After indicating in the spring of 2015 that he would soon be stepping down as general manager of the Ottawa Senators, Bryan Murray made it official Sunday morning when he renounced his title. Murray served as general manager of the Senators organization for a total of nine seasons, coming into the scene midway through the […] READ MORE
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How The Red Wings Extended The Streak
It started with an upstart 1990-91 squad that was led by a 25-year old captain by the name of Steve Yzerman, coached by Bryan Murray in his first of three seasons behind the Detroit bench. Taking building blocks like 20-year old Sergei Fedorov, 21-year old Nicklas Lidstrom, 24-year old Vladimir Konstantinov along with Yzerman under […] READ MORE
Ottawa’s Busy Crease Situation
Goalie Matt O’Connor signed a two-year, entry level contract with the Ottawa Senators. This decision adds to Ottawa's Busy Crease Situation. READ MORE
Reports: Jason Spezza Extended by Stars
The former Ottawa Senators captain will have Dallas to call home for a few more years. Jason Spezza’s contract extension with DAL is four years with an AAV of $7.5M. — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) November 21, 2014 Going into a contract year last season, it was clear that Jason Spezza wanted a change of scenery. Senators […] READ MORE
Ottawa Senators GM Bryan Murray Diagnosed With Cancer
The Ottawa Senators released extremely saddening news Monday for general manger Bryan Murray. It’s been reported that Murray has been diagnosed with cancer. Bryan Murray will be undergoing testing and treatment as prescribed by specialists in collaboration with Ottawa’s team doctors themselves. In the event of treatment and testing, it’s more than likely there will be of some […] READ MORE
Sabres on the Verge of Hiring Tim Murray as Their Next GM
The rivalry between the Buffalo Sabres and the Ottawa Senators is on the verge of getting a bit more interesting. Reports are that the Sabres are concluding a deal to make Tim Murray, nephew of Senators General Manager Bryan Murray, their new GM. This would end a search that began with the firing of long-time […] READ MORE
Alfredsson's Faux Pas Draws Ire of Sens Fans
It seems as though every day former Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson’s legacy is becoming more tainted in Ottawa. After a week of very public comments back and forth between the player and his former team, Alfredsson was seen at an informal skate wearing a Senators practice jersey. It wasn’t an unusual sight, after all […] READ MORE
Ottawa Need To Give Alfredsson Reason not to Retire
He is still good enough, but are they? Just a few days after his Ottawa Senators were eliminated from the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Captain Daniel Alfredsson was faced with a decision. His latest chance at hockey’s ultimate goal being recently removed, the questions regarding his future were imminent. Would he come back for another […] READ MORE
No Name Senators Staying Strong in East
Let me introduce you to the Ottawa Senators… You may have heard of them, you may not have. The Senators hail from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The country’s capital is located between Montreal and Toronto (slightly closer to Montreal), while being right at the border of Ontario and Quebec, and not too far away from the […] READ MORE
Senators in Tatters: Karlsson's injury leaves Ottawa Reeling
Last season Erik Karlsson won the Norris Trophy as the NHL’s best defenceman. He had an incredible year with 78 points, 25 points better than the next highest scoring defenceman in the NHL. Clearly one of the best, and arguably the best offensive defenceman in the NHL today. Karlsson was huge a reason for the […] READ MORE
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Ben Kerr
Ben is a sports fan from just outside Toronto, Canada. In his day job he works as a lawyer. At night he is the COO of Last Word on Sports. Most of his articles are focused on hockey prospects.