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July 01, 2025

Trade Watch: Jason Spezza Edition

July 01, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Bruce Garrioch broke it: Jason Spezza has been traded to the Dallas Stars.

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July 01, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Jason Spezza, Ottawa Senators, Bryan Murray
June 02, 2025

Ovechkin could learn from Hossa

June 02, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“Goals don’t come off the cycle now, it’s all transition. Ovechkin used to be that way when he first started and was scoring."

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June 02, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Marian Hossa, Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, Ottawa Senators, Chicago Blackhawks, Perry Pearn
May 29, 2025

Senators like Lazar's 'comprehensive game'

May 29, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“In general, his style of play is a good fit for any NHL team because he’s a very competitive, solid two-way player.”

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May 29, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Curtis Lazar, Ottawa Senators, Randy Lee
May 28, 2025

Melynk: Putin using Hitler's playbook

May 28, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"This is the way the playbook ran with Hitler. There’s no doubt in my mind.”

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May 28, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Ottawa Senators, Eugene Melynk
May 26, 2025

Lazar feels he's ready for Senators

May 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I got a lot of ice time in key situations this year and I felt I flourished in it."

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May 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Curtis Lazar, Ottawa Senators, Bryan Murray
May 18, 2025

Lazar complements (and compliments) Reinhart's leadership

May 18, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I mean, he’s a man amongst boys, he can win any battle, if necessary, and really put the team on his back."

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May 18, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Curtis Lazar, Griffin Reinhart, Ottawa Senators, New York Islanders, Edmonton Oil Kings
May 12, 2025

Reports: Spezza, Phaneuf being shopped

May 12, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Dion Phaneuf and Jason Spezza are each reportedly available on the NHL trade market.

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May 12, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Ottawa Senators, Jason Spezza, Toronto Maple Leafs, Dion Phaneuf
April 27, 2025

Retirement or Red Wings likely for Alfredsson

April 27, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“As a family we’ve had a wonderful time in Detroit and everybody likes it."

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April 27, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Daniel Alfredsson, Detroit Red Wings, Ottawa Senators
April 26, 2025

Richardson mulls future as NHL head coach

April 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I'm loyal to Bryan and the organization, because they've been loyal to me."

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April 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Luke Richardson, Paul MacLean, Bryan Murray, Ottawa Senators
April 26, 2025

Senators prospect Puempel 'doesn't back down'

April 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"He'll go to the hard areas to score, he's got a quick release, he's got a heavy shot, he's got an NHL shot."

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April 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Ottawa Senators, Matt Puempel, Luke Richardson
April 22, 2025

Conacher wants to be part of Sabres' solution

April 22, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“I want to be with this team longer than I’ve been with Tampa and Ottawa.”

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April 22, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Buffalo Sabres, Cory Conacher, Tampa Bay Lightning, Ottawa Senators
April 15, 2025

Melynk sets record straight on chats with Senators players

April 15, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"These are guys that I trust and I've been around for a long, long time and it's kind of blown out of proportion."

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April 15, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Eugene Melynk, Ottawa Senators
April 14, 2025

Senators' Spezza noncommittal on contract extension

April 14, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"There's a lot of time to reflect. I'm sure Bryan has to reflect and I have to reflect."

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April 14, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Jason Spezza, Ottawa Senators
April 14, 2025

Trading Spezza would likely cost Senators Hemsky

April 14, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“I want to play with a good centre. That’s the most important for me."

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April 14, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Ottawa Senators, Ales Hemsky, Jason Spezza
April 13, 2025

Brown unsure what play-by-play future holds

April 13, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I am hopeful that I have done enough in my career that there will still be a place for me in the business next season."

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April 13, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Dean Brown
April 11, 2025

Lehner maturing for Senators

April 11, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I guess being young you expect a little bit too much sometimes, and then you get a little bit too disappointed when it doesn't happen."

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April 11, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Ottawa Senators, Robin Lehner
April 10, 2025

Contract, trade speculation 'doesn't concern' Spezza

April 10, 2025/ Chris Nichols
Contract, trade speculation 'doesn't concern' Spezza

"We're all disappointed with how the year has gone and that's the reality of not making the playoffs."

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April 10, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Ottawa Senators, Jason Spezza
April 08, 2025

Michalek would like to stay with Senators

April 08, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I don't know whether they want to re-sign me or not."

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April 08, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Ottawa Senators, Milan Michalek
April 07, 2025

Senators' Anderson: 'You want to be Superman'

April 07, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"You want to do everything you can to help the team win but there's going to be nights you're human and you make mistakes."‹

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April 07, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Craig Anderson, Ottawa Senators
April 06, 2025

Fatigued Karlsson reflects on 'tough year'

April 06, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I've been tired most of the year and it's been a long year."

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April 06, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Erik Karlsson, Ottawa Senators
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