Sens Rewind: 15 Years Later, A Look Back At The Senators' Rebuild That Wasn't

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitBig Ten bans pro returneesMahomes hopes to play Week 1NCAA eligibility crisisLLWS scores, scheduleStory byStory bySens Rewind: 15 Years Later, A Look Back At The Senators' Rebuild That Wasn'tSteve WarneWed, August 26, 2026 at 12:18 PM UTC·7 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesSenators' glaring roster flaw that must be fixed before 2026-27 NHL seasonThe Ottawa Senators are coming off their second straight playoff appearance . Ottawa made the postseason following a bit of a slow start to the year. The Senators were unable to build on their 2025 playoff appearance, though. They were swept in the first round this past season by the eventual Stanley Cup champion, the Carolina Hurricanes. 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Although he still would have rather him not go to a rival like the Toronto Maple Leafs.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsAdvertisementAdvertisementLeafs acquire Erik Karlsson in hot, new Elliotte Friedman rumorElliotte Friedman with a bomb!HockeyFeedWith The Canucks In Rebuild Mode, Should The Senators Make Brock Boeser A Trade Target?With a rebuild underway, the Canucks would probably be willing to deal 29-year-old winger Brock Boeser. Could he fill the Senators' need for a top-six winger? Would the cost be worth it?The Hockey News - Ottawa SenatorsCould The Maple Leafs Pursue Penguins' Erik Karlsson During The 2026-27 NHL Season?Could the Toronto Maple Leafs consider pursuing Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman and three-time Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson in the 2026-27 NHL season?The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsDrake Batherson Poised for Contract Extension with SenatorsThe Ottawa Senators are in line to retain one of their top forwards in Drake Batherson. For the last four seasons, he’s scored at least 60 or more points.Now, he’s available to be awarded a contract extension.The revised Collective Bargaining Agreement will come into effect on September 16. Part of the new CBA is that […] The post Drake Batherson Poised for Contract Extension with Senators appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYStars' glaring roster flaw that must be fixed ahead of 2026-27 NHL seasonThe Dallas Stars have consistently been one of the top teams in the Western Conference over the last seven years. The Stars fell well short of expectations last year after losing in the first round of the playoffs to the Minnesota Wild. Despite the disappointing 2025-26 campaign, players such as Matt Duchene still have faith this team can compete . 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The post Maple Leafs Predicted to Trade for $92 Million Star Defenseman appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYBrady Tkachuk Senators’ Trade Fallout Intensifies After Scathing Insider ReportThe Ottawa Senators lost their on-ice captain and their former legendary on-ice captain in the same offseason, as Brady Tkachuk was traded to the divisional rival Florida Panthers, while Daniel Alfredsson joined the coaching staff of the rival Toronto Maple Leafs.It was a difficult offseason for Senators fans, who are also dealing with the possibility […] The post Brady Tkachuk Senators’ Trade Fallout Intensifies After Scathing Insider Report appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYItems Maple Leafs Coach Jim Hiller Must Address QuicklyNew Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller has a clear mandate to steer his team back into the Stanley Cup playoffs. 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