Advantages of a Canadian Division for the Ottawa Senators

OTTAWA, ON - FEBRUARY 24: Brothers Brady Tkachuk #7 of the Ottawa Senators and Matthew Tkachuk #19 the Calgary Flames pose for a photo during warm up prior to a game at Canadian Tire Centre on February 24, 2019 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Matt Zambonin/NHLI via Getty Images) /

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Seeing More of Connor McDavid

Connor McDavid is the best hockey player in the world right now. Bar none. I’m sure that I’m not the only one that wishes Ottawa got to play him more than twice a year. His brilliance is something that all hockey fans deserve to see, all the time.

Under a Canadian division, Senators fans could see that brilliance on display in a way they may never be able to again. Yes, I know that lots of Senators fans will be arguing that this makes it harder for the team to win games, and we should want them to face worse players, but let’s keep it realistic: the Senators still aren’t making the playoffs, so let’s appreciate some opposing talent before it matters.

Just watch the above video. McDavid is a machine. If you think like me, you would say it’s a pretty cool chance for the team’s own budding superstar in Tim Stuetzle to learn what it’s like to play against the very best in the world consistently. I’m all for this.

Plus, former Senators Kyle Turris and Tyler Ennis linked up with the Oilers this off-season, and we all like a good reunion.

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