Graeme Nichols
@graemenichols.bsky.social
Freelance writer covering the NHL's Ottawa Senators. Can find my work at The Hockey News: https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/ottawa-senators/
Work has appeared in The Athletic, The Ottawa Citizen.
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Email: graeme.j.nichols@gmail.com
Work has appeared in The Athletic, The Ottawa Citizen.
DMs open.
Email: graeme.j.nichols@gmail.com
The last time the Senators finished above .500 in November was the 2016-17 season when they were 9-5-1.
The Senators start their 7-game road trip with a massive win in Anaheim. Brings their record to 4-1-3 in November, capturing points in 7 of 8 games.
November 21, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The last time the Senators finished above .500 in November was the 2016-17 season when they were 9-5-1.
The Senators start their 7-game road trip with a massive win in Anaheim. Brings their record to 4-1-3 in November, capturing points in 7 of 8 games.
November 21, 2025 at 5:52 AM
The Senators start their 7-game road trip with a massive win in Anaheim. Brings their record to 4-1-3 in November, capturing points in 7 of 8 games.
Stephen Halliday gets his first point in the NHL on that Shane Pinto power play goal.
November 21, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Stephen Halliday gets his first point in the NHL on that Shane Pinto power play goal.
Watching the second episode of 'Wingmen' and Brady Tkachuk mentions that he hopes to return to the lineup around American Thanksgiving (Thurs, Nov 27th).
November 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Watching the second episode of 'Wingmen' and Brady Tkachuk mentions that he hopes to return to the lineup around American Thanksgiving (Thurs, Nov 27th).
The Senators announce that they have reacquired Dennis Gilbert. Gilbert was part of the trade deadline deal that brought Dylan Cozens to the Sens in exchange for Josh Norris. The Sens deal RFA Max Guenette to Philadelphia for Gilbert. Gives the Sens another left-shot depth option
November 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The Senators announce that they have reacquired Dennis Gilbert. Gilbert was part of the trade deadline deal that brought Dylan Cozens to the Sens in exchange for Josh Norris. The Sens deal RFA Max Guenette to Philadelphia for Gilbert. Gives the Sens another left-shot depth option
Unbelievable feed by Batherson to feed Timmy. 4-3 Sens with 5:43 left in the third.
November 14, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Unbelievable feed by Batherson to feed Timmy. 4-3 Sens with 5:43 left in the third.
Pinto off a brilliant feed by Amadio on a two-on-one. 3-1 Sens
November 14, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Pinto off a brilliant feed by Amadio on a two-on-one. 3-1 Sens
This is Fabian Zetterlund's best game as an Ottawa Senator. Doing the digging and working hard to create chances for his linemates. Feeds Dylan Cozens and it's 2-0 Ottawa.
November 14, 2025 at 12:44 AM
This is Fabian Zetterlund's best game as an Ottawa Senator. Doing the digging and working hard to create chances for his linemates. Feeds Dylan Cozens and it's 2-0 Ottawa.
That power play goal is Ottawa's first in their last eight games. They were 0 for 19 in their previous seven games.
November 14, 2025 at 12:16 AM
That power play goal is Ottawa's first in their last eight games. They were 0 for 19 in their previous seven games.
Timmy finds G-money for the tap in on the power play. 1-0 Sens.
November 14, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Timmy finds G-money for the tap in on the power play. 1-0 Sens.
ICYMI earlier
The @senators.bsky.social are hosting their Hockey Fights Cancer night tonight.
Never been one to divulge much personal stuff, but I had a small scare recently that luckily got caught early. I wrote about it for @thehockeynews.bsky.social:
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Never been one to divulge much personal stuff, but I had a small scare recently that luckily got caught early. I wrote about it for @thehockeynews.bsky.social:
thehockeynews.com/nhl/ottawa-s...
November 13, 2025 at 11:56 PM
ICYMI earlier
Reposted by Graeme Nichols
The @senators.bsky.social are hosting their Hockey Fights Cancer night tonight.
Never been one to divulge much personal stuff, but I had a small scare recently that luckily got caught early. I wrote about it for @thehockeynews.bsky.social:
thehockeynews.com/nhl/ottawa-s...
Never been one to divulge much personal stuff, but I had a small scare recently that luckily got caught early. I wrote about it for @thehockeynews.bsky.social:
thehockeynews.com/nhl/ottawa-s...
November 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The @senators.bsky.social are hosting their Hockey Fights Cancer night tonight.
Never been one to divulge much personal stuff, but I had a small scare recently that luckily got caught early. I wrote about it for @thehockeynews.bsky.social:
thehockeynews.com/nhl/ottawa-s...
Never been one to divulge much personal stuff, but I had a small scare recently that luckily got caught early. I wrote about it for @thehockeynews.bsky.social:
thehockeynews.com/nhl/ottawa-s...
Looking at Shane Pinto's new four-year extension with the Senators. Here's my latest for @thehockeynews.bsky.social:
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Four More Years: Ottawa Senators Sign Shane Pinto To A Four-Year Extension
Pinto agrees to a four-year extension on Thursday worth an average annual value (AAV) of $7.5 million.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Looking at Shane Pinto's new four-year extension with the Senators. Here's my latest for @thehockeynews.bsky.social:
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Perron-Stutzle-Batherson
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
Greig-Cozens-Zetterlund
MacDermid-Eller-Cousins
No Chabot this morning. Defensive pairings were all jumbled with three defencemen per side of the ice. Everyone was seemingly rotating with everyone.
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
Greig-Cozens-Zetterlund
MacDermid-Eller-Cousins
No Chabot this morning. Defensive pairings were all jumbled with three defencemen per side of the ice. Everyone was seemingly rotating with everyone.
November 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Perron-Stutzle-Batherson
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
Greig-Cozens-Zetterlund
MacDermid-Eller-Cousins
No Chabot this morning. Defensive pairings were all jumbled with three defencemen per side of the ice. Everyone was seemingly rotating with everyone.
Amadio-Pinto-Giroux
Greig-Cozens-Zetterlund
MacDermid-Eller-Cousins
No Chabot this morning. Defensive pairings were all jumbled with three defencemen per side of the ice. Everyone was seemingly rotating with everyone.
Signing Shane Pinto to a four-year extension will buy his first two years of unrestricted free agency. He will hit unrestricted free agency in 2030 alongside Dylan Cozens. The Sens have staggered the expirations of their key pieces. Stützle in 2031, Sandy in 2032 and now Pinto in 2030.
November 13, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Signing Shane Pinto to a four-year extension will buy his first two years of unrestricted free agency. He will hit unrestricted free agency in 2030 alongside Dylan Cozens. The Sens have staggered the expirations of their key pieces. Stützle in 2031, Sandy in 2032 and now Pinto in 2030.
The @senators.bsky.social are hosting their Hockey Fights Cancer night tonight.
Never been one to divulge much personal stuff, but I had a small scare recently that luckily got caught early. I wrote about it for @thehockeynews.bsky.social:
thehockeynews.com/nhl/ottawa-s...
Never been one to divulge much personal stuff, but I had a small scare recently that luckily got caught early. I wrote about it for @thehockeynews.bsky.social:
thehockeynews.com/nhl/ottawa-s...
November 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The @senators.bsky.social are hosting their Hockey Fights Cancer night tonight.
Never been one to divulge much personal stuff, but I had a small scare recently that luckily got caught early. I wrote about it for @thehockeynews.bsky.social:
thehockeynews.com/nhl/ottawa-s...
Never been one to divulge much personal stuff, but I had a small scare recently that luckily got caught early. I wrote about it for @thehockeynews.bsky.social:
thehockeynews.com/nhl/ottawa-s...
Jumping on 'Coming in Hotter' for the postgame shortly. Come tune in for the group therapy session.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Jumping on 'Coming in Hotter' for the postgame shortly. Come tune in for the group therapy session.
youtube.com/live/Nujvd-0...
youtube.com/live/Nujvd-0...
Really liked the Senators' first two periods. They have gone into a shell for the third. Ullmark keeping them in it.
November 12, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Really liked the Senators' first two periods. They have gone into a shell for the third. Ullmark keeping them in it.
Few nuggets from Staios on TSN 1200 this morning:
- No progress on Formenton. Hasn't decided on whether to renounce rights.
- Really likes Yakemchuk's game. Comfortable calling him up, if necessary.
- Confident a Pinto extension gets done. Will talk with his agent this week.
- No progress on Formenton. Hasn't decided on whether to renounce rights.
- Really likes Yakemchuk's game. Comfortable calling him up, if necessary.
- Confident a Pinto extension gets done. Will talk with his agent this week.
November 10, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Few nuggets from Staios on TSN 1200 this morning:
- No progress on Formenton. Hasn't decided on whether to renounce rights.
- Really likes Yakemchuk's game. Comfortable calling him up, if necessary.
- Confident a Pinto extension gets done. Will talk with his agent this week.
- No progress on Formenton. Hasn't decided on whether to renounce rights.
- Really likes Yakemchuk's game. Comfortable calling him up, if necessary.
- Confident a Pinto extension gets done. Will talk with his agent this week.
I don't know if I've ever seen Giroux miss a wide-open cage like that. Next one he shoots goes in. Sens score on the power play to tie it at 2.
November 7, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I don't know if I've ever seen Giroux miss a wide-open cage like that. Next one he shoots goes in. Sens score on the power play to tie it at 2.
Nice feed by Zetterlund to spring Batherson. Missed high.
November 7, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Nice feed by Zetterlund to spring Batherson. Missed high.
Notable Sens CF% after the first:
- MacDermid: 0% (0-5)
- Eller and Zetterlund 10% (1-9)
- Jensen: 11.11% (1-8)
- MacDermid: 0% (0-5)
- Eller and Zetterlund 10% (1-9)
- Jensen: 11.11% (1-8)
November 7, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Notable Sens CF% after the first:
- MacDermid: 0% (0-5)
- Eller and Zetterlund 10% (1-9)
- Jensen: 11.11% (1-8)
- MacDermid: 0% (0-5)
- Eller and Zetterlund 10% (1-9)
- Jensen: 11.11% (1-8)
Amadio is a smart guy. Goes glove on Korpisalo and the Sens score first. 1-0 Sens.
November 7, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Amadio is a smart guy. Goes glove on Korpisalo and the Sens score first. 1-0 Sens.
Timmy's decision-making and puck control early has been incredible.
November 7, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Timmy's decision-making and puck control early has been incredible.
Pregame reading for you, in case you missed it earlier
My latest at @thehockeynews.bsky.social looks at Linus Ullmark's slow start, the criticisms he's faced off the ice and his ability to bounce back from it:
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November 7, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Pregame reading for you, in case you missed it earlier