TSN: Claire Hanna and Bruce Garrioch on what the Ottawa Senators need to do this offseason, their vacant head coaching position, defenseman Jakob Chychrun and forward Shane Pinto. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Hanna: “Claire Hanna alongside Postmedia is Bruce Garioch. And Bruce, we’ve heard the word frustrated come out of the Senators’ mouths hundreds of times this season, including today from Captain Brady Tkachuk. And there’s no doubt that this is a young and talented squad, but what does Steve Staios need to do in the offseason?” Garrioch: “I think he’s got to roll up his sleeves and get t ..read more

Daniel Alfredsson won’t be the Ottawa Senators next head coach Bruce Garrioch: Daniel Alfredsson won’t be a head coaching candidate for the Ottawa Senators. If he wants to remain as an assistant coach, it’s up to him. Will the Edmonton Oilers be able to afford Warren Foegele? Jim Matheson: 28-year-old Edmonton Oilers pending UFA forward Warren Foegele is going to get a raise from his current $2.75 million. He’s likely going to get a four-year deal from someone. Will the Oilers have enough money available to re-sign the top-nine forward? Could the Oilers fit in/would he take four years at $3.5 ..read more

Ottawa Senators Jakob Chychrun on his future Claire Hanna: Ottawa Senators defenseman Jakob Chychrun when asked if Ottawa is where he wants to play in the next couple of years. “It’s a tough question, I don’t know. I honestly have not thought about that. I know I have 1 more year left (on my contract). There haven’t been talks of an extension or anything so I haven’t got my head wrapped around that idea. It’s tough to sit here and act like I have. Take it day by day and see if and when we have those talks and go from there.” The Buffalo Sabres will be looking to upgrade up front The Fourth Per ..read more

Ottawa Senators Jakob Chychrun on his future Claire Hanna: Ottawa Senators defenseman Jakob Chychrun when asked if Ottawa is where he wants to play in the next couple of years. “It’s a tough question, I don’t know. I honestly have not thought about that. I know I have 1 more year left (on my contract). There haven’t been talks of an extension or anything so I haven’t got my head wrapped around that idea. It’s tough to sit here and act like I have. Take it day by day and see if and when we have those talks and go from there.” The Buffalo Sabres will be looking to upgrade up front The Fourth Per ..read more

Several teams, including the New Jersey Devils, Buffalo Sabres, and Ottawa Senators, are looking for a new coach this season. During their end-of-the-year media availabilities, they all talked about a coach with experience that can push their young players to the next level. All these teams mentioned above have the talent to take the next step. NHL Rumors: Uncertainty Surrounds Jacob Markstrom’s Future With the Calgary Flames The Devils were amongst the most disappointing teams this past season. You can make the argument it was Ottawa and/or Buffalo. But all three teams were expected to be in ..read more

Sportsnet 590 The FAN: Jeff Marek and Matt Marchese on the Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils and Ottawa Senators and which team may have the most desirable coaching vacancy. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Marchese: “There’s three jobs that I look at and say are oddly similar.” Marek: “Okay.” Marchese: “I think that Buffalo, I think that Ottawa and I think that New Jersey are very similar jobs in terms of where they are in their development, the players that they have on the roster, in terms of star power, the fact that none of them can play defence, and none of them can goaltend at this point ..read more

Sportsnet 590 The FAN: Jeff Marek and Matt Marchese on the Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils and Ottawa Senators and which team may have the most desirable coaching vacancy. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Marchese: “There’s three jobs that I look at and say are oddly similar.” Marek: “Okay.” Marchese: “I think that Buffalo, I think that Ottawa and I think that New Jersey are very similar jobs in terms of where they are in their development, the players that they have on the roster, in terms of star power, the fact that none of them can play defence, and none of them can goaltend at this point ..read more

Daily Faceoff Youtube: Frank Seravalli and Tyler Yaremchuk on Daily Faceoff Live on the Ottawa Senators, their season and what might be in store for them. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Yaremchuk: “We’ve known for a while that it was not going to be the year that the Senators are taking a step forward and stepping out of their rebuild. Frank, they have a new regime in charge though. Steve Staios is going to be heading into his first summer at the helm. Ottawa has tried some kind of different approaches over the last couple of years trying to get out of this rebuild. They have a young corps in ..read more

Daily Faceoff Youtube: Frank Seravalli and Tyler Yaremchuk on Daily Faceoff Live on the Ottawa Senators, their season and what might be in store for them. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Yaremchuk: “We’ve known for a while that it was not going to be the year that the Senators are taking a step forward and stepping out of their rebuild. Frank, they have a new regime in charge though. Steve Staios is going to be heading into his first summer at the helm. Ottawa has tried some kind of different approaches over the last couple of years trying to get out of this rebuild. They have a young corps in ..read more

The Ottawa Senators could make waves this offseason Dave Pagnotta of the Fourth Period joined TSN Radio in Montreal and was asked about what could be potentially on the move from Ottawa Senators this summer. ** NHLRumors.com transcription NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators Should Add Another Veteran Presence in the Offseason Host: “When it comes to Ottawa, we keep hearing right that because of the disappointment, like nothing’s off the table come this summer, and that’s going to be a team that is going to be active, and they want to shake up their group a little bit. And the idea of who, though, coul ..read more