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Graeme Nichols @graemenichols.bsky.social · 4d

"We'll just take it day by day. Going forward, I don't think tomorrow's a possibility, but possibly Saturday or the home opener." ~ Batherson on his injury and a prospective return date

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Graeme Nichols @graemenichols.bsky.social · 4d

Sebrango and Matinpalo may "potentially" play together in the Senators' first game.

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Graeme Nichols @graemenichols.bsky.social · 4d

Travis Green says he'll talk to the trainers about Batherson/Kleven making the trip after speaking to the media.

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Graeme Nichols @graemenichols.bsky.social · 4d

Sens finishing up practice wIth their 2v2 close space drills. Losing team skates lines. The guys get very competitive about it.

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Graeme Nichols @graemenichols.bsky.social · 4d

Tkachuk-Stutzle-Batherson/Zetterlund
Perron-Cozens-Zetterlund/Amadio
Greig-Pinto-Giroux
Cousins-Eller-Lyksell

*Batherson took reps on 1st line, Zetterlund took reps on two lines

Sandy-Zub
Chabot-Jensen
Kleven-Spence
Sebrango-Matinpalo

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Graeme Nichols @graemenichols.bsky.social · 5d

Carter Yakemchuk spoke with me Saturday on the possibility of being sent down to Belleville. Here's my latest for @thehockeynews.bsky.social on how Yakemchuk just has to "embrace it, go down there and grind to try and get better every single day."

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Graeme Nichols @graemenichols.bsky.social · 5d

Just a reminder before the season starts for the Senators that all of my writing at @thehockeynews.bsky.social can be found at the link below. Give it a follow, so you're kept up to date on my latest work.

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Graeme Nichols @graemenichols.bsky.social · 6d

Kleven and Batherson skated for 45 minutes this morning. No assurances that either will be available to play in the season opener.

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Graeme Nichols @graemenichols.bsky.social · 6d

Placed on waivers. Not sent down. They could clear, creating roster flexibility and stick.

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Graeme Nichols @graemenichols.bsky.social · 6d

Tkachuk-Stützle-Zetterlund
Greig-Pinto-Giroux
Perron-Cozens-Amadio
Cousins-Eller-MacDermid
Kaliyev and Lyksell extra

Chabot-Jensen
Sandy-Zub
Sebrango-Matinpalo
Spence-Yakemchuk

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Graeme Nichols @graemenichols.bsky.social · 8d

Nick Jensen returns tonight to the Senators' lineup for the first time since having his hip resurfaced. My latest for @thehockeynews.bsky.social looks at what a healthy Jensen means for the Senators:

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Nick Jensen Set To Return For Senators Preseason Finale Saturday Night

Nick Jensen has reached another important milestone in his recovery from offseason hip surgery.

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Graeme Nichols @graemenichols.bsky.social · 8d

Nick Jensen returns tonight to the Senators' lineup for the first time since having his hip resurfaced. My latest for @thehockeynews.bsky.social looks at what a healthy Jensen means for the Senators:

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Nick Jensen Set To Return For Senators Preseason Finale Saturday Night

Nick Jensen has reached another important milestone in his recovery from offseason hip surgery.

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Graeme Nichols @graemenichols.bsky.social · 8d

I think it's crazier how Sandy dragged him closer to the league average last season.

Graeme Nichols @graemenichols.bsky.social · 9d

Brady-Stü-giroux
Perron-Cozens-Zetterlund
Greig-Pinto-Amadi
Cousins-Eller-MacEwen

Sandy-Zub
Chabot-Jensen
Sebrango-Matinpalo
Spence-Yak

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Graeme Nichols @graemenichols.bsky.social · 9d

It's not a problem. I totally understand the criticisms and if I can help shed light on why certain decisions were made, I'll do my best to shed some light on it.

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Graeme Nichols @graemenichols.bsky.social · 9d

Enjoy the back-and-forth and the care that readers/Sens fans have. If you're frustrated or upset, I totally understand. All I can say is that your concerns were referenced in an earlier version that can still make it in an update if and when TSN responds.

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Graeme Nichols @graemenichols.bsky.social · 9d

If you're disappointed, I get it. Without independent confirmation that his social media factored into the decision, which TSN may eventually corroborate (and the piece will be updated when they do), it's speculation.

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Graeme Nichols @graemenichols.bsky.social · 9d

How his outspokeness bled into his social media accounts creating polarizing dynamic was in an early version. It got edited out because people would want specific examples - fuelling speculation that a particular tweet(s) caused it.

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Graeme Nichols @graemenichols.bsky.social · 9d

I asked TSN directly about whether his social media presence directly fueled their decision and they still have not responded. If or when they do, the piece will get updated accordingly.

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Graeme Nichols @graemenichols.bsky.social · 9d

TSN's regional broadcasts for the Ottawa Senators' 2025-26 season will change. Marc Methot will not appear this season with a " rotating crew of analysts and special guests" replacing him.

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Graeme Nichols @graemenichols.bsky.social · 10d

Travis Green expects Leevi Merilainen to play the entire game in St. Louis.

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Graeme Nichols @graemenichols.bsky.social · 10d

It was actually Bourgault. Mistake on my part.

Mike @inertnet.bsky.social · 10d

Washkurak? Thought I had a good grasp on who's on this roster.

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Graeme Nichols @graemenichols.bsky.social · 10d

Tkachuk - Stutzle -Zetterlund
Greig - Halliday - Lyksell
Washkurak - Pettersson - MacEwen
Kaliyev - Jenik - Boucher

Sebrango - Spence
Donovan - Matinpalo
Thomson - Yakemchuk

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Graeme Nichols @graemenichols.bsky.social · 10d

Merilainen, Sogaard, Tkachuk and Stützle are on the ice with the first group skating this morning. They will be traveling to St. Louis.

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Graeme Nichols @graemenichols.bsky.social · 10d

Last years problems have bled into the preseason. Is it too soon to be concerned about the Senators' 5v5 scoring and penalty kill?

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Can The Senators Solve Their Five-On-Five Scoring And Penalty Kill Issues?

Five-on-five goal scoring and penalty killing were problems for the Ottawa Senators in 2024-25.

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