Angels pass on K-Rod; may eye Ramírez Nov 13, 2008
Ottawa Senators forward Jarkko Ruutu was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL for elbowing Montreal's Maxim Lapierre during Tuesday night's game. American Peter Marshall broke the short-course record in the 50-meter backstroke at a World Cup meet in Stockholm, his second record-breaking effort in two days. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Elbow smash earns Ruutu two-game ban Nov 13, 2008
MONTREAL Pesky Ottawa Senators forward Jarkko Ruutu provoked the Bell Centre's full vocal fury when he left the ice waving and smiling to booing fans after earning a misconduct penalty in the third period of a loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday. But Habs fans will rejoice in the knowledge Ruutu must sit out the next two games as punishment for elbowing Montreal's Maxim Lapierre in the head. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Checking in with ... Nov 12, 2008
By A.J. Perez, USA TODAY Jacques Martin has been behind an NHL bench as either a head or assistant coach for the last 23 seasons, a stint that included NHL coach of the year honors with the Ottawa Senators in 1998-99. Now, Martin, 56, is typically viewing the game from the press box as he watches the Florida Panthers team he has assembled try to work through a recent slump. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hurricanes' Sutter improves in concussion rehab Nov 9, 2008
Speaking with Ottawa Senators broadcasters Friday, Sutter said he doesn't remember anything about the hit. He has watched , on which he was stretched out to retrieve the puck in the neutral zone on a rush when Weight knocked him out. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Leading by example Nov 9, 2008
But Brind'Amour never gave a thought to missing the Carolina Hurricanes' game Friday against the Ottawa Senators. "We didn't have the bodies, and it doesn't affect the skating," Brind'Amour said matter-of-factly. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Thrashers learning new tricks Nov 9, 2008
They know they re hearing from a former Ottawa Senators captain and a man who reached the Stanley Cup finals with the Buffalo Sabres. He s an old-school guy, said Thrashers forward Eric Boulton, who played for Rochester in 1999-2000 when Cunneyworth was a player/assistant coach. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Grabovski gets the last laugh Nov 9, 2008
The Canadiens did not reprimand Grabovski, who played in 12 of the Canadiens' final 19 games and contributed two goals, including a game-winner against the Ottawa Senators, and seven points. "He's always been a guy who has had a lot of talent, he just fits better here," Carbonneau said. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Corvo's late tally helps Hurricanes blow over Senators Nov 8, 2008
Corvo's goal with 2:40 left helped Peter Laviolette become the winningest American-born coach in NHL history and led the Carolina Hurricanes to a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Friday night. GAME REPORT. (USA Today -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Hurricanes 2, Senators 1 Nov 8, 2008
Corvo's goal with 2:40 left helped Peter Laviolette become the winningest American-born coach in NHL history and led the Carolina Hurricanes to a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Friday night. Fellow defenseman Dennis Seidenberg also scored for the Hurricanes, who trailed 1-0 after two periods but scored twice in the final 9 minutes. (USA Today -- Sports)
Canes erase bad taste Nov 8, 2008
The Carolina Hurricanes' Joe Corvo (77) gets congratulated by teammates Sergei Samsonov (14), Tim Gleason (6) and Chad LaRose (59) after he scored what proved to be the game winning goal during third period action of an NHL game played between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Ottawa Senators at the RBC Center in Raleigh Friday, Nov. 7, 2008 ... Advertisements J.P. Giglio, Staff Writer RALEIGH - Pick a motivation for the Carolina Hurricanes' game with the Ottawa Senators on Friday night: flushing... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Slow-deciding Sundin still has plenty of options Nov 7, 2008
According to various reports, the Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders and San Jose Sharks have also inquired about Sundins availability. The majority of the teams interested in Sundin is up against the salary cap and would have to make a move to accommodate his salary. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sundin has to give up cash for a Cup Nov 7, 2008
The Ottawa Senators have a little more than $3 million left under the cap. I don't believe that Sundin has done all of this soul searching to rejoin the Maple Leafs on their quest to be a better hockey team. (USA Today -- Sports)
Coming From Behind, Thrashers Win Nov 7, 2008
Not to shabby considering last year he managed to eek out only 37 and that his career high is 60 from six seasons ago as a member of the Ottawa Senators. Ondrej Pavelec overcame a messy second period in which he allowed 2 goals on only 7 shots but in the end he earned his second win in as many starts. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tanguay racks up the points Nov 6, 2008
" Koivu was also asked if he would like a contract extension similar to the one signed last week by Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson, so he could finish his career with the Canadiens, who drafted him in 1993. "With the salary cap and with the way the market is, it's become rare to see a player play his whole career with one team," said Koivu, who can become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. "I'm very proud that I've been here all my career. "You need both sides (to agree). The team... (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Islanders blow lead, rally to victory in OT Nov 5, 2008
The Ottawa Senators acquired defenseman Drew Fata from the Phoenix Coyotes for forward Alexander Nikulin. The Blue Jackets have activated left wing Fredrik Modin off injured reserve and sent right wing Derek Dorsett to the minors. (Albany Times Union)
• More State/National Stories • Nov 5, 2008
OTTAWA SENATORS Traded F Alexander Nikulin to Phoenix for D Drew Fata. PHILADELPHIA FLYERS Reassigned F Steve Downie and F Jared Ross to Philadelphia (AHL). (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Ovechkin returns to Capitals after week away Nov 4, 2008
He skated Monday with his usual linemates center Nickas Backstrom and right wing Viktor Kozlov and is slated to play Tuesday night, when the Capitals are at the Ottawa Senators. Ovechkin missed two games while he was gone, ending a 2-season consecutive games streak. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Fata, Nikulin traded in Senators-Coyotes deal Nov 4, 2008
Ottawa Senators, Phoenix Coyotes make trade - NHL - SI.com. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Sabathia's the big fish in MLB free-agent pond Nov 4, 2008
The Ottawa Senators acquired defenseman Drew Fata from the Phoenix Coyotes for forward Alexander Nikulin. SOCCER. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Without Brodeur, Devils fall short Nov 4, 2008
He is expected to play tonight, when the Capitals visit the Ottawa Senators. Ovechkin missed two games, ending a 2 1/2-season consecutive games streak. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Yotes pull trade Nov 4, 2008
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators acquired defenseman Drew Fata from the Phoenix Coyotes for forward Alexander Nikulin on Monday. Fata has no points in seven games this season with Phoenix's American Hockey League affiliate in San Antonio. (AZCentral -- Sports)
RINK REPORT: Previewing the week ahead Nov 3, 2008
Washington Capitals at Ottawa Senators (Tuesday): Election Night will feature the representatives from the U.S. and Canadian capitals. More important for the Capitals, is expected to be back after missing two games while visiting his ailing grandfather in Russia. (USA Today -- Sports)
Lightning sink Sens in 8th round of SO Nov 2, 2008
Artyukhin scored in the eighth round of a shootout to lead the Lightning past the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Saturday night. "I just watched the goalie and tried to shoot low,'' Artyukhin said. "That worked. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The Business Of Hockey Nov 2, 2008
Five of the six Canadian teams Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, Ottawa Senators, Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers rose in value more than the league average. SORT LIST BY. (Forbes)
Capitals star Ovechkin to miss next game Nov 1, 2008
After Buffalo, Washington's next game is Tuesday at the Ottawa Senators. Notes:@ Boudreau signed a book deal, and his as-yet-untitled autobiography is due to come out in October 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Cole comes back home Nov 1, 2008
"He's a player we need to key on and make sure he doesn't get going out there."Last season, the Canes traded Cory Stillman and Mike Commodore -- two key members of the 2006 Cup run -- to the Ottawa Senators for Joe Corvo and Patrick Eaves. They returned to the RBC Center for a game March 16, but it was the Canes who won 5-1 as Corvo scored a hat trick and Eaves scored a goal. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Heatley, Kelly lift Senators over Panthers 2-1 Oct 31, 2008
- Dany Heatley and Chris Kelly scored third-period goals to help the Ottawa Senators rally for a 2-1 win over Florida on Thursday night. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Looking for a hockey game? Let Scotiabank and POIfriend show the way Oct 30, 2008
Scotiabank is the Official Bank of the NHL, NHLPA, NHL Alumni and CWHL, and has partnerships with the Calgary Flames and the Ottawa Senators whose home arena is Scotiabank Place. For more information, on Scotiabank's hockey programs visit Scotiabank is committed to supporting the communities in which we live and work, both in Canada and abroad. (Canada Newswire)
Gillett Sees Canada Soccer Rivalry if MLS Awards New Franchise in Country Oct 29, 2008
Other applicants for the two expansion teams that would debut in 2011 include Merritt Paulson, the 35-year-old son of U.S. Treasury Secretary , , owner of the National Football League's Atlanta Falcons and of the Ottawa Senators. Gillett and co-owner have heard criticism from Liverpool supporters for increasing the club's debt and delaying construction of a new stadium. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Sens top Sabres, end skid Oct 28, 2008
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -Mired in an early-season slump, the Ottawa Senators turned to a couple of things they can count on - their power play and a trip to Buffalo. Jason Spezza had two goals and an assist, and Alex Auld made 25 saves in Ottawa's 5-2 victory over the Sabres on Monday night, snapping a four-game losing streak. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cole will get chance for curtain call Oct 28, 2008
The return of the two Stanley Cup stalwarts with the Ottawa Senators was notable not for what they did -- Stillman had an assist and Commodore five hits -- but for what the players who came the other way in the trade did to their former team. Patrick Eaves shook off a shoulder injury to score his first goal for the Hurricanes seven minutes into the game, and Joe Corvo did the rest. (News & Observer -- Sports)
* NHL: Zherdev powers Rangers to win over Blue Jackets Oct 26, 2008
The Ottawa Senators Chris Neil, top, drags the Anaheim Ducks George Parros to the ice during the first period in Ottawa on Friday. PHOTO: AP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Leafs' Finger eager to make debut Oct 25, 2008
Finger's time to shine might finally arrive tonight, when the Leafs play host to the rival Ottawa Senators at the Air Canada Centre ... " NOTES: After a one-game benching, Jason Blake will return to the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup when they play the Ottawa Senators tonight. This means right winger Jiri Tlusty (zero points) will sit out. "He's a young guy whose confidence may be down," Toronto head coach Ron Wilson said of Tlusty. "He's 20 years old and will be a big part of the organization for a... (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Leafs battle back Oct 24, 2008
NEXT GAME: Tomorrow, 7 p.m. (ET), versus the Ottawa Senators. TV: CBC. (Globe and Mail)
Weekend Road Trip Oct 24, 2008
Wednesday night the Ottawa Senators trailed the Florida Panthers 3-1 going into the third. Ottawa then fired 26 again, that s twenty-six shots on goal during the final period. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Sundin edges closer to return Oct 24, 2008
Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson has made no secret he would enjoy seeing his countryman in a Sens sweater. After jettisoning defenceman Brian Lee to the minors they have more than $4. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
McGrattan accepts role Oct 23, 2008
The Coyotes' Brian McGrattan, a big enforcer acquired from the Ottawa Senators this summer for a fifth-round draft choice in 2009, is awaiting his first playing time of the season ... Brian McGrattan with the Ottawa Senators in October 2007. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Panthers score quick pair in first to beat Sens Oct 23, 2008
Rostislav Olesz and Nathan Horton scored goals 48 seconds apart early in the first period and Florida beat the Ottawa Senators 3-1 on Wednesday night. Cory Stillman assisted on Horton's goal that made it 2-0 in the first, then scored his third of the season midway through the second to restore the two-goal lead. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Blake latest to enter doghouse Oct 23, 2008
Leafs D Jeff Finger (foot) is not expected to suit up against the Bruins, but could be ready for Toronto's home game against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Next: Game Tonight at Boston, 7 p.m.. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
TSN going big on Raptors Oct 22, 2008
" King would not comment on the details of agreement, but sources say TSN paid an undisclosed rights fee and will share commercial time. In addition to the Raptors schedule on TSN and TSN2, CBC will air 12 games, all on Sunday afternoons, up from eight last year. The CBC wanted Sunday because it could promote the Raptors telecasts on Saturday's Hockey Night in Canada. The Score Television Network will carry 20 games, with the remaining two airing on club-owned Raptors NBA TV. Why did Maple Leaf... (Globe and Mail)
Report: NHL governors considering second team in Toronto Oct 21, 2008
The Florida Panthers visit the nation's capital to face the Ottawa Senators, Wednesday at 7pm et/4pm pt.. VOD Archive. (TSN.ca)
Coyotes fall into hole, lose at Ottawa Oct 18, 2008
OTTAWA - Daniel Alfredsson's quick return from knee surgery sparked another impressive performance by the Ottawa Senators' top line. Jason Spezza had two goals and two assists, Jarko Ruutu also scored twice and the Senators beat the Phoenix Coyotes 6-3 Friday night. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Senators waiting on Alfredsson's return Oct 17, 2008
OTTAWA (AP) -Whenever Daniel Alfredsson has been out with an injury in the past, the Ottawa Senators have struggled. It's a situation they'll need to remedy if forced to wait a little longer for him to return after knee surgery. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sevencities bid fortwo MLS expansion teams Oct 16, 2008
Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk submitted the bid for his city, and Portland's was put in by the Paulson family, which controls the USL's Portland Timbers and Portland Beavers of baseball's Triple-A Pacific Coast League. Jeff Cooper, a lawyer who also heads the St. Louis WPS franchise, submitted the St. Louis bid. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Eye on the Hurricanes Oct 13, 2008
After losing 3-2 to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the season opener Thursday, the Wings scored late to defeat the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Johan Franzen scored two third-period goals, and the Wings beat Ottawa 3-2. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Fourth-Ranked Icers To Face Sixth-Ranked Denver In Season-Opening Hall of Fame Game Oct 13, 2008
They join senior right wing who was selected in the seventh round, 211th overall by the Ottawa Senators in 2006 and junior defenseman who was selected in the 2005 NHL Draft by the Carolina Hurricanes in the seventh round, 198th overall. TRADING PLACES: Sophomore Irish defenseman was a second round draft choice of the Washington Capitals in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. (Und.com)
Stanley Cup champion Red Wings garner first win Oct 12, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press Johan Franzen scored two goals in the third period to rally the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 win over the host Ottawa Senators on Saturday night. Franzen tied it at 2 with a goal off a quick transition 11:16 into the third before scoring the winner with 1:17 remaining. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Senators' Alfredsson to have knee surgery Oct 11, 2008
OTTAWA (AP) -Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Friday and be sidelined two weeks. He'll have a bone chip removed, the team said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hurricanes are eager to start over tonight Oct 10, 2008
"To look about the Canes' locker room Thursday was to quickly grasp how much has changed since opening night last year, of how many were not in the room.Sergei Samsonov and Tuomo Ruutu were with the Chicago Blackhawks, Joe Corvo and Patrick Eaves with the Ottawa Senators. Joni Pitkanen was with the Edmonton Oilers.Anton Babchuk was playing in Russia. Michael Leighton was in the American Hockey League. Brandon Sutter was preparing for another year of junior hockey in Red Deer, Alberta.As for Dan... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ice forecast Oct 8, 2008
By Jerry S. Mendoza, AP. One of the biggest questions hanging over the 2008-09 NHL season is whether the Wild can re-sign Marian Gaborik. (USA Today -- Sports)
Canes - NHL Oct 8, 2008
STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Tyler Kennedy scored his second goal with 25 seconds left in overtime to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins past the Ottawa Senators, 4-3 in the first NHL regular-season opener in Sweden on Saturday night. 10. (Herald Sun)
Transactions Oct 8, 2008
OTTAWA SENATORS Assigned G Brian Elliott and C Code Bass to Binghamton. SAN JOSE SHARKS Waived D Kyle McLaren, D Brad Staubitz and RW Riley Armstrong. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
RazorGator Reports NHL Rinks Attracting High Demand for Start of 2008-09 Season Oct 7, 2008
Vancouver Canucks $301 $129 $778 $227 Montreal Canadiens $283 $123 $705 $155 Toronto Maple Leafs $272 $100 $700 $201 Edmonton Oilers $244 $140 $503 $125 Calgary Flames $237 $146 $392 $185 New York Rangers $204 $90 $420 $152 Minnesota Wild $174 $103 $308 $108 Detroit Red Wings $170 $55 $588 $34 Pittsburgh Penguins $158 $89 $554 $155 Ottawa Senators $151 $73 $363 $42 Buffalo Sabres $147 $112 $273 $112 Washington Capitals $145 $84 $312 $70 San Jose Sharks $142 $50 $335 $68 New Jersey Devils $134... (PR Newswire)
Rangers sweep European series with Lightning Oct 6, 2008
The Pittsburgh Penguins played the Ottawa Senators in Stockholm, Sweden, later Sunday in another regular-season series the NHL hopes will increase the leagues European presence. As they did on Saturday, the Rangers widely outshot the Lightning. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Healtey powers Sens to split with Pens Oct 6, 2008
Playing an NHL regular-season game in his native Sweden and skating off with his Ottawa Senators teammates after a satisfying victory could be a once-in-a-lifetime event. "This is an experience that I'll always remember and which I'm going to rank among the highlights in my career,'' Alfredsson said after helping the Senators to a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday.advertisementThe 35-year-old Alfredsson, who says he will not return to the Swedish Elite League when he ends his NHL... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Alfredsson relishes home-ice as Senators shine in Sweden Oct 6, 2008
Playing an NHL regular-season game in his native Sweden and skating off with his Ottawa Senators teammates after a satisfying victory could be a once-in-a-lifetime event. GAME REPORT. (USA Today -- Sports)
Sens' owner: Euro expansion is 'going to happen' Oct 6, 2008
This year the Ottawa Senators and played a pair in Stockholm while the and the squared off for two in Prague. ESPN.com's Scott Burnside reported last weekend that as many as eight NHL teams may open the season overseas next October. (ESPN -- NHL)
NHL preview: Red Wings still favored in league of changes Oct 6, 2008
The Penguins are one of four teams set to begin the NHL regular season this weekend in Europe, where they take on the Ottawa Senators in a two-game set in Sweden. The New York Rangers will face the Tampa Bay Lightning in a pair of games in the Czech Republic. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Rangers Top Lightning In NHL Opener Oct 5, 2008
The Pittsburgh Penguins were to play the Ottawa Senators in Stockholm, Sweden, later Saturday. The NHL also opened last season in Europe with the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings playing two games in London. (KSBW 8, CA)
Kennedy lifts Pens past Senators in overtime Oct 5, 2008
Kennedy scored his second goal with 25 seconds left in overtime to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins past the Ottawa Senators, 4-3 in the first NHL regular-season opener in Sweden on Saturday night. Alfredsson, Ottawas captain who holds the Senators career mark in games played (854), goals (331), assists (516) and points (847), was held pointless as he returned to his native Sweden for the first time with his NHL team. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rangers open season with win over Lightning Oct 5, 2008
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators played later Saturday in Stockholm, Sweden. It was the fifth time the NHL began its season outside North America, with the other three times coming in Japan in 1997, 1998 and 2000. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dodgers extend Cubs' World Series drought Oct 5, 2008
Dodgers extend Cubs' World Series drought. Dodgers extend Cubs' World Series drought. (CBC.ca)
Rangers top Lightning Oct 5, 2008
ALSO SATURDAYPENGUINS 4, SENATORS 3 (OT): Tyler Kennedy scored his second goal with 25 seconds left in overtime to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins past the Ottawa Senators in the first NHL regular-season opener in Sweden. Kennedy, who also scored 40 seconds into the first period in front of 13,699 at Stockholm's soldout Globe Arena, beat Ottawa goalie Martin Gerber with a wrister from the left circle. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sports Calendar Oct 5, 2008
NHL: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New York Rangers, RDS, noon; Ottawa Senators vs.Pittsburgh Penguins, CBC, RDS, 2:30 p.m.. OHL: Guelph Storm at Ottawa 67's, Rogers Cable 22, 2 p.m.. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Allan MuirINSIDE THE NHL Oct 5, 2008
Northeast Division preview - Allan Muir - SI.com. Posted: Saturday October 4, 2008 3:17PM; Updated: Saturday October 4, 2008 3:18PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
