Sens land Eklund, prospects in blockbuster Sharks trade
Ottawa adds William Eklund, Kasper Halttunen, and Brandon Svoboda in exchange for a 2026 first-round pick, immediately upgrading their forward group.
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Ottawa Senators
hockey · NHL
Overview
The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1992, the Senators compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The team has a rich history, including a Stanley Cup appearance in 2007. Notable players include Jason Spezza, Daniel Alfredsson, and Erik Karlsson.
This season
The Ottawa Senators are currently in the midst of the 2023-2024 NHL season. The team has shown mixed results, with a record of 15-15-4 as of early November. The Senators have been competitive in recent games but have struggled with injuries to key players. Recent news includes the acquisition of forward Matt Duchene from the Colorado Avalanche.
Career highlights
- 1992: Founded as an expansion team in the NHL.
- 2007: Reached the Stanley Cup Final, losing to the Detroit Red Wings.
- 2017: Won the Presidents' Trophy as the league's top regular-season team.
- 2021: Drafted Cale Makar in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft.
- 2023: Acquired forward Matt Duchene from the Colorado Avalanche.
