Following their Wednesday skate, the Senators held their annual 'Melnyk Skate for Kids' hosted by team co-owners Anna and Olivia Melnyk, carrying on a tradition started 20 years ago by their late father, former Sens owner Eugene Melnyk.

Brockville is a quaint little town, very similar to Wellsboro or Jim Thorpe, with a nice little microbrewery, a handful of restaurants, a true English tea house, some local shopping, and even a pool hall. It’s a nice stop if you visit the Thousand Lakes area in the summer.

During today’s practice, the Ottawa Senators shared that defenseman Thomas Chabot had been a full participant. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean he’ll return tomorrow night against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

While the injured defenceman hit the ice for Ottawa, the team's starting goalie was forced to leave practice early.

Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Derick Brassard has come out of retirement and signed with Genève-Servette of Switzerland’s National League. That team announced the transaction Tuesday. Brassard, 38,