When talking about the importance of a player to a particular team, it isn’t always the best player that is the most important. It often comes down to the player that offers some aspect of the game that a team would be missing without them in the lineup, and is not easily replaced from within.
Sep 15, 2013; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Ottawa Senators forward ason Spezza (19) congratulates teammate rik Karlsson (65) after a third period goal against the Winnipeg Jets at MTS Centre. Senators win 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Fedyck-USA TODAY Sports
The Ottawa Senators have a number of players that fit that description, and missing any one of them would have an impact on the club.
So, who is the most important player on the team?