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Senators UFA Dossier: Zenon Konopka

Probably one of the most divisive players in recent Senators history, Zenon Konopka creates a very unique decision for general manager this summer, especially because by all reports, Konopka is not just open to returning, but actively wants to. Some people (like myself) were unimpressed with Konopka's early

Should the Senators Pursue Niklas Hjalmarsson?

With the December trade of prospect David Rundblad, the expected departure of UFA Filip Kuba, and with a single season remaining on Sergei Gonchar's contract, the Sens need for a quality defenseman is acute. On Wednesday, Peter provided an excellent look at what it might take to acquire

Senators UFA dossier: Jesse Winchester

UFA Jesse Winchester's situation will force Senators GM Bryan Murray to make a difficult decision this off-season. Winchester is a likeable, and more importantly, serviceable fourth line centre. He's a reliable faceoff man, a good forechecker, and useful penalty killer. But with the plethora of centres

What was Bryan Murray's best move last year?

The 2011-2012 season was a surprisingly successful one for the Ottawa Senators, and a lot of that success can be attributed to the team's general manager. Bryan Murray made a number of key moves during and prior to the regular season that put the club on the path

Analyzing Erik Karlsson's new deal

At first glance, Senators fans shouldn't be surprised at Erik Karlsson's new deal. Both the length (seven years) and amount (cap hit of $6.5M per year) are right in line with general manager Bryan Murray's track record during his tenure in Ottawa. In

Will Erik Karlsson win the Norris Trophy?

After a historically dominant season, Erik Karlsson is the first Ottawa Senators defenceman (that I can recall, anyway) to be nominated for the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the league's best defenceman. He'll be up against former Ottawa Senators blueliner Zdeno Chara and future Ottawa Senators

Bryan Murray doesn't expect to be busy on July 1

Ottawa Senators fans might be a little disappointed to hear it, but Bryan Murray doesn't think he's going to be very busy during Free Agent Frenzy day on July 1 of this year. At least that's what he told a group of reporters during