NHL Teams Unveiled: Surprising Grades for the 2024-25 Season's Highs and Lows – The New York Times
Ottawa Senators (45-30-7): B+
The Senators are in the playoffs for the first time in eight years. This was the goal they set out to accomplish last summer. They improved on defense and in goal, thanks to Linus Ullmark, Anton Forsberg and season-saving performances from rookie goalie Leevi Meriläinen. Tim Stützle improved defensively, Jake Sanderson took a step, the Sens acquired a new center for their core in Dylan Cozens, and Brady Tkachuk is still himself. They’ll enter the playoffs with nothing to really lose in the long run. But any blood they draw off the Maple Leafs will go a long way in terms of accumulating playoff experience. — Julian McKenzie
Post Comment