Five Senators With The Most To Prove In 2026-27

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitCunningham controversyDodgers lose Skubal's debutCaitlin Clark just wants to playNFL training camp updatesStory bySteve WarneWed, August 5, 2026 at 3:01 PM UTC·5 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesSenators coach Travis Green admits he was surprised by Brady Tkachuk tradeTravis Green is focused on the future, but the Senators head coach opened up on how he felt after the club traded captain Brady Tkachuk.ClutchPointsSenators Teammate Finally Breaks Silence On Brady Tkachuk TradeAn era for the Ottawa Senators came to an end in stunning fashion last month, as they traded longtime captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers in one of the offseason’s most surprising moves.Tkachuk, who was taken in the first round (fourth overall) of the 2018 NHL Draft by Ottawa, developed into the face of […] The post Senators Teammate Finally Breaks Silence On Brady Tkachuk Trade appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYBrady Tkachuk's former coach was both surprised and pissed at his trade demandTravis Green opens up about the emotional fallout of losing his captain and why he still believes in Ottawa.HockeyFeedAdvertisementAdvertisementOilers Signing a Veteran UFA Would Require Admitting An Uncomfortable TruthChasing high-profile free agents signals a lack of faith in Edmonton’s rising prospects. Adding aging stars risks stalling development and reveals deep-seated doubts about the roster's future.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersDan’s Daily: Sens PO’d at Tkacuk; Adjusting Penguins Trade TalkIt was not surprising that the emotions exist, but more than a little surprising that the Ottawa Senators head coach […] The post Dan’s Daily: Sens PO’d at Tkacuk; Adjusting Penguins Trade Talk appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.Pittsburgh Hockey NowA look into goaltending for the Penguins in 2026-27The old joke that you could rename the sport of hockey goalie has some truth to it. With quality goaltending, the sky is the limit. With poor play in net, a team is basically cooked. Last summer we looked into the changing situation in the crease for the Penguins for 2025-26. The big news was […]SB Nation2 Canadiens Facing Big Seasons In 2026-27These Canadiens are gearing up for big seasons in 2026-27.The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensBruins Have Two Clear PTO Targets For Training CampThe 2026-27 regular season continues to grow ever closer, and the Boston Bruins can really take stock of their roster.The Hockey News - Boston Bruins‘I Don’t Think He Cares’ — Stanley Cup Champ Dismisses Concerns Around Brady Tkachuk’s Role With PanthersBrady Tkachuk enters the next phase of his NHL career under far different circumstances than the ones he left behind in Ottawa. After years of serving as the Senators’ captain, he now joins a veteran Panthers roster built to contend immediately, bringing renewed attention to how his game will translate in a deeper lineup.Pro Football NetworkWhere Do The Sabres Atlantic Division Rivals Stand? - Tampa Bay LightningTampa Bay finished with a 50-26-6 record and were eliminated by Montreal in the first soundThe Hockey News - Buffalo SabresWhat the Boston Bruins Depth Chart Could Look Like at 2026 Training CampA look at the Bruins' roster with a just over a month until NHL teams report, and two months prior to the start of the regular season.Boston Bruins On SIThe "Show Me" Season: Can Rory Kerins Stick in the NHL?Rory Kerins has spent the last few years doing things the right way, but now he faces the ultimate test: turning AHL dominance into a permanent NHL career. At 24 years old, the Caledonia, Ontario native is no longer just a "prospect", he’s a player with a proven track record of finding the back of the net at the AHL level, and he knows exactly what the Flames are looking for.The Hockey News - Calgary FlamesTarasenko linked to the Buffalo Sabres in free agent talksVladimir Tarasenko remains unsigned in August, and the Sabres have emerged as an intriguing landing spot.HockeyFeedBruins Roster Turnover: Where the 2022-23 Record-Setting Team Is TodayThe 2022-23 Boston Bruins set a league record with 65 wins. Only six players remain from that team just three […] The post Bruins Roster Turnover: Where the 2022-23 Record-Setting Team Is Today appeared first on Boston Hockey Now.Boston Hockey NowStanley Cup Champ Sets Lofty Benchmark for Maple Leafs’ Auston MatthewsA notable Stanley Cup is setting a lofty standard for the Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews entering the new season. The post Stanley Cup Champ Sets Lofty Benchmark for Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYDeBrincat’s Respect Will Come in Big PaydayThe post DeBrincat’s Respect Will Come in Big Payday appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now. Those who doubt five-foot-eight Alex DeBrincat’s ability have never been in short supply. In his NHL draft year, DeBrincat boasted […] The post DeBrincat’s Respect Will Come in Big Payday appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now.Detroit Hockey NowOilers Expected to Trade Away $1.5 Million Veteran DefensemanThe Edmonton Oilers have a positional logjam to deal with in the coming weeks. At the moment, general manager Stan Bowman has eight NHL-caliber defensemen on his roster. Barring any fluke injuries ahead of training camp, one of these blueliners will likely need to be moved before the 2026-27 season starts.Evan Bouchard, Mattias Ekholm, Jake […] The post Oilers Expected to Trade Away $1.5 Million Veteran Defenseman appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYWhy Rangers’ Oliver Bjorkstrand could ‘really outperform that contract’Perhaps the most overlooked move made by the New York Rangers during this busy offseason is the one-year, $4.5 million […]Forever Blueshirts5 Flames Players Under the Most Pressure in 2026-27Jonathan Huberdeau, Dustin Wolf, Matt Coronato, Connor Zary and Simon Nemec headline the Flames players facing the most pressure in 2026-27.The Hockey News - Calgary Flames