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Patrick Roy is now the new coach of the New York Islanders.

NHL Rumors: Coaching Hits – Roy, Brind’Amour, Green, Tocchet, Blashill, and Tortorella

Patrick Roy looking to get back in the NHL? Notes on some coaches who don’t have a contract for next season.

Mark Easson
04/29/2021
2 minute read

Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk doesn't hold back with his comments about the franchise

NHL Opinion

NHL Early Look: Rebuilding Plan Continues for Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators are still in a mass-rebuilding plan that seems to just slowly chug along. Michael Augello takes a look at the latest to see if Ottawa can make any kind of progress in 2019-20.

Michael Augello
07/21/2019
1 minute read

McKenzie says the Canucks and Oilers haven't talked about a Loui Eriksson - Milan Lucic trade

NHL Rumors: Andre Markov, Milan Lucic-Loui Eriksson, and the Ottawa Senators

Teams looking at Andre Markov. The Canucks and Oilers haven’t talked about a Loui Eriksson – Milan Lucic trade. Ottawa Senators thinking long-term with a couple of defensemen.

Mark Easson
05/29/2019
2 minute read

The New York Islanders signed Brock Nelson to a six-year contract extension.

Quick Hits: Dunn Back On The Ice, Coaching Notes and Player Signings

Blues defenseman Vince Dunn back on the ice. The Ottawa Senators hire D.J. Smith as their next coach. The Islanders signed Brock Nelson to a six-year contract extension.

Mark Easson
05/24/2019
2 minute read

Quick Hits: Bruins and Blues Injury Notes … Senators Coach Search Expanded by One

Injury updates on the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues. The Ottawa Senators are expected to interview Patrick Roy this week.

Mark Easson
05/19/2019
2 minute read

The trade value of Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick isn't high. They could buyout Dion Phaneuf.

NHL Rumors

NHL Rumors: Coaching Notes For The Sabres, Panthers and Senators … LA Kings Mailbag

The trade value of Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick isn’t high. They could buyout Dion Phaneuf. Coaching notes on the Sabres, Panthers and Senators,

Mark Easson
05/11/2019
2 minute read

The Vegas Golden Knights talked extension with William Karlsson before the playoffs. Doesn't sound like Jacob Trouba will take a discount to remain in Winnipeg

NHL Rumors: Jets, Golden Knights, Oilers and Senators

The Golden Knights talked extension with William Karlsson before the playoffs. Doesn’t sound like Jacob Trouba will take a discount. Oilers GM candidates and Senators coaching candidates.