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December 2012

Dec. 27: Karlsson leaving Finnish team
Dec. 22: Pittsburgh Penguins look to bring back Ottawa Senators defenceman Sergei Gonchar
Dec. 21: Senators' Jason Spezza will play at Spengler Cup
Dec. 21: Senators prospect Zibanejad close to retuning to Binghamton
Dec. 21: Ottawa Senators ready for the end of the world
Dec. 19: Sens' Kyle Turris angry, sorry for comments about Finnish team
Dec. 16: Ottawa Senators face wrath of angry fans
Dec. 14: Senators star Erik Karlsson suspended by Finnish league
Dec. 13: Ottawa Senators' Kyle Turris enjoyed time in Finland
Dec. 12: Ottawa Senators' Chris Neil takes high road over anti-NHLPA comments by Washington Capitals' Roman Hamrlik
Dec. 11: Ottawa Senators' Daniel Alfredsson ain't sweet on tweets
Dec. 10: Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson celebrates his 40th birthday
Dec. 10: Don Cherry insists 'feud' with Daniel Alfredsson over Alfie's opinion on secret player vote overblown
Dec. 7: NHLPA membership vote would be bad move, Alfredsson says
Dec. 5: Senators forward Stephane Da Costa hopes to make big impact in Binghamton

November 2012

Nov. 30: Senators prospect Cody Ceci waits for Hockey Canada invite
Nov. 29: Senators opt to keep Mika Zibanejad in AHL
Nov. 29: Senators' Daniel Alfredsson weighs potential lockout options
Nov. 29: Senators' Jared Cowen tries to keep spirits up
Nov. 27: Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson wants to play in Europe if lockout wipes out NHL season
Nov. 26: Ottawa Senators defenceman Marc Methot and other NHLers work out with the Carleton Ravens
Nov. 22: Senators' Lehner enjoying fine season in AHL
Nov. 20: Ottawa Senators' Jason Spezza ponders leaving Swiss team
Nov. 17: Sens defenceman Cowen out for season
Nov. 16: Ex-Ottawa Sen Carkner wants end to NHL lockout
Nov. 12: Senators defenceman Jared Cowen to undergo season-ending surgery for hip injury
Nov. 9: Senators defenceman Chris Phillips not holding breath for new CBA
Nov. 6: Daniel Alfredsson, Chris Phillips get rare chance to share ice with sons
Nov. 5: Alfredsson to play in Cornwall charity match
Nov. 4: Battles loom just to make Ottawa Senators' training camp
Nov. 2: Ottawa Senators player rep Chris Phillips calls for 'open discussions going both ways' to end NHL lockout
Nov. 1: John Chabot closes in on finalizing tour of Northwest Territories for locked-out NHL players

October 2012

Oct. 30: Alfie could play in Ottawa next week
Oct. 25: Senators owner Eugene Melnyk: Team is not for sale
Oct. 23: Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson unsure about playing future
Oct. 22: Senators defenceman Marc Methot passing time by looking after piranhas
Oct. 20: Senators prospect Silfverberg hopes to follow captain's path
Oct. 17: Senators answer questions from fans
Oct. 16: Sens' Erik Condra signs with German club
Oct. 15: Senators defenceman Phillips wants fair CBA
Oct. 12: Apathy 1, NHL 0 as Sens' fans sit through 'opening night'
Oct. 11: Senators goaltender Ben Bishop bound for AHL
Oct. 9: Senators centre Peter Regin hopes to return to Denmark
Oct. 6: Where in the world are the Senators?
Oct. 6: Senators' Turris signs with Finnish league
Oct. 5: Sens' Neil says seal a deal
Oct. 3: Sens defenceman Chris Phillips carries on father's legacy
Oct. 1: Senators prospect Patrick Wiercioch recalls life-threatening injury

September 2012

Sep. 30: Jared Cowen takes step back to Binghamton Senators
Sep. 26: Sens' Erik Karlsson heading to Finland
Sep. 25: Ottawa Senators star Erik Karlsson rumoured to be off to Finland
Sep. 24: Senators star Jason Spezza prepares for Swiss 'adventure'
Sep. 23: Sens' beer league buddies
Sep. 22: Little work for NHL goalies overseas
Sep. 21: Ottawa Senators star Jason Spezza takes big pay cut in Switzerland
Sep. 20: Jason Spezza signs with Swiss Elite League team
Sep. 18: Senators ponder charity games vs. Maple Leafs during NHL lockout
Sep. 18: Senators winger Milan Michalek has surgery
Sep. 17: No hockey? No problem (yet) for Senators goalie Craig Anderson
Sep. 16: Lockout hits home for new Senator Marc Methot
Sep. 13: Sens' Phillips joins Heatley, suing former agent
Sep. 12: Senators working it out during NHL labour woes
Sep. 11: Senators defenceman Jared Cowen game for AHL
Sep. 11: Senators head to New York in support of NHLPA
Sep. 8: Alfredsson's last stand?
Sep. 7: Alfie's still got game
Sep. 7: Senators done with signings
Sep. 7: Senators GM Bryan Murray covers bases
Sep. 5: Senators prospect Mika Zibanejad staying in North America
Sep. 5: Sens finalize extension with Zack Smith
Sep. 5: Erik Karlsson's lockout plans up in the air

August 2012

Aug. 30: Ottawa-area NHLers skating and scrimmaging in midst of labour talks
Aug. 29: Sens sign Turris to five-year deal
Aug. 23: Ceci signs deal with Sens
Aug. 15: Phillips optimistic about CBA talks
Aug. 10: Top Senators prospect not going back to Sweden
Aug. 2: Sens face headaches on 3 fronts
Aug. 1: Alfie answers Turris' prayers

July 2012

Jul. 31: Alfie does what Yashin wouldn't
Jul. 31: 11 reasons why Alfie's good for Sens
Jul. 31: Alfredsson returning to Senators
Jul. 28: New Sen Methot ready to play
Jul. 27: Senators buy out Butler
Jul. 26: Sens place Butler on waivers
Jul. 25: Alfie's return to Sens taking shape
Jul. 25: Sens sign Da Costa
Jul. 24: Senators can look elsewhere after Rangers land Jackets star
Jul. 23: Daugavins signing might spell end for Butler
Jul. 23: Senators, Daugavins avoid arbitration
Jul. 21: Blame it on Bettman
Jul. 18: Sens re-sign former first-round pick O'Brien
Jul. 18: Senators ink Gryba
Jul. 17: Senators sign AHL goalie Lawson
Jul. 13: Who the Senators should chase
Jul. 13: Senators bring back Benoit
Jul. 12: Neil a Senator for life
Jul. 12: Sens believe Alfredsson likely to return
Jul. 11: Senators could use some more physical players
Jul. 10: Neil a Senator for three more years
Jul. 10: Senators add Vancouver-born defenceman
Jul. 6: Dear Senators: Take a chance on Semin
Jul. 6: Senators in mix for Bobby Ryan
Jul. 3: Methot: 'Overwhelming' to play in Ottawa
Jul. 2: What will it be, Alfie?
Jul. 2: Questions about revamped Sens
Jul. 1: Methot fits bill for Sens
Jul. 1: Sens only light sparklers on Canada Day
Jul. 1: Senators send Foligno packing
Jul. 1: Senators pick up defenceman
Jul. 1: Senators won't pitch for Parise
Jul. 1: Sens pick up chase for Zach Parise

June 2012

Jun. 29: Sens good fit for Schultz
Jun. 28: Schultz considers Sens
Jun. 27: Zibanejad hopes to step up
Jun. 26: Lehner wants to stick with Sens
Jun. 25: Senators chasing Schultz
Jun. 23: Senators select Gatineau goalie
Jun. 23: Sens' first-round pick hits home
Jun. 23: Senators 'still talking' deal for Nash
Jun. 23: Bolts land Mountain man
Jun. 21: Senators push for Nash
Jun. 20: Karlsson strikes it rich
Jun. 20: Senators join hunt for Nash
Jun. 19: Karlsson should win Norris
Jun. 19: Karlsson signs seven-year, $45.5M deal
Jun. 19: Sens release pre-season sked
Jun. 16: MacLean: No underestimating Senators this time
Jun. 15: Karlsson upbeat about deal
Jun. 14: Sens moving on up?
Jun. 14: No rush for Karlsson deal
Jun. 14: Sens GM keeping draft options open
Jun. 12: On with the show for Senators
Jun. 7: Sens should re-sign tough duo
Jun. 6: Sens sign local product
Jun. 6: Melnyk's Triple Crown connection
Jun. 5: Karlsson talks set to begin
Jun. 4: Marsh's emotional ride
Jun. 2: Sens dream leads to Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame
Jun. 2: Alfie tops '94 draft class
Jun. 1: Karlsson big deal for Senators

May 2012

May 31: Time for Alfredsson's decision
May 29: Five Sens who could be traded
May 28: Need a goalie? Senators have two
May 25: Alfredsson ready to train
May 24: Sens' Wiercioch overcomes serious throat injury
May 17: Alfredsson's last stand?
May 16: Top 5 free agents for Sens to target
May 15: Alfredsson sees coaching in his future
May 14: Filatov no big loss for Sens
May 14: Alfie owes it to Sens to keep playing: Analyst
May 14: Sens' prospect Filatov likely gone for good
May 12: Alfie's big decision
May 12: Sundin offers Alfie advice
May 11: Fans want Alfredsson to return
May 11: Richardson eyes Bingo job
May 10: Sens prospect looks to earn job
May 9: Kids want Alfredsson to return to Sens
May 8: Karlsson talks will take time
May 7: Penner could be attractive to Senators
May 4: Trade Anderson now
May 4: Senators re-sign Regin
May 3: Sens' summer strategy looms large
May 3: Team Sweden gets trio of Sens
May 2: Sens' top five off-season priorities
May 1: Sens need to make deal with Karlsson
May 1: Alfredsson returning to Senators in some capacity
May 1: Melnyk to Karlsson: Be reasonable

April 2012

Apr. 30: Melnyk urges Alfredsson to return
Apr. 30: MacLean gets Jack Adams nod
Apr. 30: Alfie to play for Swedes at worlds
Apr. 28: Sens can't wait to get going again
Apr. 28: Plenty of work ahead for Sens GM
Apr. 28: Sens' Alfredsson undecided on future
Apr. 27: Sens have to wait and see on Alfie
Apr. 27: Losing should be no laughing matter for Sens
Apr. 27: Sens' future looks bright
Apr. 27: 5 reasons Alfie should play more one season
Apr. 24: Alfie named Masterton finalist
Apr. 23: Anderson, Sens beating Rangers at their own game
Apr. 22: Sens' Alfie back for Game 6?
Apr. 15: Cheapseats: Slap Shot mentality suits Sens
Apr. 8: Sens own Big Apple
Apr. 7: Cheapseats: Andy will be dandy
Apr. 7: Neil OK for playoffs: MacLean
Apr. 7: Kuba's quiet redemption
Apr. 6: Sens have point to make
Apr. 6: Sens' Neil seriously injured
Apr. 5: Bruins dump Sens
Apr. 5: Cheapseats: Sens-Bruins could be a dandy
Apr. 5: Sens keep lineup intact vs. Bruins
Apr. 5: Brennan: I was right on Sens making playoffs
Apr. 5: Anderson: Karlsson should be lock for Norris
Apr. 4: Sens to rest goalie, Bruins leave stars at home
Apr. 4: MacLean praises Alfredsson
Apr. 3: Senators could know playoff foe tonight
Apr. 2: Sens expect to finish strong
Apr. 2: Sens plan to do damage in playoffs
Apr. 2: 'Overjoyed' Winchester returns to lineup
Apr. 1: NHL roundup: Flyers win state bragging rights
Apr. 1: Senators romp into playoffs

March 2012

Mar. 31: Cheapseats: Sens split on disputed goal
Mar. 31: Sens end long layoff, prep for Philly
Mar. 29: A Swede Sen-sation
Mar. 29: Murray: Sens need three more wins
Mar. 29: Five reasons Sens are way ahead of Leafs
Mar. 29: Bishop, Winchester on mend
Mar. 28: MacLean ups the ante on Sens
Mar. 28: Pang gets Sens fans all a Twitter
Mar. 27: Senators clicking
Mar. 27: Bishop out for rest of regular season
Mar. 26: Big Ben down and out
Mar. 25: Senators back in control
Mar. 25: Anderson a cut above for Sens
Mar. 25: Cheapseats: Melnyk tips hat to Sens
Mar. 24: York: Playing safe never works
Mar. 24: Sens turn to Bishop in net
Mar. 23: Cheapseats: Race tightens for loosey-goosey Sens
Mar. 23: Zack Smith joins Sens lineup in Montreal
Mar. 23: Spezza revved up to return
Mar. 22: Sens' Anderson returning Friday
Mar. 21: Sens not tipping hand on Anderson's return
Mar. 21: Sens not so secure
Mar. 21: Konopka not to blame for loss
Mar. 20: Konopka brings muscle versus Devils
Mar. 19: Neil has fightin' words for Leafs
Mar. 19: Playoffs? Sens not looking that far ahead
Mar. 19: Bishop to stay in net Tuesday vs. Devils
Mar. 18: Sens need to power it up
Mar. 17: Cheapseats: Sens take licking after sitting Carkner, Konopka
Mar. 17: UnbeLeafable: Sens lose to T.O.
Mar. 16: Alfredsson always stands and delivers
Mar. 16: Sens seek revenge against Habs
Mar. 15: Tuesday return for Anderson?
Mar. 15: Alfredsson is Sens' Masterton man
Mar. 15: Karlsson nears historic high points
Mar. 14: Hab-nots sink Senators
Mar. 14: Sens eye share of first
Mar. 13: Senators can't afford to be Hab-nots
Mar. 13: Anderson out at least another week, Senators say
Mar. 12: Spezza mourns pal killed in ski crash
Mar. 12: Sens contenders, not pretenders
Mar. 12: Sens prep for train trip to Montreal
Mar. 12: Karlsson a marked man
Mar. 11: Cheapseats: Marcus Foligno gives brother pause for thought
Mar. 10: Mac furious after Sens loss
Mar. 10: Sens' Dandy Andy's on road to recovery
Mar. 9: Sens' Cowen rising star on hit parade
Mar. 8: Cheapseats: Lalime helped Bishop pad stats
Mar. 8: Sens ride Big Ben past Rangers
Mar. 8: Anderson improving, but won't start
Mar. 8: Greening has plenty of fight
Mar. 7: Michalek in rare company
Mar. 6: Bolts were in on Bishop
Mar. 6: Sens' Karlsson fined, not suspended
Mar. 6: Old? Alfredsson still going strong
Mar. 6: Out with Lehner, in with Bishop
Mar. 4: Cheapseats: Hard knock on Sens' Smith
Mar. 3: Lehn-sanity reigns for Senators
Mar. 2: Opposing goalies on Sens payroll, but Lehner could sue for support
Mar. 2: Blackhawks dump Sens
Mar. 2: Lehner stays in net to face Emery
Mar. 1: Emery deserves to be cheered by Sens fans
Mar. 1: Anderson won't explain bizarre injury

February 2012

Feb. 29: Maybe it's already Lehner time for Sens
Feb. 28: Carkner should have faced B's
Feb. 28: Corvo calls off fight with Turris
Feb. 27: Sens should have dumped Kuba
Feb. 27: Corvo wants to fight Turris Tuesday
Feb. 27: Senators grab Gilroy for Lee
Feb. 26: Bishop a big deal for Senators
Feb. 26: Alfredsson almost slaps Spezza down
Feb. 26: No ban for Turris
Feb. 26: Sens get Blues goalie
Feb. 25: Why Karlsson should win Norris Trophy
Feb. 25: Sens add Carkner muscle to lineup
Feb. 24: Something Auld or something new?
Feb. 24: Anderson injury not 'long-term'
Feb. 24: Senators defence rises to offence
Feb. 24: Anderson cuts hand, could miss eight weeks
Feb. 24: Empty-net bounce lifts Foligno's spirits
Feb. 22: Michalek's 'salute' a mystery
Feb. 22: Ovechkin won't face Senators
Feb. 22: Murray: No plans to deal Kuba
Feb. 22: Karlsson worth locking up for $60M
Feb. 20: Melnyk won't break bank to make playoffs
Feb. 20: NHLers take notice of underrated Sens
Feb. 19: Gonchar makes case to stay with Sens
Feb. 18: Sens won't chase Nash
Feb. 18: Sens numbers point to playoffs
Feb. 18: Sens face deadline dilemma
Feb. 17: Pop, no ice for Carkner after mistake
Feb. 17: Fight on! Sens learn to scrap
Feb. 17: Daugavins knows his role
Feb. 16: Five reasons Spezza has Hart
Feb. 16: Alfredsson: Old man and the 'C'
Feb. 15: Alfredsson still trips out over missed date
Feb. 15: Sens have Panthers' number
Feb. 15: Foligno's father knows best
Feb. 14: Alfie guns for 20th goal versus Lightning
Feb. 14: Florida trip no holiday for Senators
Feb. 12: Senators doing it for dads
Feb. 11: Hall ruins Sens' Hockey Day
Feb. 11: Cheapseats: Paying tribute to Phillips
Feb. 10: Hello to Nordiques Nation
Feb. 10: 1000th game great memory for Phillips
Feb. 10: Sens won't get fleeced in deal
Feb. 10: Anderson returns to net to face Oilers
Feb. 9: Cheers for Fisher, chants for Phillips
Feb. 8: Phillips gets set for No. 1,000
Feb. 8: MacLean sounds off on Senators
Feb. 8: Spezza key for Senators
Feb. 7: Struggling Sens stick with Anderson
Feb. 6: Senators have some goals in mind
Feb. 6: Auld or Anderson vs. Blues?
Feb. 5: Spezza urges calm as Senators lick their wounds
Feb. 5: Return of Elliott, Fisher add spice to Scotiabank Place
Feb. 4: Sunday won't be Super for Sens
Feb. 4: Teams prep for Battle of Ontario
Feb. 3: Cheapseats: Battle of Ontario will miss Orr
Feb. 3: Isles sink struggling Sens in OT
Feb. 3: Spezza not on ice but will play
Feb. 2: Senators have zip to show
Feb. 2: Auld to keep warming bench
Feb. 1: Alfredsson to make decision ... soon
Feb. 1: Senators taking a dive
Feb. 1: Coach: No excuses for Sens slump

January 2012

Jan. 31: Murray faces deadline decision
Jan. 31: Anderson starting for Sens again
Jan. 30: Senators snap back to reality
Jan. 30: Karlsson's a Norris contender
Jan. 28: Melnyk hopeful he'll get Heatley bonus back
Jan. 26: Heatley vs. Melnyk: Court case soon
Jan. 25: Blowing the whistle on bad reffing
Jan. 25: Birthday boy Cowen gets home cooking
Jan. 24: Sens can't look past Coyotes
Jan. 23: Boos cruise waiting for Turris in Phoenix?
Jan. 23: Melnyk: Surprising Sens still in rebuild mode
Jan. 23: Butler goes from scratch to top line
Jan. 22: Brennan: Alfie a cut above in L.A.
Jan. 22: Sens wary of California snowball effect
Jan. 20: Senators looking out for No. 1
Jan. 19: Borowiecki to play first NHL game
Jan. 18: GM says Senators are for real
Jan. 18: Sens: Regin out for season
Jan. 17: Sleepy Senators need to wake up
Jan. 17: Sens: It's status quo vs. Leafs
Jan. 17: Neil saves face for Senators
Jan. 16: Anderson a star as Sens host Jets
Jan. 14: All-Star captain fun begins
Jan. 14: Turris a gift for Senators
Jan. 14: Senators lean on workhorse
Jan. 13: Senators need to shake out of doldrums vs. Habs
Jan. 13: Leafs fans can stop the fine whine
Jan. 13: Greening whizzes into YoungStars Game
Jan. 12: Senators get Karlsson back vs. Rangers
Jan. 11: Fist to face Carkner's message to bad Cooke
Jan. 11: Karlsson expected to play Thursday
Jan. 11: Sens set to play Let's Make a Deal
Jan. 11: Big blow awaits all-star show
Jan. 10: Senators stand pat in net
Jan. 9: Karlsson's success will cost Senators
Jan. 9: Sens need to be road warriors
Jan. 8: Cheaps: Karlsson chasing MacIver's marks
Jan. 8: Sens coach hits out at Briere
Jan. 7: Cheaps: Doing what a guy's gotta do
Jan. 7: Briere drops Sens in OT
Jan. 6: Sens a bit bettor
Jan. 6: Phillips returns to face Flyers
Jan. 6: You blew it, Leafs fans
Jan. 6: MacLean the Sens' biggest star
Jan. 5: Sens hit all-star jackpot
Jan. 4: Concussion KO's Phillips
Jan. 3: Michalek looks to regain scoring touch
Jan. 3: All-star chance excites Alfredsson
Jan. 3: Spezza finds his five
Jan. 2: Gonchar in, then out of Sens lineup
Jan. 2: Karlsson in starring role


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