Although it's been a disappointing season for the Senators, they remain a young club with a positive outlook on the future. Ridly Greig represents this notion, and opened several eyes during his NHL debut on Wednesday. Greig, 20, was selected 28th overall in the 2020 draft. He was Ottawa's third selection after Tim Stützle (3rd)…
The Senators have lost their identity. A competitive season has quickly gone awry, with the club ranking 25th overall and eleven points outside of the playoffs. It now feels inevitable that new ownership will overhaul the organization this summer. "It’s about finding the right fit at the right time. We’re always looking to improve." -…
The Senators earned an important victory against Pittsburgh on Wednesday. Securing two points keeps any hope of a late push alive, as they face the Penguins again on Friday. Josh Norris headlined this game. The 35-goal scorer returned to Ottawa's lineup after missing 38 games with a shoulder injury. Although he didn't score any of…
Thomas Chabot led the Senators in ice-time during each of the past five seasons (including this one). The 25 year old defenseman's ice-time ranked among the top five NHL players in each of the past four seasons. He is widely considered a workhorse, but that narrative is becoming a problem. The Senators rely on Chabot…
The Senators had a record of 14-15-2 when the third edition of my power rankings were released. Their last ten games have followed the same trend, with Ottawa inching slightly closer to a wildcard seed. The Senators now own a record of 18-19-3. They eclipsed the .500 mark for the first time this season before…
The Senators began this season with a record of 6-12-1. They ranked last in the league during late November, and there was slim hope of even sniffing the playoffs again. Just over one month later, Ottawa sits seven points behind the final post-season seed. They own a record of 18-17-3 and rank 20th in the…
The Senators entered this weekend with an opportunity to climb the standings. Instead, they are on the verge of losing ground. Prior to Saturday's contest, Ottawa sat just two points behind Detroit and one point behind Buffalo- both of whom they face this weekend. These are two division rivals who the Senators will be competing…
The Senators were deemed winners of the 2022 off-season after acquiring Alex DeBrincat for an affordable cost. DeBrincat, 25, was brought in as a known 40-goal scorer. He is ranked among the top fifty NHL players by most reputable outlets. Though best known for his goal-scoring, DeBrincat is a complete player who can dish it…
The Senators have lost three games in a row after winning their previous four. They now sit eleven points behind the final wildcard seed, and twenty-sixth in the league. It's been a difficult season for Ottawa. The consistent positives have come from individual performances rather than the team who once carried great expectations. Tim Stützle…
A 5-1 loss on Tuesday was overshadowed by surprising news the following morning. The Senators agreed to a four-year contract extension with Artem Zub, carrying a value of $18.6 million ($4.6M annually). This was, perhaps, Ottawa's top priority off the ice. They are desperate for right-handed defenders and the position is becoming increasingly difficult to…