Welcome to Senators Weekly, where you can catch up on the past week of the Ottawa Senators throughout the 2018-19 season. From trending topics to surging prospects to news and notes, this is your weekly roundup on all things Sens.
The team started the week strong with a 4-0 shutout over the Buffalo Sabres. The shutout marked goaltender Craig Anderson’s second of the season and 28th as a Senator. He’s just two back of Patrick Lalime for the organization’s shutout record. It’s also his 42nd career shutout, landing him 39th all-time.
TSN’s Darren Dreger first reported that the team was showing interest, as were the Calgary Flames. “His agent, Matt Keator, has been fielding interest from NHL clubs for several months now, to be frank,” said Dreger. “Of the teams interested: Ottawa, Calgary – they’re both in on this guy hard.”
Dreger compared Nygard to Carl Hagelin, noting that the left winger has elite skating ability and can “flat out fly.” He has played 325 games in the SHL, collecting 147 points, while adding 12 points in 11 playoff games. He’s also played in the SuperElit for 92 games, totalling 102 points.
The 26-year-old would require a one-year, entry-level deal if he were to come into the NHL, and may be a good choice for the Senators, who will need to fill the roster in order to properly develop some of the young players in the system.
Senators Week Ahead
It’s finally here, the last week of the regular season for the Senators. While many have been waiting for this season to end, there are still four games left for them. They’ll face off against the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers, Sabres and Columbus Blue Jackets before the busy offseason begins.
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