The NHL trade deadline is less than a week away and his team is knee-deep in a playoff race as it aims to reach the postseason for the first time since 2017. Staios is working the phones and considering his options ahead of the March 7 deadline.

The Ottawa Senators will have at least two major pieces back in their forwards group on Saturday, as Shane Pinto told reporters after Saturday's skate he will play against the San Jose Sharks. The confirmation for Pinto comes after captain Brady Tkachuk told reporters on Friday that he would also be in the lineup against the Sharks.

The Ottawa Senators may have to wait another game for the complete trio of Brady Tkachuk, Joshua Norris, and Shane Pinto to return. The Senators announced they’ve recalled forward Angus Crookshank from their AHL affiliate,

Ullmark is winless in his last four starts since returning from injury on Feb. 4 and hasn't won a game since Dec. 19.

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk will make his return to the lineup Saturday against the San Jose Sharks, Postmedia’s Bruce Garrioch confirmed Friday.

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Ottawa is a player who could use a Mikko Rantanen at this point. Frankly, the Senators need healthy bodies more than anyone. With Brady Tkachuk, Shane Pinto, and Josh Norris all currently sidelined, Ottawa finds itself precariously close to the last wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.

The Ottawa Senators are likely to trade former first-round pick Jacob Bernard-Docker ahead of the March 7 trade deadline.

OTTAWA – Kyle and Rachel Braatz unveiled a $2 million donation to the Senators Community Foundation at the Fullscript Senators Black, Red & Gold Gala presented by Bell on Thursday evening.