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DAILY LINEUP · FRI · SEP 25 · OTT

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DAILY LINEUP · MON · SEP 21 · OTT

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DAILY LINEUP · FRI · SEP 11 · OTT

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DAILY LINEUP · WED · SEP 9 · OTT

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DAILY LINEUP · TUE · SEP 8 · OTT

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DAILY LINEUP · MON · SEP 7 · OTT

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DAILY LINEUP · TUE · SEP 1 · OTT

**Senators' captaincy debate is heating up — here's where things stand.** • **Ottawa Senators** — No captain named yet as the leadership vacuum continues to draw league-wide attention • **Brady Tkachuk** — Remains the frontrunner in most fan and media circles despite wearing an 'A' • **Shane Pinto** — Emerging as a dark-horse candidate as his on-ice presence grows • **Thomas Chabot** — Defensive anchor and veteran voice keeps his name in the conversation • **Senators core** — Whoever gets the 'C' will set the tone for a team with genuine playoff aspirations **Watch for:** Any pre-camp roster moves that could signal who management is building around. The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · MON · AUG 31 · OTT

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DAILY LINEUP · SUN · AUG 30 · OTT

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DAILY LINEUP · SAT · AUG 29 · OTT

**Senators captain debate heats up — and Ottawa's homegrown legends get their flowers.** • **Ottawa** – Podcast dives into the wide-open captaincy race heading into the season • **Ottawa** – Local-born Senators ranked: a deep look at the franchise's homegrown legacy • **Ottawa** – No clear frontrunner for the C, with multiple strong internal candidates in the mix • **Ottawa** – Ottawa-born talent spotlight raises questions about identity and culture in the locker room **What to watch:** Which Senators player makes the loudest case for the captaincy in training camp. The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · FRI · AUG 28 · OTT

**Senators summer buzz: Tkachuk talks trash, star wins on the links** - **Ottawa Senators** — Brady Tkachuk savors Toronto boos, accidentally puts Seattle in Canada (classic Tkachuk) - **Ottawa Senators** — Yahoo Sports slots Ottawa at No. 16 in NHL Summer Splash Rankings - **Ottawa Senators** — Unnamed Sens star takes home golf championship in Nova Scotia What to watch: Which Senator claimed that Cape Breton title — and can they carry that energy into camp? The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · THU · AUG 27 · OTT

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DAILY LINEUP · WED · AUG 26 · OTT

**Stützle speaks — and suddenly the Tkachuk saga looks different.** • **Senators:** Stützle's comments reignite debate over how Ottawa handled Tkachuk's exit • **Senators:** Questions resurface about locker room culture under the current core • **Senators:** Stützle's candor puts Ottawa's front office under renewed scrutiny • **Senators:** Fan base split on whether this helps or hurts the rebuild narrative **What to watch:** Whether GM Steve Staios addresses Stützle's remarks before camp opens. The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · TUE · AUG 25 · OTT

**Tkachuk trade drama heats up — here's what's happening with your Sens.** - **Senators:** Brady Tkachuk trade fallout intensifies following a scathing insider report via Yahoo Sports - **Senators:** A new Hockey News piece spotlights the top five Sens players born and raised right in Ottawa **What to watch:** Will the organization respond publicly to the insider report, or let the noise die down? The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · MON · AUG 24 · OTT

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DAILY LINEUP · SUN · AUG 23 · OTT

**Tkachuk in the headlines for the wrong reasons** • **Senators:** Fan favorite publicly calls out captain Brady Tkachuk in viral moment • **Tkachuk:** No response yet from the alternate captain as story gains traction online • **Ottawa:** Fanbase divided on social media over the criticism • **Senators:** Team brass staying quiet as offseason drama continues to simmer **Watch:** Whether Tkachuk addresses the comments — and whether this becomes a distraction heading into camp. The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · SAT · AUG 22 · OTT

**Senators camp is open — and the questions are already piling up.** - **OTT:** Stützle says the team is locked in on "what's ahead" following the Brady Tkachuk trade - **OTT:** Yakemchuk emerging as the most compelling storyline to track at training camp **What to watch:** Whether Stützle steps into a true leadership void or Ottawa leans on a committee approach post-Tkachuk. The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · FRI · AUG 21 · OTT

**Senators' best players ranked by EA NHL 27 — who made the top 10?** • **OTT** — EA Sports NHL 27 ratings reveal Ottawa's top 10 Senators by overall score • **OTT** — Brady Tkachuk expected to lead the list as the team's franchise anchor • **OTT** — Young guns like Shane Pinto and Tim Stützle likely climbing the ratings ladder • **OTT** — Goaltending ratings will be a key storyline after offseason roster moves • **OTT** — Full list offers a snapshot of where EA sees Ottawa's roster strength heading into 2024-25 **What to watch:** See if the ratings match your personal Sens power rankings — and who got snubbed. The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · THU · AUG 20 · OTT

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DAILY LINEUP · WED · AUG 19 · OTT

**Senators kicking off camp with fresh faces and familiar questions.** - **Ottawa** re-signs Xavier Bourgault to a one-year deal, locking up depth up front - **Ottawa** training camp opens with four major storylines to track this month - **Ottawa vs. NY Islanders** faced off last night — check TNT Sports for the final score and highlights **What to watch:** How Bourgault fits into the lineup picture as camp battles heat up. The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · TUE · AUG 18 · OTT

**Senators offseason on a knife's edge — here's where things stand** - **Ottawa** is racing a Sept. 15 deadline to lock up Drake Batherson before talks get messy - **Ottawa** faces a tough question: are the Sens actually better or worse without Brady Tkachuk on paper? - **Ottawa** 2025-26 roster looks largely set, per Yahoo Sports — barring a Batherson deal shaking things up **What to watch:** Whether Batherson signs before Sept. 15 — it's the move that shapes Ottawa's entire season outlook. The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · MON · AUG 17 · OTT

**A broadcasting legend hangs up the mic after 51 years.** • **Ottawa Senators** – Long-time voice of the organization officially calls it a career • **Belleville Senators** – AHL affiliate also loses a familiar face from the broadcast booth • **Senators organization** – Loses decades of institutional knowledge and fan connection • **NHL broadcasting** – A 51-year career stands as a testament to rare dedication in the industry **What to watch:** Listen for tributes from the Sens organization and who steps into the void behind the mic. The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · SUN · AUG 16 · OTT

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DAILY LINEUP · SAT · AUG 15 · OTT

**Senators gear up for a tough date with Boston next season.** • **Ottawa** faces the Bruins in a 2026-27 opponent preview breakdown • **Boston** ranked as a key rival to watch on Ottawa's upcoming schedule • **Senators** roster construction will be tested against Atlantic Division heavyweights • **Ottawa** depth and defensive structure highlighted as areas under the microscope What to watch: How Ottawa's offseason moves stack up before puck drop against Boston. The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · FRI · AUG 14 · OTT

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DAILY LINEUP · THU · AUG 13 · OTT

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DAILY LINEUP · WED · AUG 12 · OTT

**Senators offseason report card is in — here's how they graded out.** • **Ottawa** — Atlantic Division breakdown puts OTT's moves under the microscope via Florida Hockey Now • **Ottawa** — Offseason additions assessed as Sens build toward playoff contention • **Ottawa** — Defense and forward depth moves among the key areas evaluated • **Ottawa** — Grade reflects front office's aggressive approach to close the gap in the East **Watch for:** How Ottawa's offseason haul translates when training camp opens. The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · TUE · AUG 11 · OTT

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DAILY LINEUP · MON · AUG 10 · OTT

**Senators land at No. 26 in Yahoo's NHL off-season power rankings.** • **Ottawa** — Ranked 26th league-wide as the off-season reshaping continues • **Ottawa** — Rankings reflect a rebuild still in progress, not yet a playoff lock • **Ottawa** — Young core remains the foundation scouts and analysts keep pointing to • **Ottawa** — Movement up or down hinges on roster moves before training camp opens **Watch for:** Any Senators signings or trades that could shake that 26 ranking before camp. The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · SUN · AUG 9 · OTT

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DAILY LINEUP · SAT · AUG 8 · OTT

**Senators get snubbed and cursed — rough night for Ottawa fans.** - **Ottawa Senators** — Shut out of NHL Network's top 20 winger rankings entirely - **Ottawa Senators** — One jersey number carrying a disproportionate curse, per Yahoo Sports **What to watch:** Will Senators management use the rankings snub as bulletin-board fuel heading into camp? The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · FRI · AUG 7 · OTT

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DAILY LINEUP · THU · AUG 6 · OTT

**Senators' 2026-27 redemption storylines are already being written** • **Ottawa** — Five Senators face major prove-it seasons heading into 2026-27 • **Sanderson** — D-man among those with most to prove after uneven 2025-26 • **Giroux** — Veteran needs a bounce-back to justify another contract year • **Greig** — Ridly must convert promising flashes into consistent production • **Stutzle** — Star center carries the heaviest burden as the face of the rebuild • **Chabot** — Former captain still seeking to recapture his Norris-caliber form **Watch for Senators training camp battles this fall — roster spots and legacies are on the line.** The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · WED · AUG 5 · OTT

**Senators fans, here's your morning briefing.** • **Ottawa Senators** – Archival deep-dive revisits Tim Stützle's pre-draft hype and how the promise has (or hasn't) translated • **Stützle** – Scouts flagged elite skating, vision, and two-way upside before Ottawa selected him 3rd overall in 2020 • **The verdict** – Four seasons in, he's hit milestones but consistency questions linger heading into contract territory • **Ottawa** – Development of Stützle remains the clearest indicator of where this rebuild actually stands **What to watch:** How Stützle performs down the stretch will set the tone for Ottawa's offseason negotiations. The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · TUE · AUG 4 · OTT

**Tkachuk bombshell drops overnight — here's what we know** • **Senators** — A teammate has publicly broken silence on the Brady Tkachuk trade situation • **Tkachuk** — No official deal confirmed yet, but locker room voices are now entering the conversation • **Ottawa** — Internal reaction signals this is bigger than the front office is letting on • **Senators core** — Roster chemistry and leadership dynamics now firmly in question **What to watch:** Which teammate spoke, and whether more voices follow today. The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · MON · AUG 3 · OTT

**Sens rookie just won the NHL's coolest individual award — here's why it matters.** • **Ottawa Senators** — Newcomer takes home NHL Goal of the Year honors, a rare feat for a first-year player • **Ottawa Senators** — The recognition puts the rookie on the league's radar heading into the stretch run • **Ottawa Senators** — Morale boost for a team fighting for playoff positioning in a tight Atlantic race • **Ottawa Senators** — Young core continues to flash the kind of skill that has Sens fans believing in the rebuild **What to watch:** Can the rookie carry this momentum into Ottawa's next game and keep the Senators in the playoff hunt? The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · SUN · AUG 2 · OTT

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DAILY LINEUP · SAT · AUG 1 · OTT

**Tkachuk out — now what for Ottawa?** • **Senators** – Brady Tkachuk has departed, leaving a massive leadership void in the nation's capital • **Senators** – Club now faces urgent questions around captaincy, locker room culture, and roster identity • **Senators** – Young core of Sanderson, Stutzle, and Pinto must step up in Tkachuk's absence • **Senators** – Management under pressure to address the fallout quickly heading into the season **Watch for:** Whether the Senators name a new captain — and who answers the bell as the face of this franchise. The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · FRI · JUL 31 · OTT

**Xhekaj's future in Montreal could reshape Ottawa's division landscape.** • **Canadiens** are weighing Arber Xhekaj's role as he pushes for a bigger contract • **Xhekaj** brings the physical edge Montreal has leaned on but his fit long-term is uncertain • **Senators** stand to benefit if Montreal's blue line situation creates instability in the division • **Ottawa** faces a Habs squad potentially in flux heading into the stretch run • **Montreal** must decide: commit to Xhekaj or risk losing a key deterrent on the back end **Watch whether Xhekaj's next contract demand forces Montreal's hand before the trade deadline.** The lineup's set. Drop in.

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