Alex Adams

Senators mailbag: Which off-season targets can help team take next step?

Alex Adams

Why Claude Giroux's free agency could chart course of Senators' off-season

Three years ago, Claude Giroux returning to his hometown Ottawa Senators seemed simple. But now, as the 37-year-old forward returns to free agency, there's much more at stake for both player and team.

Senators' off-season checklist: Staios needs a top defenceman

How Senators plan to take the next step

The Senators took a good “first step” by reaching the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season. This off-season, Senators GM Steve Staios has some work to do if the team wants to reach another level.

Senators' bittersweet exit signals new era in Ottawa

Locker cleanout day for the Ottawa Senators this year wasn't the same as those of years past. Typically, it's been a bitter day for the players. But after taking a massive step forward this season, there's finally something to feel sweet about as well.

Future bright for Senators after stirring playoff return

Senators Notebook: Ottawa right where it wants to be with all eyes on Toronto

Suddenly, all the pressure in the Battle of Ontario has shifted to the Maple Leafs for Game 6. That's exactly how the Senators want it.

Senators live up to captain Brady Tkachuk's bold words

Brady Tkachuk made it clear after Game 4 he thought his Senators would be back in Ottawa for at least one more game against the Maple Leafs. Mission accomplished.

Notebook: Senators' belief grows after first win of playoffs

Sanderson gives Senators hope for a miraculous comeback

Jake Sanderson was going to have be a pivotal player if the Senators were going to have any chance to beat the Leafs. He was exactly that on Saturday, scoring the overtime winner to save the season.