2013–14 Ottawa Senators season

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2013–14 Ottawa Senators
Division5th Atlantic
Conference11th Eastern
2013–14 record37–31–14
Home record18–17–6
Road record19–14–8
Goals for236
Goals against265
Team information
General managerBryan Murray
CoachPaul MacLean
CaptainJason Spezza
Alternate captainsChris Neil
Chris Phillips
ArenaCanadian Tire Centre
Average attendance18,108 (94.5%)[1]
(41 games)
Minor league affiliate(s)Binghamton Senators (AHL)
Elmira Jackals (ECHL)
Team leaders
GoalsKyle Turris (26)
AssistsErik Karlsson (54)
PointsErik Karlsson (74)
Penalty minutesChris Neil (211)
Plus/minusKyle Turris (+22)
WinsCraig Anderson (25)
Goals against averageCraig Anderson (3.00)

The 2013–14 Ottawa Senators season was the team's 22nd season in the National Hockey League (NHL).[2] 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 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs.

This was also the team's first season since 1993–94 without long-time captain and Senators legend Daniel Alfredsson. Alfredsson signed with the Detroit Red Wings in July 2013 and played his final season there before retiring from the NHL in late 2014.

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 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."[3] 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.[4]

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 film Top Gun. Ryan was 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 to 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 1, 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 Tim Murray was responsible for.[5] 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 expiry of two years, Murray is set to become an advisor to the Senators.[6]

The Senators played in the 2014 Heritage Classic game against the Vancouver Canucks on March 2, 2014, at BC Place, Vancouver.[7] 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.[8] 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. The Senators also made two minor league deals, sending university player Jeff Costello to the Vancouver Canucks 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[]

Atlantic Division
Pos Team GP W L OTL ROW GF GA GD Pts
1 p – Boston Bruins 82 54 19 9 51 261 177 +84 117
2 x – Tampa Bay Lightning 82 46 27 9 38 240 215 +25 101
3 x – Montreal Canadiens 82 46 28 8 40 215 204 +11 100
4 x – Detroit Red Wings 82 39 28 15 34 222 230 −8 93
5 Ottawa Senators 82 37 31 14 30 236 265 −29 88
6 Toronto Maple Leafs 82 38 36 8 29 231 256 −25 84
7 Florida Panthers 82 29 45 8 21 196 268 −72 66
8 Buffalo Sabres 82 21 51 10 14 157 248 −91 52
Source: National Hockey League
p – Clinched Presidents' Trophy; x – Clinched playoff spot
Eastern Conference Wild Card
Pos Div Team GP W L OTL ROW GF GA GD Pts
1 ME x – Columbus Blue Jackets 82 43 32 7 38 231 216 +15 93
2 AT x – Detroit Red Wings 82 39 28 15 34 222 230 −8 93
3 ME Washington Capitals 82 38 30 14 28 235 240 −5 90
4 ME New Jersey Devils 82 35 29 18 35 197 208 −11 88
5 AT Ottawa Senators 82 37 31 14 30 236 265 −29 88
6 AT Toronto Maple Leafs 82 38 36 8 29 231 256 −25 84
7 ME Carolina Hurricanes 82 36 35 11 34 207 230 −23 83
8 ME New York Islanders 82 34 37 11 25 225 267 −42 79
9 AT Florida Panthers 82 29 45 8 21 196 268 −72 66
10 AT Buffalo Sabres 82 21 51 10 14 157 248 −91 52
Source: National Hockey League
x – Clinched playoff spot

Schedule and results[]

Pre-season[]

Regular season[]

2013–14 Game Log (Record: 37–31–14; Home: 18–17–6 ; Road: 19–14–8)

Legend:   Win (2 points)   Loss (0 points)   Overtime/shootout loss (1 point)

Awards and milestones[]

Regular Season
Player Milestone Reached
Clarke MacArthur 100th career NHL goal[42] 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
Andrew Hammond 1st Career NHL Game February 27, 2014
Mike Hoffman 1st Career NHL Goal
1st 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[99]

Scoring
Goaltenders
Regular Season
Player GP GS TOI W L OT GA GAA SA SV% SO G A PIM
Craig Anderson 53 52 2,999:44 25 16 8 150 3.00 1680 .911 4 0 1 2
Robin Lehner 36 30 1,942:10 12 15 6 99 3.06 1141 .913 1 0 0 4
Andrew Hammond 1 0 34:31 0 0 0 0 0.00 11 1.000 0 0 0 0
Nathan Lawson 1 0 11:52 0 0 0 2 10.11 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[]

Updated March 31, 2014.[100][101]

# Nat Player Pos S/G Age Acquired Birthplace
41 United States Craig Anderson G R 32 2011 Park Ridge, Illinois
5 Canada Cody Ceci D L 20 2012 Ottawa, Ontario
22 United States Erik Condra RW R 27 2006 Trenton, Michigan
2 Canada Jared Cowen D L 23 2009 Allan, Saskatchewan
14 Canada Colin Greening LW L 28 2005 St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
62 Canada Eric Gryba D R 25 2006 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
83 Czech Republic Ales Hemsky RW R 30 2014 Pardubice, Czechoslovakia
68 Canada Mike Hoffman LW L 24 2009 Kitchener, Ontario
65 Sweden Erik Karlsson D R 23 2008 Landsbro, Sweden
28 Canada Matt Kassian LW L 27 2013 Edmonton, Alberta
29 Canada Nathan Lawson G L 30 2012 Calgary, Alberta
40 Sweden Robin Lehner G L 22 2009 Gothenburg, Sweden
16 Canada Clarke MacArthur LW L 29 2013 Lloydminster, Alberta
3 Canada Marc Methot D L 28 2012 Ottawa, Ontario
9 Czech Republic Milan Michalek LW L 29 2009 Jindřichův Hradec, Czechoslovakia
25 Canada Chris Neil (A) RW R 34 1998 Flesherton, Ontario
44 Canada Jean-Gabriel Pageau C R 21 2011 Ottawa, Ontario
4 Canada Chris Phillips (A) D L 36 1996 Calgary, Alberta
6 United States Bobby Ryan RW R 27 2013 Cherry Hill, New Jersey
15 Canada Zack Smith C R 26 2008 Maple Creek, Saskatchewan
19 Canada Jason Spezza (C) C R 30 2001 Mississauga, Ontario
61 Canada Mark Stone RW R 21 2010 Winnipeg, Manitoba
7 Canada Kyle Turris C R 24 2011 New Westminster, British Columbia
46 Canada Patrick Wiercioch D L 23 2008 Maple Ridge, British Columbia
93 Sweden Mika Zibanejad C R 20 2011 Huddinge, Sweden

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