2013–14 Ottawa Senators season

The 2013–14 Ottawa Senators season was the 22nd season for the National Hockey League franchise. The 2013–14 season was the first season of a re-organization by the NHL of its divisions. Ottawa was placed in a new Atlantic Division with the Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning and Toronto Maple Leafs. The Senators failed to qualify for the playoffs.
==Off-season==
In June 2013, the Senators traded impending free agent Sergei Gonchar to the Dallas Stars for a sixth-round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. The Senators chose Chris Leblanc with the pick.
On July 5, two moves came about that changed the face of the franchise. In a surprise move that shocked Ottawa fans, captain and multiple franchise record holder Daniel Alfredsson signed a contract to play with the Detroit Red Wings, ending his 17-year association with Ottawa. "It pretty much came down to a selfish decision in terms of I have not won a Stanley Cup, a big priority for me," Alfredsson explained in a candid conference call with the media. He continued explaining how hard of a decision it was and gave his reasoning. "I feel that in Ottawa they are getting closer and closer and they have a really bright future in front of them, but at this point in my career there's not much left," Alfredsson said. "I don't have the time to wait for that." In a later press conference, Alfredsson expressed his dissatisfaction in negotiations with the Senators. Alfredsson stated that an understanding to compensate Alfredsson for the low salary he had taken in the 2012–13 season was not lived up to. Alfredsson had taken a below-value $1-million salary in 2012–13 in his contract to lower the long-term salary cap hit for his contract, but was not expecting to play the season. When Alfredsson decided to play the 2012–13 season, he had expected to re-negotiate the contract at that time, but the Senators did not re-open contract negotiations, and Alfredsson decided to play the season at the salary and seek compensation in the 2013–14 contract. The Senators wanted to pay Alfredsson his market value for 2013–14, without any extra to cover 2012–13.
Later on July 5, the Senators made a major trade with the Anaheim Ducks, picking up multiple 30-goal scorer Bobby Ryan. The Senators had to give up first-year player Jakob Silfverberg, junior prospect Stefan Noesen and the team's first-round pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Ryan, who had been the subject of many trade rumours, tweeted "I'm coming in hot, Ottawa", a reference to the Top Gun movie. Ryan is expected to play on the top line with Jason Spezza and Milan Michalek.
The Senators signed two free agents, forward Clarke MacArthur from Toronto, and defenceman Joe Corvo from Carolina. Corvo had previously played with Ottawa from 2006–2008 and was a member of the team that made it to the 2007 Stanley Cup Final. Forward Peter Regin and defenceman Andre Benoit left the team as free agents, Regin to the New York Islanders and Benoit to Colorado.
==Regular season==
On December 2, former captain Daniel Alfredsson made his first return visit to Ottawa, as a member of the Detroit Red Wings. Alfredsson was honoured with a video tribute before the game and a standing ovation from the fans. Alfredsson scored an empty net goal, enabling him to have scored against all 30 NHL teams. Alfredsson also had an assist on Detroit's first goal. The Red Wings won the game 4–2.
Assistant General Manager Tim Murray left the team on January 9, 2014 to become the general manager of the Buffalo Sabres. Director of player personnel Pierre Dorion and Director of hockey operations and player development Randy Lee became joint assistant general managers, splitting the duties that Tim Murray was responsible for. General Manager Bryan Murray's contract was extended for two years on January 13, taking on the additional title of president of hockey operations. After the two years is over, Murray would become an advisor to the Senators.
The Senators played in the 2014 Heritage Classic game against the Vancouver Canucks on March 2, 2014 at BC Place. The Senators unveiled a white version of their heritage third jersey for the game. The Canucks resurrected a uniform of the Vancouver Millionaires of the Pacific Coast Hockey Association from the 1910s for the game. The Senators won the game 4–2.
At the trade deadline of March 5, the team was four points out of a playoff spot. The team added Ales Hemsky for the stretch run, giving up two draft picks. Winger Cory Conacher and defenceman Joe Corvo were put on waivers, with Conacher being picked up by the Buffalo Sabres. Corvo was not picked up and he was loaned to the Chicago Wolves of the AHL. Chicago is close to Corvo's home town of Oak Park, Illinois. The Senators also made two minor league deals, sending university player Jeff Costello to Vancouver for minor league defenceman Patrick Mullen. Binghamton player Andre Petersson was traded to the Anaheim Ducks for defenceman Alex Grant. Veteran defenceman and assistant captain Chris Phillips was re-signed for two years.
The Senators, whom a lot of media had predicted were going to contend in the Eastern Conference, were eliminated from playoff contention on April 8.
==Standings==
===Divisional standings===
===Conference standings===
==Schedule and results==
===Pre-season===
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# 	Date 	Visitor 	Score 	Home 	OT 	Decision 	Attendance 	Record 	Recap
1 	September 15 	Ottawa 	3–1 	Winnipeg 	 	Lehner 	15,004 	1–0–0 	Recap
2 	September 16 	Calgary 	2–4 	Ottawa 	 	Hammond 	6,500 	2–0–0 	Recap
3 	September 19 	Toronto 	3–2 	Ottawa 	 	Lawson 	16,929 	2–1–0 	Recap
4 	September 24 	Ottawa 	3–2 	Toronto 	 	Lehner 	19,176 	3–1–0 	Recap
5 	September 25 	Montreal 	2–5 	Ottawa 	 	Hammond 	16,194 	4–1–0 	Recap
6 	September 26 	Ottawa 	1–3 	Montreal 	 	Anderson 	21,273 	4–2–0 	Recap
7 	September 29 	NY Islanders 	4–1 	Ottawa 	 	Anderson 	15,321 	4–3–0 	Recap
8 	September 29 	Ottawa 	2–5 	NY Islanders 	 	Lehner 	3,000 	4–4–0 	Recap
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Game was played at Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Game was played at Molson Centre in Barrie, Ontario.	
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Game was played at Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Game was played at Molson Centre in Barrie, Ontario.	
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Game was played at Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Game was played at Molson Centre in Barrie, Ontario.	
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Game was played at Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Game was played at Molson Centre in Barrie, Ontario.	
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Game was played at Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Game was played at Molson Centre in Barrie, Ontario.	
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Game was played at Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Game was played at Molson Centre in Barrie, Ontario.	
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Game was played at Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Game was played at Molson Centre in Barrie, Ontario.	
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Game was played at Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Game was played at Molson Centre in Barrie, Ontario.	
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Game was played at Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Game was played at Molson Centre in Barrie, Ontario.	
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Game was played at Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Game was played at Molson Centre in Barrie, Ontario.
===Regular season===
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October: 4–6–2 (Home: 1–3–0 ; Road: 3–3–2)	October: 4–6–2 (Home: 1–3–0 ; Road: 3–3–2)	October: 4–6–2 (Home: 1–3–0 ; Road: 3–3–2)	October: 4–6–2 (Home: 1–3–0 ; Road: 3–3–2)	October: 4–6–2 (Home: 1–3–0 ; Road: 3–3–2)	October: 4–6–2 (Home: 1–3–0 ; Road: 3–3–2)	October: 4–6–2 (Home: 1–3–0 ; Road: 3–3–2)	October: 4–6–2 (Home: 1–3–0 ; Road: 3–3–2)	October: 4–6–2 (Home: 1–3–0 ; Road: 3–3–2)	October: 4–6–2 (Home: 1–3–0 ; Road: 3–3–2)	October: 4–6–2 (Home: 1–3–0 ; Road: 3–3–2)
# 	Date 	Visitor 	Score 	Home 	OT 	Decision 	Attendance 	Record 	Pts 	Recap
1 	October 4 	Ottawa 	1–0 	Buffalo 	 	Anderson 	19,070 	1–0–0 	2 	Recap
2 	October 5 	Ottawa 	4–5 	Toronto 	SO 	Anderson 	19,552 	1–0–1 	3 	Recap
3 	October 9 	Ottawa 	3–4 	Los Angeles 	OT 	Anderson 	18,118 	1–0–2 	4 	Recap
4 	October 12 	Ottawa 	2–3 	San Jose 	 	Lehner 	17,562 	1–1–2 	4 	Recap
5 	October 13 	Ottawa 	1–4 	Anaheim 	 	Anderson 	17,177 	1–2–2 	4 	Recap
6 	October 15 	Ottawa 	4–3 	Phoenix 	OT 	Anderson 	10,594 	2–2–2 	6 	Recap
7 	October 17 	New Jersey 	2–5 	Ottawa 	 	Anderson 	18,867 	3–2–2 	8 	Recap
8 	October 19 	Edmonton 	3–1 	Ottawa 	 	Lehner 	18,623 	3–3–2 	8 	Recap
9 	October 23 	Ottawa 	6–1 	Detroit 	 	Anderson 	20,066 	4–3–2 	10 	Recap
10 	October 25 	Anaheim 	2–1 	Ottawa 	 	Anderson 	17,590 	4–4–2 	10 	Recap
11 	October 27 	San Jose 	5–2 	Ottawa 	 	Anderson 	17,145 	4–5–2 	10 	Recap
12 	October 29 	Ottawa 	5–6 	Chicago 	 	Anderson 	21,123 	4–6–2 	10 	Recap
==Awards and milestones==
 Regular Season
Player 	Milestone 	Reached
Clarke MacArthur	100th career NHL goalhttp://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/en/recap?id=2013020378	November 29, 2013
Cody Ceci 	1st Career NHL Game 	December 12, 2013
Cody Ceci 	1st Career NHL Goal 	December 16, 2013
Mark Stone 	1st Career NHL Goal 	January 4, 2014
Chris Neil 	100th Career NHL Goal 	January 23, 2014
Milan Michalek 	200th Career NHL Assist 	January 30, 2014
Andy Hammond 	1st Career NHL Game 	February 27, 2014
Mike Hoffman 	1st Career NHL Goal1st Career NHL Assist 	March 8, 2014
Erik Karlsson 	20th Goal of Season(new franchise record for a defenceman) 	March 24, 2014
==Player statistics==
Final Stats 
;Scoring
 Regular Season
Player	 	 	 	 	 	
 	82	20	54	74	 	36
 	75	23	43	66	 	46
 	82	26	32	58	22	39
 	79	24	31	55	12	78
 	70	23	25	48	7 	45
 	82	17	22	39	 	41
 	69	16	17	33	 	18
 	75	6 	17	23	0 	28
 	53	4 	19	23	 	20
 	82	13	9 	22	 	111
‡ 	60	4 	16	20	8 	34
† 	20	4 	13	17	 	4
 	76	6 	11	17	 	41
 	76	6 	10	16	0 	30
 	68	6 	9 	15	0 	45
 	70	1 	14	15	 	30
 	76	8 	6 	14	 	211
 	57	2 	9 	11	9 	64
 	25	3 	7 	10	 	10
 	49	3 	6 	9 	 	14
 	19	4 	4 	8 	5 	4
 	25	3 	3 	6 	 	2
 	12	3 	1 	4 	2 	2
 	33	1 	1 	2 	 	63
 	20	0 	2 	2 	 	4
 	28	2 	0 	2 	 	12
 	13	1 	0 	1 	 	48
;Goaltenders
 Regular Season
Player	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	53	52	2,999:44	25	16	8	150	3.00 	1680	.911 	4	0	1	2
 	36	30	1,942:10	12	15	6	99 	3.06 	1141	.913 	1	0	0	4
 	1 	0 	34:31 	0 	0 	0	0 	0.00 	11 	1.000	0	0	0	0
 	1 	0 	11:52 	0 	0 	0	2 	10.00	10 	.800 	0	0	0	0
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Senators. Stats reflect time with the Senators only.
‡No longer with team.
Bold/italics denotes franchise record
==Final roster==
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==Transactions==
===Trades===
Date 	Details 	Details
July 5, 2013 	To Anaheim DucksJakob SilfverbergStefan Noesen1st-round pick in 2014	To Ottawa SenatorsBobby Ryan
July 8, 2013 	To St. Louis BluesPat Cannone 	To Ottawa SenatorsFuture considerations
March 4, 2014	To Vancouver CanucksJeff Costello 	To Ottawa SenatorsPatrick Mullen
March 5, 2014	To Edmonton Oilers5th-round pick in 20143rd-round pick in 2015 	To Ottawa SenatorsAles Hemsky
March 5, 2014	To Anaheim DucksAndre Petersson 	To Ottawa SenatorsAlex Grant
=== Free agents signed ===
Player 	Former team 	Date 	Contract terms
Clarke MacArthur	Toronto Maple Leafs 	July 5, 2013 	Two-years, $6.5 million
Joe Corvo 	Carolina Hurricanes 	July 8, 2013 	One-year, $900,000
Ludwig Karlsson 	Northeastern University Huskies	July 25, 2013	Two-years, $1.65 million, entry-level contract
=== Free agents lost ===
Player 	New team 	Contract terms
Mike Lundin 	Barys Astana 	One-year
Daniel Alfredsson	Detroit Red Wings 	One-year, $5.5 million
Peter Regin 	New York Islanders	One-year, $750,000
Andre Benoit 	Colorado Avalanche	One-year, $900,000
===Claimed via waivers===
Player	Former team	Date claimed off waivers
===Lost via waivers===
Player 	New team 	Date claimed off waivers
Cory ConacherSABRES CLAIM CORY CONACHER	Buffalo Sabres	March 5, 2014
=== Player signings ===
Player 	Date 	Contract terms
Nathan Lawson 	July 3, 2013 	One year, $650,000
Mark Borowiecki 	July 10, 2013 	Two years, $1.15 million
David Dziurzynski	July 10, 2013 	One year, $640,000
Erik Condra 	July 12, 2013 	Two years, $2.5 million
Mike Hoffman 	July 18, 2013 	One year, $660,000
Patrick Wiercioch	July 22, 2013 	Three years, $6 million
Corey Cowick 	July 23, 2013 	One year, $625,000
Stephane Da Costa	August 7, 2013 	One year, $825,000
Colin Greening 	September 9, 2013 	Three-year, $7.95 million contract extension
Jared Cowen 	September 13, 2013	Four years, $12.4 million
Curtis Lazar 	September 17, 2013	Three-year, $3.855 million entry-level contract
Chris Phillips 	March 5, 2014 	Two-year, $5 million re-sign
Garrett Thompson 	April 1, 2014 	One-year, $925,000 entry-level contract
Chris Driedger 	April 1, 2014 	Three-year, $2.265 million entry-level contract
Ryan Dzingel 	April 2, 2014 	Two-year, $1.43 million entry-level contract
Mikael Wikstrand 	May 2, 2014 	Three-year, $2.44 million entry-level contract
Patrick Mullen 	May 22, 2014 	One-year, $700,000 contract extension
Max McCormick 	May 28, 2014 	Two-year, $1.6 million entry-level contract
Mike Hoffman 	June 23, 2014 	One year, $750,000
==Draft picks==
Ottawa Senators' picks at the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, which was held in Newark, New Jersey on June 30, 2013.
Round	# 	Player 	Pos 	Nationality 	College/Junior/Club Team (League)
1 	17 	Curtis Lazar 	RW/C	Canada 	Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)
3 	78 	Marcus Hogberg 	G 	Sweden 	Linkopings HC J20 (SE)
4 	102	Tobias Lindberg	RW 	Sweden 	Djurgardens IF J20 (SE)
4 	108	Ben Harpur 	D 	Canada 	Guelph Storm (OHL)
5 	138	Vincent Dunn 	C 	Canada 	Val-d'Or Foreurs (QMJHL)
6 	161	Chris Leblanc 	RW 	United States	South Shore Kings (EJHL)
6 	168	Quentin Shore 	C 	United States	Denver Pioneers (WCHA)
;Draft notes
* The Ottawa Senators' second-round pick went to the St. Louis Blues as the result of a February 26, 2012 trade that sent Ben Bishop to the Senators in exchange for this pick.
* The Philadelphia Flyers' fourth-round pick went to the Ottawa Senators (via Tampa Bay), the Lightning traded this pick to Ottawa as a result of an April 3, 2013 trade that sent Ben Bishop to the Lightning in exchange for Cory Conacher and this pick.
* The Dallas Stars' sixth-round pick went to the Ottawa Senators as a result of a June 7, 2013 trade that sent the rights to Sergei Gonchar to the Stars in exchange for this pick.
* The Ottawa Senators' seventh-round pick went to the Calgary Flames (via Chicago), Ottawa traded this pick to the Chicago Blackhawks as the result of a December 2, 2011 trade that sent Rob Klinkhammer to the Senators in exchange for this pick.
==References==
Category:Ottawa Senators seasons
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