He was determined to make it and be the best.” On June 23rd, 2001, as part of a series of disastrous hockey decisions by the club, the Isles sent Chara, Bill Muckalt, and a draft pick that turned out to be Jason Spezza, to Ottawa for Alexei Yashin. ...

If we were priming for a cup run then maybe but not right now. Carter for Kadri, Bozak and a 1st. Carter for Kadri, Bozak and a 1st. I am just wondering if Jeff Carter’s best years are behind him. I am thinking Semin and Dany Heatly. Everybody...

He emerged as a star during an otherwise horrible season. His rookie-of-the-year award was a silver lining and he became a quiet and constant presence during the tumultuous conclusion to Alexei Yashin’s years in a Senators uniform, solidifying a bond...

Vernon takes the goalie award in the breakaway relay. MacInnis and Nieuwendyk are chosen to play for the Western squad in what turns out to be the closest all-star affair since 1988. The Eastern side rebounds from being down 8-6 midway through the third...

Hasek and Tom Barrasso, who made such a huge impact elsewhere, arrived here in their later years and didn’t do enough to be included on our list of all-time Senators all-stars. Check out our list and debate away. Selected with the No. 2 overall pick the...

Mr. Big Shot fired a record 105.9-mph blast last year ... The 34-year-old is making his sixth all-star appearance; the first came in 2003 ... Led the NHL with a plus-33 for the Cup champs last season ... Acquired by the Senators in the 2001 trade that...