R.I.P. SBP

Scotiabank Place is no more, well at least as we know it. Don't worry, the Sens will still have a place to call home next year in Kanata, it will just be getting a name change. The new name of the arena will be the Canadian Tire Centre, as announced this morning.

The deal takes effect July 1st and will feature new signage at the rink. The deal also included many other areas involved with the Senators, including renaming Finnigan's, which will now be called Sport Chek Bar & Grill, which I, as well as many others probably aren't thrilled about. It's important to keep some tradition isn't it? To see all of the changes in detail go here.

So Sens Army, what do you think of the name change?

Captain My Captain, Alfie Wins Messier Award

Daniel Alfredsson has just won the Marc Messier Leadership Award it was announced. I guess that means that Mess didn't exactly have a problem with #11's honest comments in the playoffs. Add it to the franchises resume of accomplishments. Congratulations to Alfie on the award and let's hope he comes back for next year. He has no won awards in back to back years, not too shabby for a 40 year old. That makes the Sens 2 for 2 at this years awards as well, with MacLean taking home coach of the year.

MacLean Speaks

Fresh off winning the Jack Adams, here's coach MacLean speaking on the NHL Network about winning the award and the season that was. As always with the Paulrus, it's great stuff. Congrats again to Coach for winning the award.

Paulrus Wins Jack Adams

Senators head coach Paul MacLean, can now add the best coach in the NHL this season to his resume, as moments ago it was announced that the Paulrus won the Jack Adams award, as the league's top boss man. It was well deserved for the 2nd year man, who was also nominated for the award last year but did not win. This will certainly help his money situation, as MacLean and Murray attempt to hammer out an extension this summer. Congrats to Paul MacLean on the great achievement and stay pesky my friends.

Gonchar Signs In Dallas, Deal Completed

It was announced today that the Dallas Stars have officially signed Sergei Gonchar to a 2 year, 10 million dollar deal. Gonchar was dealt from Ottawa to Dallas last week in return for a conditional 6th round pick in this year's draft that was contigent on him inking with the Stars. With the signing, Ottawa now will receive Dallas' 6th rounder for the upcoming draft. Not a bad move by Murray to get something for an asset we no longer had any interest in.