Drafting Ottawa Senators Players to Playoff Teams

By Jack Baines | May 21, 2021

Mar 1, 2021; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (left) and defenseman Thomas Chabot (72) celebrate after a second goal by right wing Drake Batherson (middle) against the Calgary Flames in the second period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports /

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Ottawa Senators defenseman Artem Zub (2) Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-USA TODAY Sports /

The Zub Crew is heading to Winnipeg. Zub was one of Ottawa’s top defenders this season with his 49.27 5v5 xGF% ranking third on the blueline, behind only Victor Mete, who played only 14 games for the Sens, and Mike Reilly, who is ineligible for this draft on accounts of his already being on the Boston Bruins.

While Winnipeg upset the Oilers last night, allowing only one goal in the process, they could still use the help on defense. Game 1 saw them dress Derek Forbort, Richard Farda, Logan Stanley, and Tucker Poolman on the backend. How obscure is that group? Let’s just say Richard Farda actually last 75 years old and last played for the 1976-77 Birmingham Bulls and there’s only about a 50/50 chance you noticed.

If Winnipeg wants to upset the Oilers and move onto the second round, they’ll likely have to upgrade their defense.

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3rd: Winnipeg Jets – Artem Zub