Frank Nighbor, who had played for Vancouver in the Stanley Cup signed with Ottawa, starting a long-time association.
The Senators were accused of trying to sign Cyclone Taylor to return to Ottawa while signed with Vancouver, part of an ongoing 'war' with the Pacific Coast Hockey Association.
Taylor, who would remain in Vancouver, was considered Wanderers' property by its manager Sam Lichtenhein.
[1] Hamby Shore held out and did not sign with the club until December 29.
[2] On February 23, 1916, Gordon Roberts of the Wanderers drew a match penalty for cutting Ottawa's Frank Nighbor in a game in Montreal.