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When Erik Karlsson arrives at Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday, he'll almost surely end up going straight to the hometeam's dressing room as usual. If the Senators deal Karlsson, it will be because he is expected to demand top dollar when they are allowed to start talking to him about a new contract in July -- one year before his current deal expires -- and the Senators are in retooling mode. The Senators (21-28-10) are expected to make some moves before the deadline in a season that has seen them win only seven of 29 road games, the latest setback being a 3-2 shootout loss in Chicago on Wednesday. Continue to Article

February 22, 2018 12:28:am EST

Nashville's power play is back, and the Predators are back in first place. Viktor Arvidsson scored twice to reach 20 goals this season, and the Predators beat the Ottawa Senators 5-2 on Monday night. Roman Josi, Ryan Ellis and Craig Smith also scored for Nashville, which ended a two-game skid and tied Winnipeg for first in the Central Division. Continue to Article

February 20, 2018 12:20:am EST

Ottawa Senators’ Mike Hoffman could be on the move at the 2018 NHL trade deadline. Mike Hoffman and Derrick Brassard are two of the biggest pieces the Ottawa Senators will look to move at the NHL’s trade deadline. NHL.com’s Lou Korac reported on his personal blog, “In The Slot,” that the St. Louis Blues are currently engaging in talks with the Senators about both forwards. Continue to Article

February 17, 2018 2:18:pm EST

If you’re the type of person who expects life to be a “meritocracy,” the NHL has probably upset you quite a bit in the last week. Not long after the hockey train wreck known as the Ottawa Senators rewarded one of the architects of their mess, GM Pierre Dorion, with a contract extension while embracing a rebuild, the Canucks basically did the same thing with GM Jim Benning. Jim Benning has been given an extension by the Canucks. Continue to Article

February 14, 2018 4:01:pm EST

Jake Guentzel scored twice, Zach Aston-Reese added his first two career goals, and the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Ottawa Senators 6-3 Tuesday night in Pittsburgh. The Penguins scored three times in the second period and held a 4-2 lead after two despite being outshot 25-11 to that point. Overall, Ottawa held an 33-28 lead in shots, but goalie Matt Murray helped the Penguins with his 30 saves. Continue to Article

February 13, 2018 10:13:pm EST