Long-Form Wednesday
Looking at Realistic Trade Targets Involving the 7th Overall Pick
The Sens plan on adding this summer. How likely is it that their first round pick will be involved?
10 Games in, the Hamonic Experiment Has Gone Better Than Expected
An extremely early look at Hamonic’s play with the Sens
Is Mathieu Joseph’s Ceiling Higher than we Thought?
There’s nothing left to play for, but there are still some reasons to continue watching the Senators for these last 13 games
The Haunting Beauty of Pierre Dorion’s Asset Management
General Manager or Performance Artist?
Time’s Up: Why Pierre Dorion is Not the Right Person for the Job in Ottawa
While Dorion has amassed a solid group of young players, his inability to acquire good surrounding talent has always hurt him, making it difficult to trust him in the next stage of the rebuild
Your Ottawa Senators as Bad Religion Albums
Meet the 21st Centurion (Digital Boys)
I Love Our Weird Arena in Kanata
It’s (mostly) true
Keep Proving Me Wrong, Matt
[not pictured: me applying clown makeup]
Ottawa’s Sophomores are Definitely Not Slumping
Revisiting a piece from preseason on sophomore slumps and the Ottawa Senators
Alex Formenton Has Arrived
The 22-year-old is showing that he’s not only an NHLer: he’s an impact one
Have the Ottawa Senators Turned It Around?
Is the team’s hot play of late the real thing?
Ranking Pierre Dorion’s Free Agent Signings
Does anyone have a chance of beating out Artem Zub?
Alex Formenton is a Swiss Army Knife on Skates
There’s more to this kid than just his speed.
How much is DJ Smith to blame for the Sens’ record?
The coach has drawn considerable criticism this season. How much of it is warranted?
My Ottawa Senators Christmas Wishlist
Sharing what’s on my Christmas wishlist for the Ottawa Senators this year
Thomas Chabot’s Case for the Canadian Olympic Team
Should Thomas Chabot be making the Canadian Olympic team?
External Additions: How are Championship Teams Typically Built?
The Senators have relied heavily on drafting players, but how many external additions do championship teams typically make?
Looking at the Sens’ Options at Centre
With Shane Pinto potentially out long term, what should Ottawa do about the void at centre?
Looking Ahead to Sanderson’s Impact on the Senators’ Defence Corps
How should the Senators best go about managing a defence corps with two left-handed stars?
Extremely Early Senators Statistical Analysis
It’s only been six games so far, but let’s look at some interesting stats in the early going for Ottawa
The Next Core Member to Lock Up: Josh Norris
Josh Norris isn’t an RFA until the summer but it’s never too soon to think about an extension
Could 2021-22 be a Breakout Season for the Penalty Kill?
Youngsters like Shane Pinto and Alex Formenton should make for a more exciting PK unit.
Sophomore Slump Candidates for 2021-22
This week’s longform examines the dreaded "sophomore slump," and which Senators might end up falling victim to it.
Top 25 Under 25: Honourable Mentions
Who just missed the cut this year?
Should we trust the Sens to understand what makes a player good at defence?
We explore historical data, outline reasons for pessimism, and outline reasons for optimism
Assessing the State of the Atlantic Division
What is the Atlantic Division going to look like this season?
The Long-term Benefits of Ottawa’s Draft Strategy
The apparent lack of high-end talent in their prospect pool could be nothing more than a myth.
Potential Centre Targets for the Senators
The Sens are on the hunt for help up the middle.
Year in Review: Drake Batherson
It was a good, if bumpy, year for the Drake
Connor Brown’s Broken Out in a New Role With Ottawa
The Senators have needed him to be a viable option in the top-six, and he’s delivered so far.
Projecting the Wildcard Race in the 2022 Season
The Senators will have a tough battle ahead of them if they want to nab a wildcard berth next season.
Projecting the Atlantic Division in the 2022 Season
Is there a road to the playoffs for the Senators next season?