Who is coach of Ottawa Senators?

The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team, competing in the NHL's Atlantic Division. They play home games at the Canadian Tire Centre, which opened in 1996. The team were founded by Bruce Firestone and began playing in the 1992–93 season. Since their re-establishment, the Senators have made 16 playoff appearances, won four division titles, the 2003 Presidents' Trophy, and reached the 2007 Stanley Cup Finals, where they lost to the Anaheim Ducks.

The Senators have notable rivalries with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens. The "Battle of Ontario" against Toronto stems from a historic rivalry between Canada’s capital and its largest city, with Toronto dominating playoff matchups but Ottawa leading the regular-season series. The rivalry with Montreal dates back to the 1800s, with intense playoff encounters in 2013 and 2015. Montreal leads the regular-season series, while Ottawa edges them in playoff wins.

Who is the Ottawa Senators Head Coach 2024?

According to the NHL, Travis Green was hired as the head coach of the Ottawa Senators on May 9, 2024, replacing Jacques Martin. Green, 54, is coaching his third NHL team after a stint as the interim coach of the New Jersey Devils, where he went 8-12-1. He previously coached the Vancouver Canucks from 2017-2021, leading them to the second round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs before being dismissed in December 2021.

According to Elite Prospects, Travis Green was born on December 20, 1970, in Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada. He is 188 cm (6'2") tall and weighs 92 kg (203 lbs). Green played as a center, shooting right-handed.

He was drafted 23rd overall in the 2nd round of the 1989 NHL Draft by the New York Islanders. Green played 970 NHL games for teams like the Islanders, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Phoenix Coyotes, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Boston Bruins. He also played internationally, winning a gold and silver medal with Team Canada.

After retiring, Green became a coach. He started as an assistant with the Portland Winterhawks and later served as head coach for the Vancouver Canucks from 2017 to 2022. In 2023, he became head coach of the New Jersey Devils and moved on to lead the Ottawa Senators for the 2024-25 season.

Travis Green's physical attributes

Travis Green age

According to Elite Prospects, Travis Green is 54 years old, born on December 20, 1970.

Carla MacLeod height

According to Elite Prospects, Travis Green stands 188 cm tall, which is 6 feet 2 inches.

Carla MacLeod weight

According to Elite Prospects, Travis Green weighs 92 kilograms, equivalent to 203 pounds.

Ottawa Senators General Manager

According to the NHL, Steve Staios was appointed the General Manager and President of Hockey Operations for the Ottawa Senators on December 31, 2023. This followed his initial role as the team’s interim GM. Staios oversees all hockey-related decisions, supported by senior staff. He works closely with Dave Poulin, who serves as Senior Vice-President of Hockey Operations, and Ryan Bowness, the Associate General Manager.

Ottawa Senators Captain

According to the NHL, Brady Tkachuk was named the 10th captain in Ottawa Senators history on November 5, 2021. He was drafted fourth overall in 2018 and scored two goals in his second NHL game on October 10, 2018. He signed a seven-year, $57.5 million contract on October 14, 2021. He set an NHL record for most goals (37) in a season with at least 290 hits in 2023-24.

Tkachuk played for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program and Boston University. Internationally, he captained the U.S. to a championship at the 2017 IIHF U18 World Championship and earned bronze at the 2018 World Junior Championship. Tkachuk is a four-time NHL All-Star (2020, 2022, 2023, 2024) and was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team in 2019.

Ottawa Senators Head Coaches year by year

According to the NHL, The Ottawa Senators have had 14 head coaches. Rick Bowness was the franchise's first coach, serving from 1992 to 1995. He was followed by Dave Allison in 1995 for a brief stint. Jacques Martin took over in 1996 and became the longest-serving coach, leading the team until 2002, with a short interim period by Roger Neilson in 2002. Bryan Murray coached twice, from 2005 to 2007, taking the team to the Stanley Cup Final, and again briefly in 2008.

Other coaches included John Paddock (2007-2008), Craig Hartsburg (2008-2009), Cory Clouston (2009-2011), Paul MacLean (2011-2014), who won the Jack Adams Award, Dave Cameron (2014-2016), Guy Boucher (2016-2019), who led the team to the 2017 Eastern Conference Final, and Marc Crawford as interim in 2019. D.J. Smith coached from 2019 to 2023, followed by Jacques Martin for a brief period in 2023-2024. Travis Green took over in October 2024 and is the current head coach.

Ottawa Senators Managers 2025

This is a look at the managers in the Ottawa Senators team as per the NHL official site

Ottawa Senators Staff 2025

This is a look at the other staff in the Ottawa Senators team as per the NHL official site -