Josh Bell

Starting out as an Ottawa Senators contributor for The Hockey Writers, Josh is now an editor and at-large contributor, focusing on prospects, the NHL Draft, hockey history, and breaking news stories.

Ottawa Senators 2018-19 Season Preview

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It’s hard to believe that only two seasons ago, the Ottawa Senators were just one goal away from the Stanley Cup Finals. Entering last season, hopes were high for the club…

Senators Ready for a Change in Leadership

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After a year finishing second-last in the NHL and being surrounded by drama, trade rumours, and ownership issues, the Ottawa Senators are ready for a change. The players have spoken…

Ray Emery: Remembering the Fighter

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Ray Emery was no ordinary NHL goaltender. He had a big personality. He was a fighter. On July 15, the hockey world was shocked to learn of Emery’s passing, at just 35…

Senators’ Tkachuk Has a Tough Decision

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With the fourth overall pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, the Ottawa Senators selected Brady Tkachuk from Boston University. The son of NHL legend Keith and brother of the…

Senators and Karlsson Repeating History

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On July 5, 2013, Sens Nation was shocked when their long-time captain and face of the franchise signed with the Detroit Red Wings. One year later, on July 1, 2014,…

Senators Have More Than Just Karlsson

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All eyes in Ottawa are on the Erik Karlsson situation. On July 1, general manager Pierre Dorion announced that the club had offered the franchise player a contract extension, later…

Ottawa Senators 3 Biggest Questions

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This year was one to forget for the Ottawa Senators, finishing second-to-last in the NHL after a promising playoff run the year before. As the free agency period has gotten underway,…