In the life of an NHL franchise, while paying attention to the present, you also have to have one eye on the future. As I did last season, I will take a look at what the Ottawa Senators might look like next season. Today I will focus attention on the blueline, one that could have a different look next season.
Nov 7, 2013; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators defenseman Marc Methot (3) celebrates a goal scored by defenseman Mark Borowiecki (74) in the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Senators defeated the Canadiens 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports
Currently there are 8 defensemen on the Senators’ roster, and depending on the night, this is how they pretty much line up:
Marc Methot – Patrick Wiercioch/Eric Gryba
Now, lets look at some different possibilities: