Bruce Garrioch
Ottawa Sun
Bruce Garrioch is an award-winning journalist and a must-read in the hockey community. A Day-Oner at the Ottawa Sun, Garrioch is one of the top sports journalists in the country, covering the Senators since their return to the NHL in 1992-93. A 2009 winner of an Ontario Newspaper Award for his coverage of the Dany Heatley saga, Garrioch has a strong ability to break news and brings inside information with his Sunday NHL column, one of the most popular in the country. It is read by GMs, players and coaches who want the inside scoop. Garrioch has covered the 2008 Stanley Cup final for Sun Media, the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City and 2006 Games in Turin, Italy. Mainly, Garrioch has the pulse of the Ottawa Senators. If people want to know what's happening they turn to him to get the info on contracts, negotiations, signings, trades and, of course, games.
Columns
Practice indicates Senators' Methot may return for Game 2
All signs point to Marc Methot returning from his lacerated finger injury.The Ottawa Senators decided to play the waiting game with their lineup for Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins but it appears the veteran defenceman is ready to make his return.
Stone needs to start producing or Senators in trouble
OTTAWA — The frustration with not scoring isn’t being felt by just Mark Stone.
Senators will play waiting game with Methot
This was no day off for Marc Methot.As most of the players hit the gym, the Ottawa Senators’ defenceman hit the ice at the Bell Sensplex with the rest of the scratches as GM Pierre Dorion, coach Guy Boucher and the medical staff try to determine if he’ll be able to make his return Saturday in Game 2.
Senators' Boucher on Bruins' Game 1 comeback: 'We were asking for trouble'
OTTAWA — It all comes down to the endless debate over protecting the lead or going for a win.
Senators cough up lead, drop Game 1 to Bruins
OTTAWA — This night ended in disappointment and heartbreak for the Ottawa Senators.
Wideman, Claesson not nervous playoff debuts
This wasn’t just any other night for Ottawa Senators defencemen Chris Wideman and Fredrik Claesson because this wasn’t just any other game.
Senators' Boucher has plenty of players to work with
OTTAWA — On the eve of the Ottawa Senators’ return to the post-season, Guy Boucher got ready to shuffle his deck.
Senators' Methot 'could play' in Game 1 vs. Bruins
OTTAWA — Marc Methot stood in the dressing room surrounded by cameras, his hands behind his back, trying to hide the damage done to his finger by the vicious slash from Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby last month.
Senators book first-round home ice with win over Rangers
OTTAWA — No place like home for the Ottawa Senators to start the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Senators' Karlsson recovering, should be in lineup for Game 1
OTTAWA — The captain will be back at the wheel of the Ottawa Senators bus when the post-season get under way.
With Senators playoff bound, owner Melnyk can't wipe smile off face
The last time the Ottawa Senators made the playoffs, in the spring of 2015, owner Eugene Melnyk was laying in a hospital bed in Toronto, in need of a life-saving liver transplant, wondering if he’d even be around that summer, getting daily updates on the state of his hockey team.
Senators' MacArthur defies odds with comeback
OTTAWA — Only moments after being told his line was up next by coach Guy Boucher, words Clarke MacArthur has been waiting to hear for what seemed like an eternity, he stood up on the Ottawa Senators’ bench, waited for the change and stepped on the ice to complete the comeback.
Not time to panic yet for Senators
The Senators woke up at their Winnipeg hotel Friday morning with the team in a state of disarray and if they don’t beat the Jets on Saturday, then it may be time for panic.
Meeting up with Jonathan Pitre an emotional visit for Senators coach Guy Boucher
Guy Boucher says one of the Ottawa Senators best attributes this season has been their ability to stick together.
Senators closing in on playoff spot with five of seven games on road
Seven games left in the season and the Senators still don’t have a ticket booked to the NHL’s big dance.
Craig Anderson's gaffe ends up costing Senators a win in Philly
The Ottawa Senators hit a pothole Tuesday night on the road to the playoffs.
Craig Anderson to play in 500th game in a season that hasn't been easy
The journey has been long, at times difficult, with bumps along the way for Craig Anderson.
Stories
Marc Methot available, Guy Boucher won't confirm if he'll play
Guy Boucher wouldn’t tip his hand on what he’s going to do about Marc Methot’s finger. The Ottawa Senators’ coach told reporters Wednesday morning that Methot is available to suit up for Game 1 of the club’s first-round series against the Boston Bruins but he’s not sure he’s going to use him or give Methot more time to heal.
Playoffs 2017: Time for Senators to take next step
It’s time for the Ottawa Senators to take the next step.
Senators set to go toe-to-toe with Bruins in playoffs
It’ll be Bytown vs. Beantown to open the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Karlsson ticked about not going to Olympics
Erik Karlsson isn’t happy with the NHL’s decision not to go the Olympics.
Karlsson helps Senators make their point in Detroit
The return of captain Erik Karlsson helped the Ottawa Senators make their point Monday night.
Daughters of Sens owner Melnyk convinced him to make public plea for liver
Eugene Melnyk has shared more details about his life-saving liver transplant.
Senators' Ceci, Smith, Methot could miss rest of season
The Ottawa Senators won’t be getting much help before the end of the regular season.
Bobby Ryan will miss the Joe
DETROIT — The Ottawa Senators will open the final week of the season at the Joe Louis Arena Monday night.
Senators' Karlsson likely to sit against Wings
Make no mistake, captain Erik Karlsson wants to come back and right the ship to help the Ottawa Senators get to the playoffs.
Sens sign top prospect White, could debut in Detroit
After hitting the skids on the road to the playoffs, the Ottawa Senators had help waiting for them upon their arrival in the Motor City.
Sens recall Ben Harpur to replaced injured Cody Ceci
The Ottawa Senators have had to turn to Binghamton to help for their battered blueline.
Snapshots: Sens speak from heart during ‘positive’ meeting
The Ottawa Senators decided it was time to have a chat.
Captain Karlsson's foot injury not serious
Captain Erik Karlsson has gone back to Ottawa, but he may not be there long.
Mike Condon in goal for captain-less Senators
It’s Mike Condon’s turn to try to make the saves for the Ottawa Senators.
Boucher must juggle lines and lineup to get offence on track
WINNIPEG — Coach Guy Boucher has no choice but to make changes against the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night.
Big thrill in Minny for super Sens fan Pitre
ST. PAUL, Minn. — This was a night Jonathan Pitre won’t soon forget.
Senators captain Erik Karlsson won't play in Minny
The Ottawa Senators were forced to soldier on without captain Erik Karlsson tonight.
Pitre gets a surprise visit from the Ottawa Senators
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Ottawa Senators took a pause from the playoff chase Wednesday to brighten Jonathan Pitre’s day.And the timing of their visit with Pitre and his mother, Tina Boileau, couldn’t have been more perfect.With 16-year-old Pitre preparing to go back into the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital Friday
