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Founded and established by Ottawa real estate developer Bruce Firestone, the team is the second NHL franchise to use the Ottawa Senators name. The original Ottawa Senators, founded in 1883, had a famed history, winning 11 Stanley Cups, and played in the NHL from 1917 until 1934. On Dec. 6, 1990, after a two-year public campaign by Firestone, the NHL awarded a new franchise, which began play in the 1992–93 season. In total, the present-day Senators have reached the postseason 16 times, including a trip to the 2007 Stanley Cup Final, which they lost to the Anaheim Ducks. 

Senators’ Two Biggest X-Factors for 2024-25
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The Ottawa Senators are looking to snap their seven-year playoff drought in 2024-25, but to do that, they are going to need to be a much better team in a lot of aspects. General manager Steve Staios did a good job of bringing in players to help out in the areas that were clear struggles, the rest of the work needs to come from the players. Here are the biggest X-factors for the Senators this upcoming season. Josh Norris Returns to Form The biggest X-factor is Josh Norris. There isn’t much argument to be had about his importance to the…

Ottawa Senators 2024-25 Milestone Watch
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When it comes to big milestones, the Ottawa Senators aren’t often on any big radars. That’s just the reality of a rebuild. For the past several seasons, they’ve been one of the youngest rosters in the NHL, and while it’s exciting to see their rising stars hit the 100-game mark, 4,090 others have also played at least that many. It also hasn’t helped that Ottawa hasn’t had much luck with free agents and trade targets in recent years, so even those players who could hit significant milestones don’t often do so in Ottawa. However, 2024-25 will mark a new era…

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 1
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Aug. 1 is a great date in the history of the New York Rangers as they signed a future Hall of Famer who went on to rewrite their record books. Also, two Canadian teams made some memorable moves, and a historic name took a new job with the most storied franchise in National Hockey League history. Plus, the NHL returns to the ice after a pandemic shuts down the world. Rangers Hit the Jackpot The Rangers signed the greatest goal scorer in their franchise’s history on Aug. 1, 1961. After a very successful junior career with the Guelph Royals in…

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Senators FAQ

What year were the Ottawa Senators founded?

The current version of the Senators was founded and established by Ottawa real estate developer Bruce Firestone in 1992.

When did the Ottawa Senators play their first game?

The Senators’ first game was played on Oct. 8, 1992, against the Montreal Canadiens. They won 5-3.

Who is the current head coach of the Ottawa Senators?

Travis Green is the current head coach of the Ottawa Senators.