| League: | NHL |
| Season: | 1993–94 |
| Year: | 1993 |
| Team: | Ottawa Senators |
| Conference: | Eastern |
| Conferencerank: | 14th |
| Division: | Northeast |
| Divisionrank: | 7th |
| Record: | 14–61–9 |
| Homerecord: | 8–30–4 |
| Roadrecord: | 6–31–5 |
| Goalsfor: | 201 |
| Goalsagainst: | 397 |
| Generalmanager: | Randy Sexton |
| Coach: | Rick Bowness |
| Captain: | Mark Lamb (Oct–Mar) Brad Shaw (Oct–Mar) Gord Dineen (Mar–Apr) |
| Altcaptain: | Norm MacIver |
| Arena: | Ottawa Civic Centre |
| Attendance: | 10,396 (426,320 total) |
| Minorleague: | Prince Edward Island Senators Thunder Bay Senators |
| Goalsleader: | Alexei Yashin (30) |
| Assistsleader: | Alexei Yashin (49) |
| Pointsleader: | Alexei Yashin (79) |
| Plusminusleader: | Troy Murray (1) |
| Pimleader: | Dennis Vial (214) |
| Winsleader: | Craig Billington (11) |
| Gaaleader: | Darrin Madeley (4.36) |
The 1993–94 Ottawa Senators season was the National Hockey League (NHL) club's second season. It was an improvement by the club, as they finished with 13 more points than in the 1992–93 expansion season, as the club ended the season with a 14–61–9 record for 37 points. Even so, they had the worst record in hockey for the second consecutive year.
On April 15, 1993, one day after the end of the 1992–93 season, general manager Mel Bridgman was fired. Randy Sexton became the general manager. Sexton would select Alexandre Daigle first overall in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft. On May 12, head coach Rick Bowness' contract was extended by three years.[1]
On August 17, 1993, the Bruce Firestone era ended. Firestone sells his shares to Rod Bryden and resigned as chairman and governor of the Senators.[1]
Ottawa's draft picks at the 1993 NHL Entry Draft in Quebec City, Quebec.
| Round | Player | Nationality | College/Junior/Club team (League) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL) | |||
| 2 | 27 | Dukla Jihlava (Czech.) | |||
| 3 | 53 | Patrick Charbonneau | Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL) | ||
| 4 | 91 | Cosmo DuPaul | Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL) | ||
| 6 | 131 | Rick Bodkin | Sudbury Wolves (OHL) | ||
| 7 | 157 | Krylja Sovetov (Russia) | |||
| 8 | 183 | Jason Disher | Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) | ||
| 9 | 209 | Toby Kvalevog | University of North Dakota (NCAA) | ||
| 9 | 227 | Dukla Trencin (Czech.) | |||
| 10 | 235 | Rick Schuhwerk | Hingham High School (US HS) | ||
| S | 1 | Eric Flinton | University of New Hampshire (Hockey East) |
| Acquired the rights of Robert Burakovsky from the New York Rangers for future considerations (11th round pick in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft - (Pavel Komarov)). | ||
| Signed free agent Greg Pankewicz from the New Haven Senators of the AHL. |
| Acquired Craig Billington, Troy Mallette and a 4th round pick in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft - (Cosmo Dupaul) from the New Jersey Devils for Peter Sidorkiewicz, Mike Peluso and a 5th round pick in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft - (Nils Ekman). | ||
| Lost Marc Labelle to the Florida Panthers and Mark Ferner to the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in the 1993 NHL Expansion Draft. | ||
| Signed free agent Hank Lammens from the Canadian National Team. Selected Dennis Vial from the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in Phase II of the 1993 NHL Expansion Draft. | ||
| Signed Alexandre Daigle to a 5-year, $12.25 million (CAD) contract. | ||
| Signed free agent Bill Huard from the Boston Bruins. Acquired the rights to Jeff Finley from the New York Islanders for Chris Luongo. |
| Lost free agent Jeff Finley to the Philadelphia Flyers. Lost unrestricted free agent Shawn McCosh to the New York Rangers. |
| Lost free agent Rob Murphy to the Los Angeles Kings. | ||
| Lost free agent Jody Hull to the Florida Panthers and Mark Freer to the Calgary Flames. | ||
| Signed free agent Vladimír Růžička from the Boston Bruins to a 1-year, $425,000 (CAD) contract. | ||
| Signed free agent Jarmo Kekäläinen from Tappara of SM-I to a 1-year, $200,000 (CAD) contract. | ||
| Lost free agent Jamie Baker to the San Jose Sharks. | ||
| Signed free agent Graeme Townshend from the New York Islanders to a 1-year contract. |
| Acquired Brian Glynn from the Edmonton Oilers for an 8th round pick in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft - (Rob Guinn) |
The Senators finished last in wins (14), losses (61) and points (37), goals for (201), goals against (397), even-strength goals against (273), power-play goals against (110), penalty-kill percentage (73.30%) and shutouts for (0).[7] [8]
Alexei Yashin, the Senators first pick in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft, had a very promising rookie season, setting franchise records with 30 goals, 49 assists, and 79 points. Alexandre Daigle, whom the Senators drafted with the first overall pick in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft, also had a very solid rookie season, recording 20 goals, 31 assists and 51 points to finish second to Yashin in team scoring.
Midway through the season, the Senators traded Bob Kudelski, who was having the best season on the team, registering 41 points (26 goals and 15 assists) in 42 games, to the Florida Panthers for Evgeny Davydov and Scott Levins. The trade hurt the Senators as Davydov struggled with the team, while Levins production also dropped after the deal.
Craig Billington played the majority of games in the Senators net, as he was acquired from the New Jersey Devils in a deal that sent Peter Sidorkiewicz to New Jersey, and Billington set the team record for wins in a season with 11.
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record | Attendance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T | October 6, 1993 | 5–5 OT | Quebec Nordiques (1993–94) | 0–0–1 | 10,525 | |
| 2 | L | October 9, 1993 | 5–7 | @ St. Louis Blues (1993–94) | 0–1–1 | 12,132 | |
| 3 | L | October 14, 1993 | 4–5 | @ Florida Panthers (1993–94) | 0–2–1 | 13,906 | |
| 4 | L | October 16, 1993 | 1–4 | @ Tampa Bay Lightning (1993–94) | 0–3–1 | 18,238 | |
| 5 | L | October 21, 1993 | 5–6 OT | Dallas Stars (1993–94) | 0–4–1 | 10,078 | |
| 6 | T | October 23, 1993 | 5–5 OT | @ New York Islanders (1993–94) | 0–4–2 | 9,423 | |
| 7 | W | October 25, 1993 | 4–1 | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1993–94) | 1–4–2 | 10,206 | |
| 8 | L | October 27, 1993 | 2–5 | Philadelphia Flyers (1993–94) | 1–5–2 | 10,547 | |
| 9 | L | October 28, 1993 | 2–6 | @ Boston Bruins (1993–94) | 1–6–2 | 12,637 | |
| 10 | W | October 30, 1993 | 5–4 OT | @ Dallas Stars (1993–94) | 2–6–2 | 16,211 | |
| 11 | W | November 3, 1993 | 7–5 | @ Edmonton Oilers (1993–94) | 3–6–2 | 11,382 | |
| 12 | W | November 5, 1993 | 7–6 OT | @ Winnipeg Jets (1993–94) | 4–6–2 | 12,652 | |
| 13 | L | November 10, 1993 | 3–4 OT | @ Hartford Whalers (1993–94) | 4–7–2 | 7,232 | |
| 14 | L | November 11, 1993 | 4–5 | Florida Panthers (1993–94) | 4–8–2 | 10,227 | |
| 15 | W | November 13, 1993 | 3–2 OT | @ Montreal Canadiens (1993–94) | 5–8–2 | 16,903 | |
| 16 | L | November 15, 1993 | 2–4 | Montreal Canadiens (1993–94) | 5–9–2 | 10,575 | |
| 17 | L | November 17, 1993 | 1–8 | New York Islanders (1993–94) | 5–10–2 | 10,132 | |
| 18 | L | November 18, 1993 | 2–5 | New Jersey Devils (1993–94) | 5–11–2 | 10,122 | |
| 19 | L | November 22, 1993 | 2–5 | Buffalo Sabres (1993–94) | 5–12–2 | 10,155 | |
| 20 | L | November 24, 1993 | 1–7 | New York Rangers (1993–94) | 5–13–2 | 10,411 | |
| 21 | L | November 26, 1993 | 2–5 | @ Buffalo Sabres (1993–94) | 5–14–2 | 14,648 | |
| 22 | T | November 27, 1993 | 2–2 OT | @ Pittsburgh Penguins (1993–94) | 5–14–3 | 17,537 | |
| 23 | L | November 29, 1993 | 2–4 | Hartford Whalers (1993–94) | 5–15–3 | 10,075 | |
| 24 | W | December 1, 1993 | 6–3 | @ Montreal Canadiens (1993–94) | 6–15–3 | 16,242 | |
| 25 | L | December 3, 1993 | 1–8 | @ Detroit Red Wings (1993–94) | 6–16–3 | 19,875 | |
| 26 | L | December 4, 1993 | 1–6 | Washington Capitals (1993–94) | 6–17–3 | 10,435 | |
| 27 | L | December 6, 1993 | 1–6 | Calgary Flames (1993–94) | 6–18–3 | 10,338 | |
| 28 | L | December 8, 1993 | 1–3 | Buffalo Sabres (1993–94) | 6–19–3 | 10,111 | |
| 29 | L | December 9, 1993 | 1–6 | @ Dallas Stars (1993–94) | 6–20–3 | 14,058 | |
| 30 | L | December 11, 1993 | 2–5 | @ Quebec Nordiques (1993–94) | 6–21–3 | 14,707 | |
| 31 | W | December 13, 1993 | 5–2 | Los Angeles Kings (1993–94) | 7–21–3 | 10,575 | |
| 32 | L | December 15, 1993 | 3–4 | @ Tampa Bay Lightning (1993–94) | 7–22–3 | 16,155 | |
| 33 | L | December 17, 1993 | 2–11 | @ Washington Capitals (1993–94) | 7–23–3 | 15,189 | |
| 34 | L | December 19, 1993 | 3–6 | @ New York Rangers (1993–94) | 7–24–3 | 17,935 | |
| 35 | W | December 21, 1993 | 2–1 | Quebec Nordiques (1993–94) | 8–24–3 | 10,503 | |
| 36 | L | December 23, 1993 | 1–2 | Hartford Whalers (1993–94) | 8–25–3 | 10,357 | |
| 37 | L | December 26, 1993 | 2–3 OT | @ Hartford Whalers (1993–94) | 8–26–3 | 10,825 | |
| 38 | L | December 27, 1993 | 3–5 | Boston Bruins (1993–94) | 8–27–3 | 10,575 | |
| 39 | L | December 30, 1993 | 0–3 | Tampa Bay Lightning (1993–94) | 8–28–3 | 10,504 | |
| 40 | L | January 1, 1994 | 1–7 | New Jersey Devils (1993–94) | 8–29–3 | 10,317 | |
| 41 | L | January 3, 1994 | 1–4 | Pittsburgh Penguins (1993–94) | 8–30–3 | 10,474 | |
| 42 | L | January 5, 1994 | 2–7 | Vancouver Canucks (1993–94) | 8–31–3 | 10,288 | |
| 43 | L | January 6, 1994 | 3–6 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs (1993–94) | 8–32–3 | 15,728 | |
| 44 | L | January 8, 1994 | 2–3 | Winnipeg Jets (1993–94) | 8–33–3 | 10,378 | |
| 45 | T | January 10, 1994 | 3–3 OT | New York Islanders (1993–94) | 8–33–4 | 10,275 | |
| 46 | L | January 11, 1994 | 1–4 | @ Philadelphia Flyers (1993–94) | 8–34–4 | 17,212 | |
| 47 | T | January 14, 1994 | 2–2 OT | @ Vancouver Canucks (1993–94) | 8–34–5 | 14,458 | |
| 48 | L | January 15, 1994 | 0–10 | @ Calgary Flames (1993–94) | 8–35–5 | 19,366 | |
| 49 | W | January 18, 1994 | 4–3 OT | Edmonton Oilers (1993–94) | 9–35–5 | 10,410 | |
| 50 | L | January 25, 1994 | 2–4 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins (1993–94) | 9–36–5 | 15,121 | |
| 51 | T | January 27, 1994 | 1–1 OT | Hartford Whalers (1993–94) | 9–36–6 | 10,137 | |
| 52 | T | January 29, 1994 | 3–3 OT | @ Chicago Blackhawks (1993–94) | 9–36–7 | 18,041 | |
| 53 | L | January 31, 1994 | 0–1 | Chicago Blackhawks (1993–94) | 9–37–7 | 10,534 | |
| 54 | L | February 2, 1994 | 1–4 | Florida Panthers (1993–94) | 9–38–7 | 10,186 | |
| 55 | L | February 4, 1994 | 2–5 | @ New Jersey Devils (1993–94) | 9–39–7 | 12,861 | |
| 56 | L | February 5, 1994 | 3–4 | Montreal Canadiens (1993–94) | 9–40–7 | 10,575 | |
| 57 | T | February 8, 1994 | 3–3 OT | Philadelphia Flyers (1993–94) | 9–40–8 | 10,509 | |
| 58 | L | February 10, 1994 | 2–6 | Tampa Bay Lightning (1993–94) | 9–41–8 | 10,295 | |
| 59 | L | February 12, 1994 | 3–4 OT | New York Rangers (1993–94) | 9–42–8 | 10,575 | |
| 60 | L | February 18, 1994 | 0–3 | @ New York Rangers (1993–94) | 9–43–8 | 18,200 | |
| 61 | L | February 19, 1994 | 0–4 | @ New York Islanders (1993–94) | 9–44–8 | 10,623 | |
| 62 | W | February 24, 1994 | 6–4 | San Jose Sharks (1993–94) | 10–44–8 | 10,403 | |
| 63 | L | February 26, 1994 | 1–11 | St. Louis Blues (1993–94) | 10–45–8 | 10,575 | |
| 64 | L | February 28, 1994 | 1–4 | Toronto Maple Leafs (1993–94) | 10–46–8 | 10,575 | |
| 65 | L | March 2, 1994 | 2–7 | Buffalo Sabres (1993–94) | 10–47–8 | 10,404 | |
| 66 | L | March 4, 1994 | 1–6 | Winnipeg Jets (1993–94) | 10–48–8 | 6,388 | |
| 67 | L | March 5, 1994 | 1–6 | @ Boston Bruins (1993–94) | 10–49–8 | 14,135 | |
| 68 | L | March 8, 1994 | 2–5 | @ Quebec Nordiques (1993–94) | 10–50–8 | 14,584 | |
| 69 | L | March 10, 1994 | 2–8 | @ Philadelphia Flyers (1993–94) | 10–51–8 | 17,000 | |
| 70 | L | March 13, 1994 | 1–5 | @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1993–94) | 10–52–8 | 17,174 | |
| 71 | L | March 15, 1994 | 0–7 | @ Los Angeles Kings (1993–94) | 10–53–8 | 16,005 | |
| 72 | W | March 17, 1994 | 2–1 | @ San Jose Sharks (1993–94) | 11–53–8 | 17,190 | |
| 73 | L | March 20, 1994 | 2–6 | @ Buffalo Sabres (1993–94) | 11–54–8 | 14,135 | |
| 74 | W | March 23, 1994 | 5–4 | Detroit Red Wings (1993–94) | 12–54–8 | 10,575 | |
| 75 | L | March 24, 1994 | 1–5 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins (1993–94) | 12–55–8 | 16,058 | |
| 76 | L | March 28, 1994 | 2–3 | @ Montreal Canadiens (1993–94) | 12–56–8 | 16,643 | |
| 77 | W | March 30, 1994 | 6–4 | Quebec Nordiques (1993–94) | 13–56–8 | 10,546 | |
| 78 | T | April 2, 1994 | 2–2 OT | @ Florida Panthers (1993–94) | 13–56–9 | 14,694 | |
| 79 | W | April 6, 1994 | 6–5 | Washington Capitals (1993–94) | 14–56–9 | 10,458 | |
| 80 | L | April 7, 1994 | 4–5 | @ Boston Bruins (1993–94) | 14–57–9 | 13,942 | |
| 81 | L | April 9, 1994 | 4–8 | @ Washington Capitals (1993–94) | 14–58–9 | 17,412 | |
| 82 | L | April 11, 1994 | 0–4 | Pittsburgh Penguins (1993–94) | 14–59–9 | 10,575 | |
| 83 | L | April 13, 1994 | 0–8 | Boston Bruins (1993–94) | 14–60–9 | 10,575 | |
| 84 | L | April 14, 1994 | 1–4 | @ New Jersey Devils (1993–94) | 14–61–9 | 13,507 |
| Claimed Dave McLlwain from the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1993 NHL Waiver Draft. | ||
| Claimed François Leroux from the Edmonton Oilers off waivers. |
| Signed free agent Kevin MacDonald from the PEI Senators (AHL) to a 1-year contract. |
| Signed free agent Herb Raglan from the Kalamazoo Wings (IHL) to a 1-year, $250,000 (CAD) contract. | ||
| Signed free agent Brad Lauer from the Las Vegas Thunder (IHL) to a 1-year contract. | ||
| Acquired Scott Levins, Evgeny Davydov, 6th round pick in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft - (Mike Gaffney) and a 4th round pick in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft - (Kevin Bolibruck from the Florida Panthers for Bob Kudelski. | ||
| Claimed Kerry Huffman from the Quebec Nordiques off of waivers. |
| Lost Brian Glynn off of waivers by the Vancouver Canucks. |
| Signed free agent Derek Mayer from the Canadian National Team to a 1-year contract. | ||
| Acquired Claude Boivin and the rights to Kirk Daubenspeck from the Philadelphia Flyers for Mark Lamb. | ||
| Acquired Troy Murray and an 11th round pick in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft - (Antti Tormanen) from the Chicago Blackhawks for an 11th round pick in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft - (Rob Mara). | ||
| Acquired Phil Bourque from the New York Rangers for future considerations. Acquired Steve Konroyd from the Detroit Red Wings for Daniel Berthiaume. |
| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 83 | 30 | 49 | 79 | 22 | −49 | 11 | 2 | 3 | ||
| C | 84 | 20 | 31 | 51 | 40 | −45 | 4 | 0 | 2 | ||
| C/RW | 66 | 17 | 26 | 43 | 48 | −40 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| RW | 42 | 26 | 15 | 41 | 14 | −25 | 12 | 0 | 1 | ||
| C | 66 | 11 | 18 | 29 | 56 | −41 | 4 | 1 | 1 | ||
| LW | 47 | 11 | 15 | 26 | 52 | −25 | 7 | 0 | 2 | ||
| LW | 82 | 7 | 16 | 23 | 166 | −33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| D | 66 | 4 | 19 | 23 | 59 | −41 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| D | 53 | 3 | 20 | 23 | 26 | −26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| D | 77 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 89 | −52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| RW | 55 | 11 | 8 | 19 | 64 | −41 | 8 | 0 | 0 | ||
| C/LW | 33 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 14 | −7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | ||
| C | 42 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 14 | −21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | ||
| D | 70 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 116 | −50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| D | 48 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 41 | −15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| LW | 40 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 38 | −6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| D | 34 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 12 | −30 | 2 | 1 | 0 | ||
| C/RW | 33 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 93 | −26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| C | 13 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | ||
| LW | 30 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 | −15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| D/LW | 55 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 214 | −9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| LW | 28 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 14 | −8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| LW | 11 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | −2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| RW | 23 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | −7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| C | 15 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| D | 30 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 18 | −10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| LW | 63 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 162 | −19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| D | 17 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | −16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| D | 27 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22 | −20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| LW | 44 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 52 | −11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| LW | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | −7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| D | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | −4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| LW | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 38 | −6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| D | 23 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 70 | −4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| D | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | −6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| G | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| D | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | −10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| G | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| D | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| G | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| RW | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | −1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| LW | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| RW | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | −13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| LW | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | −6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| RW | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | −7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3319 | 63 | 11 | 41 | 4 | 254 | 4.59 | 0 | 1801 | 1547 | .859 | ||
| 1583 | 32 | 3 | 18 | 5 | 115 | 4.36 | 0 | 868 | 753 | .868 | ||
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 120.00 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | ||
| 182 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 5.60 | 0 | 96 | 79 | .823 | ||
| Team: | 5085 | 84 | 14 | 61 | 9 | 388 | 4.58 | 0 | 2767 | 2379 | .860 |