Sweden. Nick Jensen, who had a visible limp, would not disclose what he's dealing with but didn't rule out the need for surgery. Drake Batherson declined the opportunity to speak to media. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 3, 2025. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 3, 2025.
