Ottawa Senators Turn 25
Dec. 6, 1990, is a date that many Ottawa Senators hockey fans will always remember. It’s the day that then-NHL President John Ziegler, Jr. announced that the cities of Ottawa and…
Senators History
Full Story: Daniel Alfredsson’s Road to the Rafters
Daniel Alfredsson first set foot in the Ottawa Senators organization in 1995. At that time, not even “Alfie” himself thought that he would make his case in the NHL. But…
Ottawa’s First Retired Jersey
The Ottawa Senators’ decision to retire Daniel Alfredsson’s number was considered an easy choice for many people. Of course, Alfredsson is just the second Senators player to have the honour.…
Senators to Retire Alfredsson’s #11
When Daniel Alfredsson was drafted in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft, barely anybody took notice. He was selected in the sixth round of the draft, 133 overall by the Ottawa Senators.…
Hate Him or Love Him, Alfie is an Ottawa legend
Last week we went over some of the brightest spots in Daniel Alfredsson’s 18-year NHL career. As promised, today we will be delving into some of the more infamous acts…
Alfredsson Ascends into History
When the Ottawa Senators announced last week that the team would be retiring Daniel Alfredsson’s number 11 it didn’t come as much of a surprise. He is the first player…
Senators Looking for History to Repeat Itself
The Ottawa Senators may see it as somewhat of an honour, but they would have wished that it came under the circumstances of a win, or at least a loss…
The Ottawa Senators Franchise Four
The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. In this series, I’ll be taking a look at the history of all 30 NHL…
Is Erik Karlsson Number One in Sens History?
At the tender age of 25, Erik Karlsson has already put himself easily in the conversation for the top defenseman in the Senators’ history. But is he the best? Numero…