Five Things The Ottawa Senators Need In The Stretch Run To Make The Playoffs

3.  A Healthy Jason Spezza

Feb 6, 2014; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators center Jason Spezza (19) controls the puck in the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Senators defeated the Sabres 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sportsjason Spezza ) in the second period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

The most polarizing individual on the roster, and maybe in the entire league, a healthy Jason Spezza is a force and can carry a team.  The Jason Spezza that has been on the ice for a majority of the season is not that healthy one.  He has had dominant games here and there, but he needs to be better on a nightly basis.

Despite the yeoman’s effort put forth by Kyle Turris and the rest of the Senators pivots, Spezza’s success will determine how much success the team has.