NHL Season Secrets: Uncover the Surprising Strengths, Hidden Weaknesses, and Game-Changing X Factors for Every Team
While the Senators have high-end talent up front in Tkachuk and Tim Stutzle especially, there’s a noticeable drop-off from there. Dylan Cozens has yet to deliver on his potential since being traded to Ottawa, and Drake Batherson hasn’t discovered his perfect fit yet. Skaters like Shane Pinto and Ridly Greig are going to be leaned on to contribute more while the aging Claude Giroux will try capitalizing on his minutes as well to give the Senators as much offensive life as possible.
This season hinges on… Internal growth. Ottawa didn’t make any bold offseason moves for a reason; GM Steve Staios believes this group that pushed its way into the playoffs last year can do it again. A few things need to go right for that to happen. The Senators have to play to their emerging identity as a defensive-minded club that can also challenge opponents offensively. Finding a balance at both ends of the ice is how Ottawa will keep pace with more established veteran teams in the Atlantic.
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