Around The Division: Looking At What The Senators’ Rivals Have Done So Far

OTTAWA SENATORS

The Senators overcame numerous injuries to make the playoffs, finishing 4th in the Northeast Division with 56 points.

Apr 19, 2013; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Anaheim Ducks right wing Bobby Ryan (9) skates with the puck against the Calgary Flames during the third period at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Calgary Flames won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

OUT: Daniel Alfredsson (signed with Detroit), Jakob Silfverberg (traded to Anaheim), Andre Benoit (signed with Colorado), Peter Regin (signed with NYI), Guillaume Latendresse (UFA), Mike Lundin (UFA)

IN:  Bobby Ryan (from Anaheim), Clarke MacArthur (UFA), Joe Corvo (UFA)

ARE THEY BETTER TODAY THAN THE END OF THE SEASON?  In terms of talent, yes.  The team and the city are still getting over the shock of Alfredsson signing in Detroit.  Ryan brings a legitimate top line player, and MacArthur has to potential to bring some solid secondary scoring.  Corvo is an interesting case, but is a better gamble than Lundin or Benoit on the blue line.