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Mendes on Elliott: Night of the living dead
The Ottawa Senators will face a familiar face on Tuesday when Brian Elliott returns to Canada's most infamous goalie graveyard.
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Mendes on Sens: Improved relations
Jason Spezza has had a roller coaster career in Ottawa but he may have found his comfort zone after the hiring of head coach Paul MacLean.
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Mendes on Turris: The other side of the ice
Kyle Turris makes his return to Phoenix for the 1st time since being traded and he's eager to show his former club what they missed out on.
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Karlsson the diver
Ian Mendes breaks down the career penalty log of Erik Karlsson and asks what the all-star has done to warrant his diving reputation.
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Alfie to pick Karlsson first in ASG draft
Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson says if he can, he will pick Erik Karlsson first in the all-star fantasy draft.
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Deal or no deal?
Ottawa GM Bryan Murray is reassessing his deadline plans as the continued hot play of the Sens has them comfortably in a playoff spot.
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Mendes on Sens: Marking the media
The Senators received high marks on their mid-season report card, but what about those who cover the team -- pass or fail?
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Sens' Karlsson expected to return Thursday
The Ottawa Senators are optimistic that Erik Karlsson will be able to return to the lineup Thursday night against the New York Rangers.
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What to do with Kuba
Senators defenceman Filip Kuba had a disappointing season last year and looked to be on the trading block before regaining form this year.
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10 Ottawa observations
Here are 10 observations on this year's Senators squad at the halfway point of the season.
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Regin may need surgery
Ottawa Senators forward Peter Regin has re-injured his shoulder and will be out of the lineup for an indefinite period of time.
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Sens' Winchester suffers concussion vs. Sabres
Ottawa Senators forward Jesse Winchester suffered a concussion after he was hit by Buffalo Sabres forward Paul Gaustad Tuesday night.
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Senators' Michalek to return before Christmas?
Milan Michalek resumed skating on Tuesday, exactly one week after suffering a concussion that has kept him out of the Senators lineup.
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Senators' Michalek suffers concussion
Ottawa Senators forward Milan Michalek suffered a concussion after colliding with teammate Erik Karlsson Tuesday night in Buffalo.
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Sens' Filatov joins CSKA Moscow of KHL
As Nikita Filatov is on his way to the KHL to join HC CSKA Moscow, Sens GM Bryan Murray has no regrets about trading for him.
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New rules for a Sens reporter
With Rogers purchasing a joint share in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, does that affect the job for a Senators reporter?
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Sens place Kuba on IR with shoulder injury
The Ottawa Senators have placed Filip Kuba on the injured reserve list with a shoulder injury. He is expected to be out 3-4 weeks.
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Spezza the Cowboy
The Ottawa Senators' Jason Spezza jumps at the chance to check out the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders' locker room.
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Welcome back Larry, er, Paul
Paul MacLean and his unmistakable moustache return to Winnipeg Tuesday for the first time as a head coach. Someone better warn O-PEE-CHEE.
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Mendes: Murray might make a move
Now that the Senators are in the playoff race, Bryan Murray admitted he may look at adding a piece or two to his team.
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Mendes on Filatov: Staying put ... for now
Disgruntled winger Nikita Filatov is unhappy playing in the AHL, but Senators GM Bryan Murray isn't ready to give up on him just yet.
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Mendes on Sens: Ottawa's gracious leader
There is a general rule in the world of live sports television: Don't ask for an interview with a player who just made a terrible play.
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Mendes on Sens: The name game
Craig Anders(s)on had a different nameplate back when he (sort of) kicked off his NHL career in Calgary.
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Alfie is ready to play
Daniel Alfredsson, who has missed the past five games with a concussion, appears set to play for the Senators when they visit Buffalo.
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Alfredsson skates for 1st time since injury
Ottawa Senators forward Daniel Alfredsson was on the ice Monday for the first since suffering a concussion nine days ago.
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Alfie suffering concussion-like symptoms
Speaking for the first time since suffering a concussion on Saturday, Alfredsson said he is still dealing with symptoms on a daily basis.
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Mendes on Senators: A numbers game
Have you ever wondered why players wear certain sweater numbers? The Sens answer that question.
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Sens hold players-only meeting after blowout
The doors to the Ottawa Senators dressing room were closed for 15 minutes following Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.
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Gonchar, Anderson likely out vs. Flyers
Ottawa Senators defenseman Sergei Gonchar is being listed as doubtful for Tuesday's home game against the Philadelphia Flyers.
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Gamezone: Live Sens-Capitals chat
After a lopsided loss on Thursday night, the last thing the Ottawa Senators needed was a date with one of the best teams in the East.
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Auld to make first start for Sens vs. Caps
Alex Auld will make his first start of the season for the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night when they visit the Washington Capitals.
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Mendes on Sens: Third time's a charm
It took a third period rally but the Ottawa Senators finally beat Dany Heatley.
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Heatley calmer about 2nd visit to Ottawa
Dany Heatley says he will be a little more relaxed as he's set to play his second game in Ottawa on Tuesday.
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MacLean era starts off on wrong foot
Cory Emmerton had a goal and an assist to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Ottawa Senators 5-3 in the season opener for both teams.
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MacLean's reference letter
When Bryan Murray went looking for a head coach, he asked his old hire Mike Babcock for his opinion.
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Youth movement
It could be another tough season for a young Senators team that is in transition.
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Alfie: This season could be my last
Speaking to Sportsnet on the weekend, Alfredsson said he is preparing as though this season -- his 16th in the NHL -- will be his final one.
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Mendes on MLB: Hopping on the bandwagon
When I saw the Jets make their return to Winnipeg earlier this month, I have to admit there was a part of me that thought about the Expos returning to Montreal.
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Regin could miss start of season for Senators
Ottawa Senators centre Peter Regin could miss the start of the new campaign with a shoulder injury.
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Tweet happens
Sens goalie Mike McKenna is quite active on Twitter, something he wasn't allowed to do while with the Devils
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Turning the page
Sergei Gonchar is excited about the new-look Senators and his role as a leader.
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Alfie skates for 1st time since surgery
Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson skated today for the first time since having surgery in the middle of June to correct a nerve issue in his lower back.
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Mendes on Blue Jays: Bracketology B-sides
Looking at some of the best Blue Jays regular season moments that didn't make the Bracketology cut.
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Alfredsson to start skating next week
Six weeks after undergoing back surgery, Daniel Alfredsson says he is on track to be with the Ottawa Senators for the start of training camp next month.
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Mendes on Conn Smythe: Case for Luongo
Perplexed by the notion that Roberto Luongo is being overlooked for the Conn Smythe award.
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Sens to keep Lehner in minors next season
Robin Lehner's performance in the AHL playoffs likely hasn't earned him a job serving as Craig Anderson's back-up next season, according to general manager Bryan Murray.
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Kane excited about move
If some Atlanta Thrashers players are reluctant to move to Winnipeg, Evander Kane certainly isn't one of them.
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Feeling the pressure
Canadian teams usually face stress in the Cup final, but this year may be different.
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Seguin lifts Bruins to Game 2 win
Tyler Seguin had two goals and two assists and the Boston Bruins fed off the energy of the recently promoted rookie to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-5 and tie the Eastern Conference finals at one game each on Tuesday night.
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Lightning take East finals opener
Sean Bergenheim began a stretch of three Tampa Bay goals in 1:25 in the first period and the Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 5-2 in the opener of the Eastern Conference finals Saturday night.
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Bergeron on ice for "light skate"
Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron skated for the first time since suffering a concussion eight days ago.
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Bruins win Game 4 to eliminate Flyers
Milan Lucic scored twice, Johnny Boychuk got the go-ahead goal, and the Boston Bruins stopped any chance of another historic comeback by the Philadelphia Flyers with a 5-1 win Friday night that completed a sweep of the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
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Exact same position
The Bruins are hoping the outcome this year is in their favour.
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Mendes on NHL playoffs: Caught on tape
Coach Laviolette elects to show his troops a sobering video session following a painful series opener.
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Brace for it Canucks fans
Now that the Canucks have exorcised the demons, can they avoid a letdown in Game 1 vs. the Predators?
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Rebuild of Ontario
The Leafs and Senators are both in re-build mode, but which franchise is in better shape moving forward?
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Vote of confidence
Bryan Murray has agreed to a three-year contract extension that will see him remain as general manager of the Ottawa Senators through the 2013-14 season.
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Mendes on Denis Potvin: Hall of Fame man
One thing I learned while working with Denis Potvin: The only thing bigger than his hands is his character.
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Alfie won't play again this year
Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson won't play again this season.
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Sens players hope Da Costa signs in Ottawa
Bobby Butler knows exactly what Stephane Da Costa is going through. A year ago, Butler was one of the most highly sought-after NCAA players on the free agent market. After finishing his collegiate career at the University of New Hampshire, Butler had eight or nine NHL teams attempting to sign him.
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Alfredsson eyeing return this season
Daniel Alfredsson returned to the ice with his teammates for the first time in seven weeks on Monday.
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Sens' Anderson should start Thursday
Craig Anderson said he "felt great" after practice on Wednesday and anticipates starting in goal on Thursday.
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What about Kuba?
With six NHL defencemen under contract and youngsters making a push, Bryan Murray has a decision to make with Kuba.
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Alfie: Trade or retirement not on horizon
The face of the Ottawa Senators franchise broke his silence for the first time since the organization underwent a significant face lift in the past month.
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The back-up plan
Just in case there are absolutely no trades on NHL deadline day, Sportsnet has prepared Plan B.
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Funny trade wish-list
A list of 10 trades I would like to see in the NHL, strictly for comedic reasons.
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Gonchar, Campoli both doubtful for Sens
The Ottawa Senators will likely be without two defencemen when they take on division rivals this weekend. Both Sergei Gonchar and Chris Campoli suffered lower body injuries during the team's 4-3 shootout loss against the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
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Kovalev unfazed by trade speculation
Ottawa Senators forward Alex Kovalev is playing his best hockey of the season, collecting eight points in six games since the All-Star break. So it should come as no surprise, that his improved play has led to plenty of trade speculation about the veteran winger in the days leading up to the NHL trade deadline.
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Senators' Leclaire skating, progressing well
It has been almost two months since Pascal Leclaire has played a game for the Ottawa Senators, but there finally appears to be some good news for the injured netminder.
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Isles enforcer Konopka fires shot at Lemieux
Zenon Konopka used to be a Mario Lemieux fan. But after the Penguins owner criticized the New York Islanders for their role in a fight-filled game on Friday night, the New York Islanders enforcer says he's no longer looking up to the hockey legend.
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Mendes on Sens: Burning questions
How will the Mike Fisher trade affect the Senators going forward?
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Alfredsson questionable Wednesday
Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson is questionable for Wednesday's game in Calgary.
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Spezza targets Saturday return for Senators
The Ottawa Senators should have Jason Spezza back in the lineup as they start a four-game road trip in Long Island this weekend.
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Mendes on Sens: The Alfredsson approach
Should Sens captain Daniel Alfredsson retire in Ottawa or request a trade to a contender?
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It still matters
Despite what Nick Kypreos may tell you, the NHL all-star game is still an important event.
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Mendes on NHL: Fifteen ways to lose
There was a good reason for that feeling of deja vu Senators fans had Sunday in Washington.
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Rebuilding routes
Looking at different approaches Eugene Melynk can take to rebuild the struggling Senators.
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Another week until Leclaire returns for Sens
Pascal Leclaire will be out of action for at least the next week, as he suffered a setback on Friday in his recovery from a lower body injury.
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Sens lose Leclaire again, recall Lehner
Pascal Leclaire's roller coaster season in Ottawa took another downward turn as the club announced he was not available to serve as a backup for Friday night's game in Chicago.
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Murray denies Clouston rumours
Before answering his first question on Wednesday morning, Ottawa Senators general manager Bryan Murray wanted to set the record straight regarding a rumour that he tried to fire head coach Cory Clouston last month.
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Spezza out for weeks
The Ottawa Senators will have to play without their No. 1 centre for the foreseeable future.
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Mendes on stuff: 'Santa' moments in sports
Remember how devastated you were when you found out that …
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Shannon replaces Kovalev on Sens top line
On Thursday, Ryan Shannon will get a chance to do something that Alex Kovalev could not accomplish: generate offence on the Ottawa Senators top line.
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The Holiday Olympics
Some indoor fun for those whose wives won't let them play video games.
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Kovalev lashes out at Senators
Alex Kovalev has seen his ice-time reduced with a demotion to the fourth line.
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Demotion for Kovalev
Cory Clouston has demoted Alex Kovalev to the fourth line for Thursday's game against the New York Rangers.
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Heatley hangover
'Twas a strange night in Ottawa Thursday, but ideal for a blog on 10 Random Thoughts After Heatley's Return.
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Heatley: 'I just needed a change'
Since his trade request first became public 18 months ago, Dany Heatley has heard the rumours and gossip about why he really wanted to leave Ottawa.
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Fisher vows to play through injury
Even though an injury has severely limited his effectiveness, Mike Fisher has no plans to sit out a game for the Ottawa Senators.
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Spezza practises, could play Saturday
The Ottawa Senators received a double-dose of good news on Friday, as both Jason Spezza and Pascal Leclaire returned to the ice with their teammates.
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Leclaire suffers setback
It does not appear that Pascal Leclaire will be returning to the Ottawa Senators crease any time soon.
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Pominville still not close to return
Jason Pominville skated with his teammates for a second straight practice on Friday morning, but the Buffalo Sabres forward is still not close to returning to game action.
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Leclaire to start opener
Pascal Leclaire will get the start in goal for the Senators Friday night as the team welcomes the Buffalo Sabres for both clubs' season opener in Ottawa.
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Spezza skips Sens practice with groin injury
The Ottawa Senators may have to start the season without star centre Jason Spezza in the lineup. Spezza was absent in practice on Thursday morning, one day after leaving the skate early with a groin injury. That was not a positive sign, as the team opens the season at home on Friday night against the Buffalo Sabres.
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Mendes on NHL: Wait a second
Sens fans need some patience before they hit the panic button on the team's goaltending.
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Family Guy
I wish I was a single guy on Sundays during the NFL season. I miss the old days, back when I was in university and life seemed so simple.
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Second to none
Mike Fisher may be No. 2 on Ottawa's centre depth chart, but he's No. 1 in Ian's heart.
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Bad news for Kuba
Ottawa Senators defenseman Filip Kuba has a broken right leg and will be sidelined for at least six weeks. The injury occurred just 10 minutes into the team's first practice session of training camp Saturday.
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Injury bug bites again
The Ottawa Senators suffered a significant injury on the first day of training camp, as defenseman Filip Kuba left the ice with a right leg injury.
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Mendes on media: Media maelstrom
Ian Mendes attempts to end the tireless battle between the mainstream media and bloggers in the sports world by providing a few rules for each side to remember.
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Kovalev skating, on track for camp
Four months after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee, Ottawa Senators winger Alex Kovalev has resumed skating and appears to be on track for a full recovery in time for the start of the upcoming season.
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Mendes: Phillips likes Gonchar signing
Chris Phillips will start this upcoming NHL season without his usual, reliable defence partner by his side. Phillips is on board with the alterations made to the Senators blue line, which now adds Sergei Gonchar and subtracts Anton Volchenkov.
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Scaring off Spezza
Despite his contributions on and off the ice in Ottawa, Jason Spezza is being run out of town.
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Murray to sit down with Spezza soon
In the next three weeks Bryan Murray will have a very important conversation with Jason Spezza, to see if his star centre is still happy in Ottawa.
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Fuel to the fire?
Peter Laviolette does not believe that Chris Pronger's act of taking the puck at the end of each game in Chicago will give the Blackhawks any more motivation as the series shifts to Philadelphia.
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Mendes on NHL: Lowering the bar
With all the praise for Montreal's playoff run, is it time to apologize to early '90s Leafs fans?
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Eastern final comeback?
Andrei Markov participated in a full practice with his teammates on Friday, for the first time since suffering a serious knee injury in the second round of the playoffs.
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Silence of the Habs
Afraid of being surrounded by ultra-annoying Habs fans? Former annoying Habs fan Ian Mendes has the cure.
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Rooting interest
A playoff-bearded Ian Mendes is hopping on the Habs-wagon and he lists his Top 10 reasons why.
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Top 10 questions
10 questions for Ottawa Senators fans to ponder this spring.
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Thanks, but no thanks
The Ottawa Senators' Chris Phillips and Jason Spezza say they will decline invitations if asked to play for Team Canada at the upcoming World Championships.
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Cheechoo returns to Sens lineup for Game 4
Jonathan Cheechoo will play in Game 4 for the Ottawa Senators Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Cheechoo has not played an NHL game since February 11th. He was sent to the AHL by the club just prior to the Olympic break and he was recalled last week.
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Ask the expert
Don't blame Andy Sutton for his post-game showdown with a Pittsburgh reporter Friday night.
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Michalek tears ACL, done for playoffs
Milan Michalek will require season-ending surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee he suffered in Game 1 on Wednesday in Pittsburgh.
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Picking the Pens
As much as it pains me to say while wearing my Spartacat pajamas, no team can beat the Penguins.
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Sens' Kovalev to undergo MRI Friday
Ottawa Senators forward Alexei Kovalev will undergo an MRI on his injured left leg on Friday. Kovalev appeared to have hurt his left knee when he fell awkwardly after being hit by Lightning forward Todd Fedoruk in the second period of Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss.
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Sens rookie Cowen to make debut tonight
Ottawa Senators rookie defenseman Jared Cowen will make his NHL debut tonight against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Mendes: Judging the Heatley deal
Almost a full season after the Sens dealt Dany Heatley to the Sharks we can start to decide who won the trade.
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Horton gets in coach Kitchen's grill
Florida Panthers forward Nathan Horton left in the middle of practice on Tuesday morning, smashing his stick over the boards in anger before storming off the ice.
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Mendes: Goalie not needed for Cup glory
Winning the Stanley Cup is no longer dependent on having an "A" list goalie.
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Volchenkov hopes to return Thursday
Anton Volchenkov is hoping to return to the Senators lineup on Thursday night against the Carolina Hurricanes, just five days after he suffered a punishing hit from his own teammate.
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Michalek will miss two weeks after knee injury
Ottawa Senators forward Milan Michalek will be out of the lineup for at least two weeks, after suffering a left knee injury last Thursday in Atlanta.
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Clouston won't use bench to prove point
With many of his offensive stars mired in prolonged slumps, Ottawa Senators head coach Cory Clouston quickly dismissed the notion of benching any of his forwards to help spark his team.
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Fisher, Kuba likely tonight vs. Thrashers
Cory Clouston is hoping to have both Mike Fisher and Filip Kuba back in the lineup tonight, as the Ottawa Senators visit the Atlanta Thrashers.
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Things I've learned
In my 33 years on this planet, I've learned five important lessons. Prepare to be enlightened.
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Leclaire back in action as Sens visit Canes
Pascal Leclaire will get his first start in goal in nearly two months tonight, when the Ottawa Senators visit the Carolina Hurricanes at the RBC Center.
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Fresh take on gold-medal game
I decided to give you a fresh take from the game that has already been over analyzed.
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Elliott to start, Clouston mum on who's no. 1
Despite being pulled during a lopsided loss in Toronto on Saturday, Brian Elliott is getting the start in goal for the Ottawa Senators against the Calgary Flames tonight. However, Cory Clouston stopped well short of anointing him as the Senators' number one goalie.
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Mendes on Sens: Cheer for the Leafs
Don't bring out the pitchforks until you read why all Sens fans should start cheering for the Maple Leafs.
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Gym rats
I recently celebrated my 33rd birthday and I'm now at a critical juncture in my life.
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Spezza likely to play Saturday vs. Bruins
Ottawa Senators centre Jason Spezza will likely return to the lineup on Saturday, when the club visits the Boston Bruins.
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Scoreboards 4.0
There were plenty of questions I could have asked Eugene Melnyk during his media availability on Wednesday.
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Brodeur makes Broadway debut
The Ottawa Senators goaltending situation has taken another strange twist in New York, as Mike Brodeur will be in net on Thursday against the New York Rangers.
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Mendes on NHL: Team-bonding test in NYC
The Senators will put its outdoor skate experiment to the test on Thursday night in New York.
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Central Perk: Sens practise outdoors in NYC
Nobody would have been surprised if Senators coach Cory Clouston had put his team through an intense practice, followed by a lengthy video session on Wednesday.
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Kovalchuk will talk team, but not new contract
Ilya Kovalchuk will answer any questions the media throws his way -- with one notable exception.
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Sens' Fisher mired in 13-game scoring slump
Mike Fisher is the first to admit that he's not the same player he was six weeks ago. Mired in a slump that has seen him go without a goal in 13 consecutive games, the forward says he needs to re-discover his scoring touch from earlier this season.
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Spezza back on skates at Sens practice
Ottawa Senators forward Jason Spezza has taken a significant step in his recovery from a knee injury, skating on Monday for the first time in almost a month.
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Sens hold players-only meeting after latest loss
The Ottawa Senators are hoping that a little bit of talk will lead to some action. And more importantly, they are hoping it can lead them to a much-needed win.
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Sens Winchester sidelined for a month
Ottawa Senators forward Jesse Winchester is expected to miss at least one month with a knee injury suffered on Saturday night.
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Ultimate Sens Quiz
Fifteen multiple choice questions to help you kill some time and pretend you are working at the office.
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Sens likely to get Foligno back Wednesday
The Ottawa Senators might finally have some good news on the injury front as Nick Foligno might be ready to return to the line-up as early as Wednesday night.
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Sens lose Alfie to shoulder injury
The Ottawa Senators will likely be without the services of Daniel Alfredsson for an extended period of time, after he left the game with a left-shoulder injury on Wednesday night.
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Leclaire closer to return
Pascal Leclaire took a significant step towards returning to the Ottawa Senators lineup, as he participated in a full practice with his teammates on Friday in New Jersey.
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Sens will not release Karlsson for WJHC
The Ottawa Senators will not be releasing Erik Karlsson to Team Sweden so that he can participate in the 2010 IIHF World Junior Championships later this month.
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In defence of Kovalev
Saku Koivu isn't sure where the rumours of locker room chemistry issues with Alexei Kovalev started in Montreal.
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Heatley: More pressure in San Jose than Ottawa
On the eve of his first showdown with his old team, Dany Heatley wants everyone to know that he is facing more pressure in San Jose than he did in Ottawa.
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Mendes: Why I don't watch the Grey Cup
Ian Mendes reveals the Top 10 reasons why he doesn't watch the Grey Cup.
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Karlsson to rejoin Sens on Saturday
The Ottawa Senators will have Erik Karlsson back in its lineup on Saturday night against the Boston Bruins.
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Out 'til Christmas
In an ironic twist, Pascal Leclaire injured himself on Monday night in a game that the netminder was watching from the bench. And as a result, the Senators will be without their top goaltender for the next four weeks.
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Sens fear Donovan injury may be serious
Shean Donovan will be out of the Ottawa Senators line-up for an extended period of time after suffering what might be a season-ending injury on Thursday night.
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World Series Shenanigans
Among his many World Series observations, Ian Mendes wonders whether the Secret Service was keeping close tabs on Reggie Jackson with American royalty in attendance.
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Would you believe...
Ten years ago if I had told you the following five things would occur, would you have believed me?
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Kovalev expects emotional return
Alexei Kovalev isn't sure how the Montreal fans will receive him when he steps onto the ice at the Bell Centre wearing an Ottawa Senators jersey on Saturday night.
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Slumdog beat reporter
Jai Ho! Is Ian Mendes moonlighting in Bollywood music videos? The local Ottawa media thinks so.
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Senators' Fisher misses practice
Mike Fisher missed practice on Thursday with an undisclosed injury, but the forward expects to play in the Ottawa Senators regular-season opener on Saturday night in New York.
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A very dubious anniversary
On October 1, 1994, a pair of emotion-killing lockouts changed the landscape of Canadian sports for the worse.
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Teenage Sens-astion to start Saturday
When the Ottawa Senators start the season on Saturday night in New York, 19-year-old Erik Karlsson will be in the lineup and playing a significant role.
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Fantasy tips
NHL '94 and The Petr Principle are just a few of the guidelines Ian offers up to poolies.
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Clouston faced with cut-down conundrum
After Friday's preseason finale against the Boston Bruins, Cory Clouston and Bryan Murray will have several decisions to make as they finalize their roster for opening night.
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10 to watch
The NHL may or may not want to highlight these 10 games in the first half of the NHL schedule.
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Michalak, Cowen to debut tonight
Searching for their first win of the pre-season, the Ottawa Senators are hoping the addition of Milan Michalek will help spark the offence tonight in Montreal.
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Kovalev lining up with Cheechoo
Everybody figured Jason Spezza was going to have the chance to turn Jonathan Cheechoo back into a consistent goal scorer. Turns out, Alexei Kovalev is going to get the first crack at the job.
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Another side of Heatley
Believe it or not, Senators fans, there was a likeable side to Dany Heatley.
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Sens stars glad to move forward
Even though Dany Heatley's performance was crucial to their success, both Jason Spezza and Daniel Alfredsson believe that trading the star winger was the best move for the Ottawa Senators.
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Danton: Murder target was my dad
Former NHL player Mike Danton was granted full parole today, and admitted to the National Parole Board that the target of a murder-for-hire plot was his father.
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Heatley homecoming cancelled
Dany Heatley was expected to be back in Ottawa for a charity golf tournament on Friday but the Senators pulled the plug on his scheduled appearance.
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Captain calls for explanation
According to Daniel Alfredsson, star winger Dany Heatley will have some explaining to do to his teammates if he joins the Ottawa Senators for training camp next week.
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'Until we see the whites of his eyes'
Ottawa Senators head coach Cory Clouston didn't gain a lot of insight into Dany Heatley's mind set, after the star winger spoke publicly for the first time five days ago.
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Wedding crashers
I sincerely hope certain members of the media looking to interview Dany Heatley have the common sense not to show up when Jason Spezza is saying his marriage vows.
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Oilers still want Heatley
The Edmonton Oilers remain interested in Dany Heatley, despite the fact that he's yet to waive his no-trade clause to play in Alberta's capital.
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Heatley request surprised Sens
Last week, Chris Neil signed a new four-year contract to stay with the Senators. On Monday, the gritty winger said that if Dany Heatley doesn't have the same commitment to Ottawa, then it would be best for the sniper to find a new home.
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Just Dany being Dany
What happens if the Sens can't trade Heatley? Ian Mendes gives us a little history on the subject of trade demands.
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Melnyk disappointed in Heatley
Eugene Melnyk had a meeting with Dany Heatley at the end of the regular season and according to the owner, the star winger gave no indication that he wanted to be traded.
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Smoked meat with Similia
Several things learned at the NHL draft, including Glen Sather’s movie rental list and a reason to keep Rihanna away from Coyotes games.
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Return to sender?
On Friday, Dany Heatley's camp did not want to talk about the outside possibility of the sniper returning to Ottawa in the fall because a trade could not be worked out at this weekend's NHL Entry Draft.
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Sedins agent not optimistic
The future of the Sedin twins with the Vancouver Canucks will likely be decided in the next 24 hours. And the agent for both players does not sound optimistic that a new deal can be reached.
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Gillis hopeful for Sedin signings
The window is closing on Mike Gillis to land the Sedin twins before they hit the unrestricted free agent market in less than a week. And on Thursday afternoon, the Canucks GM said he remains optimistic that he can strike a deal with the dynamic pair.
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Date for Heatley deal set
Bryan Murray still intends to trade Dany Heatley by the end of this weekend's NHL Entry Draft.
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From shock to acceptance
Here is a handy guide for Sens fans coming to terms with Dany Heatley's trade demand.
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Sweet, sweet 7
Friday's finale of the Stanley Cup championship has Ian reminiscing about his favourite Game 7s.
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Heatley asks out for hockey reasons
According to his agent, Dany Heatley is seeking a trade out of Ottawa for reasons that have to do entirely with hockey - and not with the city itself.
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Sykora might be in Pens lineup
After being a healthy scratch in 14 consecutive playoff games, Petr Sykora might return to the lineup as the Penguins face elimination tonight.
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Free agency likely for Neil
One day after Bryan Murray said there are no scheduled contract negotiations with Chris Neil's camp, it appears as though the winger is set to hit the open market.
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No new talks for Sens, Neil
Ottawa Senators general manager Bryan Murray on Tuesday said that no new contract talks are currently scheduled between himself and the agent for forward Chris Neil and that the team has basically made their best and final offer.
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10 observations
For those who think Abdelkader is a city from Walt Disney's "Aladdin," read on.
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The curse of Ontario
When it comes to sports teams Pennsylvania is the place to be these days. Ontario? Not so much.
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Ranking the finals
Dear hockey gods: Please don't allow a Chicago-Carolina Stanley Cup final.
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Greetings from Pittsburgh
Take a little steak, add a little Arby's and you have a recipe for a Mendes' Game Day blog in Steeltown.
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Pens ponder playing top pair
The Pittsburgh Penguins might try to get slumping forward Evgeni Malkin back on track by putting him on a line with Sidney Crosby for Wednesday's Game 3 against the Washington Capitals.
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Coke, Pepsi or Dr. Pepper?
The "Summer of Ian" has come to an abrupt halt, as I've been put on the Washington-Pittsburgh series.
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Playoff pick 'em
Why not let the top NHL teams pick their first-round opponents in the playoffs?
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Neil not seeking $2.5 Million deal
The agent for Chris Neil says that despite media reports to the contrary, his client is not seeking a new contract that would pay him $2.5 million per season.
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Summer of Ian
When the Ottawa Senators failed to make the playoffs it opened up my calendar to pursue the important things in life, like Nintendo and starting a IIHF hockey pool.
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Hunt group wins approval
CFL Football has taken another step towards returning to the Nation's Capital, as Ottawa city council has voted in favour of pursuing exclusive negotations with Jeff Hunt's group to build a stadium at Lansdowne Park.
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Alfie undecided on worlds
Daniel Alfredsson says he will inform Team Sweden next week if he plans to participate in the 2009 World Championships in Switzerland.
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Murray wonders 'What if?' in Ottawa
When Bryan Murray woke up on Wednesday morning, his team was officially eliminated from the playoff race in the Eastern Conference.
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Ruutu antics rattle Tocchet
Jarkko Ruutu hasn't made many friends around the National Hockey League with his style of play. You can now add Rick Tocchet's name to the list of his detractors.
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Emery has license suspended
Ray Emery had his Hummer seized and his licence suspended for seven days after he was charged under the stunt driving provision of the Ontario Highway Traffic Act on Sunday.
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FBFF
After a month to ponder his grueling decision, the King of Bytown has chosen a new (Facebook) friend.
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Neil targets Saturday practice
Chris Neil may return to the practice ice with his teammates as early as Saturday morning, according to head coach Cory Clouston.
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Crosby, Staal and...Nash?
With the NHL trade deadline just two days away, here's hoping the following trades are made to amuse us all.
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Kaberle could return Saturday
The Toronto Maple Leafs expect to have both Tomas Kaberle and Mike Van Ryn back in the lineup when they visit the Ottawa Senators Saturday night.
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Elliott to start Saturday
Brian Elliott will make his second consecutive start in goal for the Ottawa Senators when they visit the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday afternoon.
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Dream of a lifetime
The contest of the century is here. One lucky fan will be chosen by me to become my Facebook friend.
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More time for Murray
Put the torches and pitch forks away and let Bryan Murray put his stamp on the Sens.
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Neil to sit out Sens' road trip
Ottawa Senators forward Chris Neil will be sidelined at least 10 days because of an injury he sustained Saturday night.
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Days in Ottawa numbered?
With less than a month before the NHL trade deadline, Chris Neil knows that his name will be mentioned with a lot of rumours surrounding the Ottawa Senators.
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Elliott gets the nod in net
Brian Elliott will make the start in goal against the Los Angeles Kings tonight, as Cory Clouston makes his NHL coaching debut at Scotiabank Place.
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What happened to Hartsburg?
Answering three burning questions to help figure out what's wrong in Ottawa.
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No plans for overhaul
Eugene Melnyk does not think the Ottawa Senators are in need of a complete overhaul to reverse their fortunes.
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All-Star gazing
The upcoming All-Star game has Ian walking down memory lane … or is it writing down lame memories?
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Sens injuries piling up
Ottawa Senators forward Jason Spezza left Monday's practice early with some discomfort in his back and head, and his status for the Capitals game will be determined after Tuesday's morning skate. Meanwhile, Jason Smith is questionable while Anton Volchenkov and Shean Donovan, who suffered a lower body injury crashing into the boards during the fastest skater competition at the Sens Skills event on Sunday afternoon, are out.
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Murray squashes Spezza talk
Jason Spezza has been a lightning rod for criticism in Ottawa this season, but Senators general manager Bryan Murray has no intention of trading his superstar centre.
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Gerber a goner?
Martin Gerber has probably played his last game in an Ottawa Senators jersey.
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Bites, flights and Valkyrie
A Ruutu bite, a cancelled flight and a movie about a Nazi coup highlights the strange week that was covering the Ottawa Senators.
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Elliott to start vs. 'Canes
Goaltender Brian Elliott will make his second straight start for the Ottawa Senators when they host the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night.
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The Mendes Chronicles
From a Saved by the Bell tribute to a case of mistaken identity, Ian spends the holidays with the Sens.
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Sens turn to Gerber
Martin Gerber will make his second consecutive start in goal on Tuesday when the Ottawa Senators travel to Edmonton to take on the Oilers.
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Alfredsson aiming for Tuesday
Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson is optimistic about his chances of playing Tuesday night, saying he would not have made the trip to Philadelphia if there wasn't a legitimate chance he could suit up.
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Go ahead, slap me
My name is Ian. I report on hockey. I have no interest in watching Slapshot.
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Gerber gets call for Senators
Martin Gerber will make his first start since November 7th when the Ottawa Senators visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday.
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Shannon to return to Sens lineup
Forward Ryan Shannon has been cleared to play and will return to the Ottawa Senators lineup tonight when they host the Atlanta Thrashers.
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Neil aiming for Saturday return
Chris Neil participated in a full practice with the Senators on Tuesday morning and the forward says he may be able to return to the lineup later this week.
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Blanket coverage
After his wife threw out his favourite NHL blanket , Mendes is wondering what precious childhood memento will be next?
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Richardson placed on waivers
The Ottawa Senators placed Luke Richardson on waivers today with the hopes that the veteran defenceman will be able to join the club as a part-time coach in the near future.
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McAmmond out with cold
Senators forward Dean McAmmond says he will not play in Thursday night's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs because of a cold.
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Fisher to play vs. Leafs
Mike Fisher will return to the Ottawa Senators lineup when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.
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Imagine that
What would have happened had Patrick Roy's Canadiens faced Wendel Clark's Maple Leafs in the 1993 Stanley Cup final? Mendes has the answer.
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What's not wrong in Ottawa
Four old excuses that are no longer applicable to Ottawa's dismal season.
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Shannon out with concussion
Senators forward Ryan Shannon is out indefinitely with a concussion after taking an elbow to the head from Islanders forward Thomas Pock on Thursday night.
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Vermette bumped off top line
The Senators recent offensive woes are not lost on head coach Craig Hartsburg, who has taken Antoine Vermette off the club's top scoring line. Nick Foligno was inserted in his place alongside Jason Spezza and Dany Heatley at practice Wednesday.
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Catch da taste
Where does Robbie Alomar and his favourite juice rank on the list of the 10 worst sports commercials in Canadian history?
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Gerber gets the start
Martin Gerber will make his first start since October 22 when the Ottawa Senators visit the Carolina Hurricanes tonight.
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False witness
For poor Ian Mendes, the final out of the 2008 World Series was like a baseball game on radio - without the play-by-play guy.
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Orange you glad it's Tampa?
Some citrus-related questions arise while covering Game 1 of the World Series.
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Scattered Mendes
What do Chewbacca, Arby’s and Vaclav Prospal have in common? Ian’s blog provides the answer.
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Alfie will give it a go tonight
Daniel Alfredsson will attempt to play tonight against the Phoenix Coyotes, but the Senators captain will not make a final decision on his playing status until after the pre-game warmup.
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Against all odds
Montreal fans may be happy to hear this but one fan believes they may not drink from the Cup at season's end.
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The Fan Test
School has been back in session for three weeks now, so it's time for another test from Mr. Mendes.
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10 golden rules
Have you ever been stuck on a double-date with your girlfriend or wife and the other guy in the equation is a total dud?
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Come a long way
When I was approached about leaving my home base to do some anchor work in Toronto during the Beijing Olympics, I was genuinely excited.
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Fish out of water
Ian Mendes says he felt like a Jehovah's Witness at the Playboy mansion while attending his first MMA fight.
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Swedish for newest Sens
Ian Mendes takes Ottawa's 1st-round draft pick Erik Karlsson to IKEA and finds out the true meaning of 'Klippan.'
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The Mendes Diaries
On the surface, a day-trip to Manhattan to rub elbows with the most powerful men in hockey sounds like a glamorous job.
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DeBoer Supremacy
Two reasons why Peter DeBoer would be a success in Ottawa.
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Growing Pains
Now that the HNIC theme song has switched networks, expect a flurry of activity once the media free agency period begins.
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View from the cheap seats
A view from the rafters provides new insights into cross-promotion.
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My Five Cup final
Great teams, crappy cities and hidden shame highlight some of the top stories heading into the Stanley Cup finals for Ian Mendes.
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The Swiffer
I know you're never supposed to lobby for your own nickname. It's one of those unwritten rules of sports.
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Major League drama
In the last few days, people have asked me if the Ottawa Senators 2007-08 roller-coaster season should be made into a movie.
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History repeating
I can still remember sitting in the press conference room at Scotiabank Place 11 months ago when Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff tried to play the history card with his team trailing the Eastern Conference final series 3-0 against Ottawa.
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Cue the laugh track
Someone upstairs certainly has a sense of humour.
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Letter to the Senators
Dear Ottawa Senators, I haven't asked much from you lately, but I need a personal favour.
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