In 2002–03 off-ice problems dominated the headlines, as the Senators filed for bankruptcy in mid-season, but continued play after getting emergency financing.
Na tempada 2002-03 os problemas fora do xeo dominaron os titulares, xa que os Senators declaráronse en bancarrota a mediados da tempada, mais continuaron a competir despois de obter financiamento de emerxencia.