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Drafting Ottawa Senators Players to Playoff Teams

By Jack Baines

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
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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5th: New York Islanders – Josh Norris

Ottawa Senators center Josh Norris (9) Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports
Ottawa Senators center Josh Norris (9) Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports /

Now we’re starting to get into the teams that may not necessarily need an addition to do some damage. The Islanders are tied 1-1 in their series with the Penguins after splitting the first two games in Pittsburgh. They also made it to the Conference Finals last season, so this is still a very good team.

Still, adding a 17-goal scorer in Josh Norris couldn’t hurt. Norris took a major step forward this season and now looks like he could be Ottawa’s first line centre of the future. For now, though, he’ll slide into New York’s middle six behind Pageau.

His defensive acumen is a perfect fit for Barry Trotz‘s style of play, and his offensive talent makes him a dangerous weapon for an Islanders team that has historically struggled to put pucks in the net.

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