Tag: Ottawa Senators

Around the Boards: Savard and Nylander, Sens looking for a Forward, Blues forced to deal?

Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Boston Bruins and Marc Savard continue to have contract discussions regularly, but the longer they drag on, the more likelihood that Savard will become a UFA. Tarik El-Bashir of the Washington Post:…

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Around the Boards: Wed. Oct. 28th

Robert Tychkowski of the Edmonton Sun: Fernando Pisani, who's had some tough luck with injuries the past couple seasons is close to returning to the Edmonton Oilers. It may not be the best time to return to the Oilers dressing…

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Around the Boards: Tues. Oct. 27th

Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Looks like Kovalchuk will be out for at least 4 weeks. Bryan Mullen of The Tennessean: The Nashville Predators got some good news as it looks like Dan Hamhuis will be returning from an…

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New Number 2 in Ottawa, and Forsberg Again

Add the name 'Peter Regin' to your list of potential sleeper picks for your fantasy hockey draft. There is a good chance that he'll be the number 2 center for the Ottawa Senators between Alex Kovalev and Mike Fisher. Fisher,…

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Northeast Division Player Movement

The Northeast Division was probably the most talked about division this off-season. The Phil Kessel and Dany Heatley rumors and stories dragged on for months, and thankfully both have been resolved. The Canadiens have completely revamped their roster, for the…

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Heatley Finally Moved to San Jose

One dragged out story is now done, only one to go (the Coyotes). The Ottawa Senators where finally able to move Dany Heatley to the San Jose Sharks. The Sens sent Heatley and a 5th round pick to the Sharks…

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Jason Smith Retires, Tanguay Officially Signs

The Ottawa Senators caught a nice break today when it comes to their salary cap situation, as defenceman Jason Smith retired. The move will save the Sens $2.6 million against the cap, putting them below the cap limit. They are…

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Sens Talking to Comrie and Sykora

The Ottawa Senators have held discussions with free agent center, Mike Comrie, and winger, Petr Sykora. Both I'd image would be contingent on Dany Heatley being moved. The Sens are already over the cap. They'd love to dump Jason Smith…

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Sundin Decision Soon, Heatley to Speak

Shocking news ... Mats Sundin is still undecided if he's going to play hockey next year. Feels like 2008 all over again, but thankfully this year there has been virtually no mention of it. Sundin was supposed to have made…

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Sharks Interested in Heatley.

"Sources say the San Jose Sharks have more than a passing interest in the two-time 50-goal scorer, but if they're going to make the deal, they might have to get a third team involved -- possibly the Montreal Canadiens --…

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Kovalev Appeals to Heatley to Stay?

Ok, somebody pinch me. I just read an article outlining how the Ottawa Senators had a press conference to introduce Alex Kovalev to the fans and media. Brian Murray also stated "We can fit both of those guys on our team…

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San Jose Sharks Still Interested in Dany Heatley

It must have been about a week since we've last heard Dany Heatley's name mentioned, and it was nice to break in my opinion. With the Senators-Oilers deal all but apparently dead, the San Jose Sharks might be next in…

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