Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Senators play their home games at the 20,652-seat Canadian Tire Centre, which opened in 1996.
Ottawa Senators Sénateurs d'Ottawa | |
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Conference | Eastern |
Division | Atlantic |
Founded | 1992 |
History | Ottawa Senators 1992–present |
Home arena | Canadian Tire Centre |
City | Ottawa, Ontario |
Colours | Red, gold, black, white[1][2] |
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Owner(s) | Estate of the late Eugene Melnyk |
General manager | Pierre Dorion |
Head coach | D. J. Smith |
Captain | Brady Tkachuk |
Minor league affiliates | |
Stanley Cups | 0[a] |
Conference championships | 1 (2006–07) |
Presidents' Trophies | 1 (2002–03) |
Division championships | 4 (1998–99, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2005–06) |
Official website | nhl |
The team was started 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 rich history, winning 11 Stanley Cups[3] and playing in the NHL from 1917 until 1934. On December 6, 1990, after a two-year public campaign by Firestone, the NHL awarded a new franchise, which began play in the 1992–93 season.[4] The current team owner is Eugene Melnyk,[5] and in 2011, the club was valued by Forbes Magazine at $201 million.[6]
The team has had success, qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs in twelve of the past fourteen seasons, four division titles, the Presidents' Trophy in 2003 and appeared in the 2007 Stanley Cup Finals. The success has been reflected in attendance. The club has averaged over 20,000 fans per game since 2005–06, peaking at 21,821 in 2007–08.[7]
Players and personnel
Team captains
- Laurie Boschman, 1992–1993
- Mark Lamb and Brad Shaw, 1993–1994 (co-captains)
- Gord Dineen, 1994
- Randy Cunneyworth, 1995–1998
- Alexei Yashin, 1998–1999
- Daniel Alfredsson, 1999–2013
- Jason Spezza, 2013–2014
- Erik Karlsson, 2014–2018
- Brady Tkachuk, 2021–present
Head coaches
Statistics are accurate through the hiring of D.J. Smith.
Nat | Tenure | Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||
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G | W | L | T | OTL | Pct | G | W | L | Pct | |||
Rick Bowness[8] | 1992–1996 | 235 | 39 | 178 | 18 | — | .204 | — | — | — | — | |
Dave Allison[9] | 1996 | 25 | 2 | 22 | 1 | — | .100 | — | — | — | — | |
Jacques Martin[10] | 1996–2004 | 692 | 341 | 235 | 96 | 20 | .577 | 69 | 31 | 38 | .449 | |
Roger Neilson[11] | 2002 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | |
Bryan Murray[12] | 2005–2008 | 182 | 107 | 55 | — | 20 | .643 | 34 | 18 | 16 | .529 | |
John Paddock[13] | 2007–2008 | 64 | 36 | 22 | — | 6 | .609 | — | — | — | — | |
Craig Hartsburg[14] | 2008–2009 | 48 | 17 | 24 | — | 7 | .427 | — | — | — | — | |
Cory Clouston[15] | 2009–2011 | 198 | 95 | 83 | — | 20 | .530 | 6 | 2 | 4 | .333 | |
Paul MacLean[16] | 2011–2014 | 239 | 114 | 90 | — | 35 | .550 | 17 | 8 | 9 | .471 | |
Dave Cameron[17] | 2014–2016 | 137 | 70 | 50 | — | 17 | .573 | 6 | 2 | 4 | .333 | |
Guy Boucher[18] | 2016–2019 | 228 | 94 | 108 | — | 26 | .469 | 19 | 11 | 8 | .579 | |
Marc Crawford[19] | 2019 | 18 | 7 | 10 | — | 1 | .417 | — | — | — | — | |
D. J. Smith | 2019–present | 127 | 48 | 62 | — | 17 | .378 | — | — | — | — |
General managers
Nat | Tenure | |
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Mel Bridgman | 1991–1993 | |
Randy Sexton | 1993–1995 | |
Pierre Gauthier | 1995–1998 | |
Rick Dudley | 1998–1999 | |
Marshall Johnston | 1999–2002 | |
John Muckler | 2002–2007 | |
Bryan Murray | 2007–2016 | |
Pierre Dorion | 2016–present |
Source: Ottawa Senators 2009–10 Media Guide, p. 206.
Honoured members
Hall of Famers
- Roger Neilson – Senators' assistant coach and head coach (2001–2003) was inducted (as a Builder) on November 4, 2002, for his career in coaching.
- Dominik Hasek – Senators' goaltender (2005–2006) was inducted in 2014 for his career as a goalie.
- Marian Hossa – Senators' winger (1998–2004) was inducted in 2020 (ceremony held in 2021) for his career as a forward.[20]
Retired numbers
No. | Player | Position | Career | Date of retirement |
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4 | Chris Phillips | D | 1997–2015 | February 18, 2020 |
8 | Frank Finnigan | RW | 1923–1931 1932–1934 |
October 8, 19921 |
11 | Daniel Alfredsson | RW | 1995–2013 | December 29, 2016[21] |
- 1 Finnigan was honoured for his play from 1923 through 1934 for the original Ottawa Senators (as a right wing, 1923–1931 and 1932–1934). He was the last surviving Senator from the Stanley Cup winners of 1927 and participated in the 'Bring Back the Senators' campaign.
- The NHL retired Wayne Gretzky's No. 99 for all its member teams at the 2000 NHL All-Star Game.[22]
Ring of Honour
- Bryan Murray – Senators' head coach (2005–2008) and general manager (2007–2016).[23]
Team record
Season-by-season record
This is a partial list of the last five seasons completed by the Senators. For the full season-by-season history, see List of Ottawa Senators seasons
Note: GP = Games Played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes
Season | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | Finish | Playoffs |
2016–17 | 82 | 44 | 28 | 10 | 98 | 212 | 214 | 2nd, Atlantic | Lost in Conference Finals, 3–4 (Penguins) |
2017–18 | 82 | 28 | 43 | 11 | 67 | 221 | 291 | 7th, Atlantic | Did not qualify |
2018–19 | 82 | 29 | 47 | 6 | 64 | 242 | 302 | 8th, Atlantic | Did not qualify |
2019–20 | 71 | 25 | 34 | 12 | 62 | 191 | 243 | 7th, Atlantic | Did not qualify |
2020–21 | 56 | 23 | 28 | 5 | 51 | 157 | 190 | 6th, North | Did not qualify |
Team scoring leaders
These are the top-ten regular season point-scorers in franchise history. Figures are updated after each completed NHL regular season.[24]
- * – current Senators player
Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games Played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; P/G = Points per game average;
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NHL awards and trophies
- Wade Redden: 2005–06 (shared with Michal Rozsival of the New York Rangers)
Team records
Franchise record | Name of player | Statistic | Year(s) |
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Most goals in a season | Dany Heatley | 50 | 2005–06 2006–07 |
Most goals in a season, defenceman | Erik Karlsson | 21 | 2014–15 |
Most assists in a season | Jason Spezza | 71 | 2005–06 |
Most assists in a season, defenceman | Erik Karlsson | 66 | 2015–16 |
Most points in a season | Dany Heatley | 105 | 2006–07 |
Most points in a season, defenceman | Erik Karlsson | 82 | 2015–16 |
Most points in a season, rookie | Alexei Yashin | 79 | 1993–94 |
Most penalty minutes in a season | Mike Peluso | 318 | 1992–93 |
Highest +/– rating in a season | Daniel Alfredsson | +42 | 2006–07 |
Most games played | Chris Phillips | 1,179 | (milestone, up to 2014–15 season) |
Most playoff games played | Daniel Alfredsson | 121 | 1997–2013 |
Most goaltender wins in a season | Patrick Lalime | 39 | 2002–2003 |
Most shutouts in a season | Patrick Lalime | 8 | 2002–03 |
Lowest GAA in a season | Craig Anderson | 1.69 | 2012–13 |
Best save percentage in a season | Craig Anderson | .941 | 2012–13 |
Source: Ottawa Senators.[43]
Ottawa Senators Media
The Senators played their home games at the Ottawa Civic Centre from 1992 to 1996.
During the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, the Senators acquired Zdeno Chara in a multi-player trade with the New York Islanders.
Daniel Alfredsson played together with Jason Spezza and Dany Heatley, forming the CASH line. They led the Senators to their first Finals appearance.
Martin Gerber was a goaltender for the Senators from 2006 to 2009.
During the 2010–11 season, the Senators acquired Craig Anderson after swapping goaltenders with the Colorado Avalanche.
Paul MacLean was awarded the Jack Adams Award during the 2012–13 season. He was the Senators' head coach from 2011 to 2014.
Erik Karlsson was team captain through the 2014–15 to 2017–18 seasons.
The Senators moved to Canadian Tire Centre in 1996. The arena is their second and current home arena.
References
- ↑ Sens Communications (September 18, 2020). Ottawa Senators Introduce New Primary Logo. NHL Enterprises, L.P.. https://www.nhl.com/senators/news/ottawa-senators-introduce-new-primary-logo/c-319089730. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ↑ Senators bringing back old logo for new uniforms. NHL Enterprises, L.P.. September 18, 2020. https://www.nhl.com/news/ottawa-bringing-back-old-logo-for-new-uniforms/c-319093646. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
- ↑ NHL counts 11. Hockey Hall of Fame count is 10.
- ↑ Finnigan, p. 201
- ↑ "#14 Ottawa Senators". Forbes. November 8, 2007. https://www.forbes.com/lists/2007/31/biz_07nhl_Ottawa-Senators_318444.html. Retrieved January 22, 2008.
- ↑ "Ottawa Senators on the Forbes NHL Valuation List". Forbes. November 30, 2011. https://www.forbes.com/teams/ottawa-senators/. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
- ↑ "NHL Attendance Report". ESPN. Retrieved March 26, 2010.
- ↑ "Rick Bowness Coaching Record". Hockey-Reference.com. Archived from the original on May 21, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2009.
- ↑ "Dave Allison Coaching Record". Hockey-Reference.com. Archived from the original on August 8, 2020. Retrieved January 31, 2009.
- ↑ "Jacques Martin Coaching Record". Hockey-Reference.com. Archived from the original on August 20, 2008. Retrieved January 31, 2009.
- ↑ "Roger Neilson Coaching Record". Hockey-Reference.com. Archived from the original on August 30, 2008. Retrieved January 31, 2009.
- ↑ "Bryan Murray Coaching Record". Hockey-Reference.com. Archived from the original on August 4, 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2009.
- ↑ "John Paddock Coaching Record". Hockey-Reference.com. Archived from the original on September 24, 2018. Retrieved January 31, 2009.
- ↑ "Craig Hartsburg Coaching Record". Hockey-Reference.com. Archived from the original on September 4, 2008. Retrieved January 31, 2009.
- ↑ "Cory Clouston Coaching Record". Hockey-Reference.com. Archived from the original on August 9, 2020. Retrieved April 20, 2009.
- ↑ "Paul MacLean Coaching Record". Hockey-Reference.com. Archived from the original on April 25, 2019. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
- ↑ "Dave Cameron Coaching Record". Hockey-Reference.com. Archived from the original on April 25, 2019. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
- ↑ "Guy Boucher Coaching Record". Hockey-Reference.com. Archived from the original on June 6, 2019. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
- ↑ "Marc Crawford Coaching Record". Hockey-Reference.com. Archived from the original on July 8, 2019. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
- ↑ "Former Senator Hossa inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame". nhl.com. November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
- ↑ Pritchard, Trevor (December 29, 2016). "Ottawa Senators retire Daniel Alfredsson's No. 11". CBC News. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
- ↑ "Perfect setting: Gretzky's number retired before All-Star Game". CNN Sports Illustrated. Associated Press. February 6, 2000. Archived from the original on November 12, 2013. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
- ↑ Garrison, Bruce (2017-01-24). "Bryan Murray the right selection as the first member of the Senators' Ring of Honour". Ottawa Citizen. https://ottawacitizen.com/sports/hockey/nhl/bryan-murray-the-right-selection-as-the-first-member-of-the-senators-ring-of-honour. Retrieved 2017-09-09.
- ↑ "Regular Season – All Skaters – Career for Franchise – Career Points – NHL.com – Stats". National Hockey League. Retrieved March 30, 2013.
- ↑ Ottawa Senators staff (2015). 2015–16 Senators Media Guide (PDF). Ottawa Senators. p. 204. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 26, 2015. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
- ↑ "Chris Phillips". hockeydb.com. Retrieved May 3, 2012.
- ↑ "Prince of Wales Trophy". National Hockey League. Archived from the original on April 23, 2006. Retrieved January 2, 2008.
- ↑ "Presidents' Trophy". National Hockey League. Archived from the original on October 13, 2009. Retrieved January 2, 2008.
- ↑ "Calder Memorial Trophy". National Hockey League. Archived from the original on April 23, 2006. Retrieved January 2, 2008.
- ↑ "NHL Plus Minus Award Winners". statshockey.homestead.com. Archived from the original on September 16, 2007. Retrieved January 2, 2008.
- ↑ "Jack Adams Award". National Hockey League. Archived from the original on July 6, 2008. Retrieved January 2, 2008.
- ↑ "Norris Memorial Trophy". National Hockey League. Archived from the original on May 11, 2008. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
- ↑ "King Clancy Memorial Trophy". National Hockey League. Archived from the original on July 23, 2008. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
- ↑ "Mark Messier Leadership Award". National Hockey League. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
- ↑ 35.0 35.1 35.2 "Notes for Daniel Alfredsson". National Hockey League. Retrieved January 2, 2008.
- ↑ "Career Stats for Sami Salo". National Hockey League. Retrieved January 2, 2008.
- ↑ "Career Stats for Marian Hossa". National Hockey League. Retrieved January 2, 2008.
- ↑ "Career Stats for Martin Havlat". National Hockey League. Retrieved January 2, 2008.
- ↑ "Career Stats for Andrej Meszaros". National Hockey League. Retrieved January 2, 2008.
- ↑ 40.0 40.1 "Career Stats for Dany Heatley". National Hockey League. Retrieved January 2, 2008.
- ↑ National Hockey League. "NHL announces 2011–12 All-Star teams". Press release. http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=635356. Retrieved June 23, 2012.
- ↑ "Career Stats for Alexei Yashin". National Hockey League. Retrieved January 2, 2008.
- ↑ Ottawa Senators staff (2015). 2015–16 Senators Media Guide (PDF). Ottawa Senators. pp. 191–7. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 26, 2015. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
- Notes
- ↑ NHL Media Guide 2010. The original Senators organization, also known as the Ottawa Hockey Club, won the Stanley Cup eleven times, not the current franchise founded in 1992. Neither the NHL or the Senators claim the current Senators to be a continuation of the original organization or franchise. The awards, statistics and championships of both eras are kept separate and the NHL franchise founding date of the current Senators is in 1992.
Other websites
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