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Founded and established by Ottawa real estate developer Bruce Firestone, the team is the second NHL franchise to use the Ottawa Senators name. The original Ottawa Senators, founded in 1883, had a famed history, winning 11 Stanley Cups, and played in the NHL from 1917 until 1934. On Dec. 6, 1990, after a two-year public campaign by Firestone, the NHL awarded a new franchise, which began play in the 1992–93 season. In total, the present-day Senators have reached the postseason 16 times, including a trip to the 2007 Stanley Cup Final, which they lost to the Anaheim Ducks. 

Senators’ Goaltending Depth After Free Agency
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Now that we have looked at the depth chart for the left-wing, right-wing, center, and defense for the Ottawa Senators, it is time to move to the crease and look at the goaltending. Now that the draft, the first wave of free agency, and the development camp are over, the depth chart is taking shape and we have an idea of what the roster will look like. Related: Senators Have Been a Goaltending Carousel Since Anderson With the goaltending, it has been the biggest issue in Ottawa throughout the duration of the rebuild. With a significant amount of turnover, failed projects, and…

Senators News & Rumors: Tkachuk Denies Trade Rumors & More
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With speculation surrounding a Brady Tkachuk trade request from multiple sources, they have all been shut down by Steve Staios, and now Tkachuk himself says that there is he is committed to bringing a Stanley Cup to Ottawa. In the latest episode of the Locked On Senators Podcast, Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller were joined by the Senators’ captain who talked about his offseason, his personal and team expectations, and shutting down the rumors of the aforementioned trade request. Tkachuk Excited About New Additions Tkachuk talked about the fact that bringing in some players with playoff experience who can help…

Jake Chiasson: Everything to Know About Senators’ New Acquisition
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The Ottawa Senators have been active this offseason, trying to become contenders sooner rather than later. They recently traded for forwards Xavier Bourgault and Jake Chiasson from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Roby Jarventie and a fourth-round pick. While this deal doesn’t move the needle for either team to become champions, it does offer each player a fresh start as they seemed to have fallen out of favour with their respective teams. While the Senators will be looking to continue their rebuild, bolstering their prospect pool with two new players is a smart move considering it seemed as though…

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Senators FAQ

What year were the Ottawa Senators founded?

The current version of the Senators was founded and established by Ottawa real estate developer Bruce Firestone in 1992.

When did the Ottawa Senators play their first game?

The Senators’ first game was played on Oct. 8, 1992, against the Montreal Canadiens. They won 5-3.

Who is the current head coach of the Ottawa Senators?

Travis Green is the current head coach of the Ottawa Senators.