Derek Lee

Derek Lee

Writing is a hobby, a passionate Ottawa Senators fan. Working in the mental health field for over a decade. Looking forward to interacting with everyone.

EDMONTON, AB - DECEMBER 26: Jakob Pelletier #12 of Canada skates against Tim Stutzle #8 of Germany during the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship at Rogers Place on December 26, 2020 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

Timmy Superstar

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PLYMOUTH, MI - DECEMBER 11: Jake Sanderson #48 of the U.S. Nationals follows the play against the Slovakia Nationals during game two of day one of the 2018 Under-17 Four Nations Tournament game at USA Hockey Arena on December 11, 2018 in Plymouth, Michigan. USA defeated Slovakia 7-2. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)

Jake Sanderson: Quickly Turning Doubters Into Believers

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UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 29: New York Islander GM Lou Lamoriello chats with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on February 29, 2020 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Lockout Looming: Will The Ottawa Senators Play Hockey In 2021?

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 20: Pierre Dorion of the Ottawa Senators is interviewed during media availability for the 2017 NHL Awards at Encore Las Vegas on June 20, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Ottawa Senators: All Aboard The Roby Järventie Hype Train

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OTTAWA, ON - DECEMBER 14: Ottawa Senators Center Logan Brown (21) skates with eyes on the play during first period National Hockey League action between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Ottawa Senators on December 14, 2019, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Who’s The 2021 Ottawa Senators No.1 Centre?

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OTTAWA, ON - FEBRUARY 18: Connor Brown #28 of the Ottawa Senators prepares for a face-off against the Buffalo Sabres at Canadian Tire Centre on February 18, 2020 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

3 More Years! The Ottawa Senators and Connor Brown Avoid Arbitration

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SUNRISE, FL - FEBRUARY 8: Evgenii Dadonov #63 of the Florida Panthers prepares for a face-off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the BB&T Center on February 8, 2020 in Sunrise, Florida. The Penguins defeated the Panthers 3-2. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Daddy’s Home: Ottawa Senators Sign Evgenii Dadonov in Free Agency

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SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 06: With the third pick of the 2020 NHL Draft, Tim Stuetzle of Mannheim of Germany is selected by the Ottawa Senators at the NHL Network Studio on October 06, 2020 in Secaucus, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Ottawa Senators: Development Plan For Tim Stuetzle

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SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 06: With the third pick of the 2020 NHL Draft, Tim Stuetzle of Mannheim Germany is selected by the Ottawa Senators at the NHL Network Studio on October 06, 2020 in Secaucus, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Recapping The 2020 Draft For The Ottawa Senators

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PLYMOUTH, MI - DECEMBER 11: Jake Sanderson #48 of the U.S. Nationals follows the play against the Slovakia Nationals during game two of day one of the 2018 Under-17 Four Nations Tournament game at USA Hockey Arena on December 11, 2018 in Plymouth, Michigan. USA defeated Slovakia 7-2. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)

Leaked Intentions? The Ottawa Senators 5th Overall Pick

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DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: Eugene Melynk and Pierre Dorion of the Ottawa Senators attend the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Reasons For Optimism Surrounding The Ottawa Senators

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OSHAWA, ON - FEBRUARY 7: Quinton Byfield #55 of the Sudbury Wolves skates during an OHL game against the Oshawa Generals at the Tribute Communities Centre on February 7, 2020 in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images)

Draft Day Scenarios For The Ottawa Senators

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MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 03: Jesse Puljujarvi #98 of the Edmonton Oilers skates against the Montreal Canadiens during the NHL game at the Bell Centre on February 3, 2019 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Low Risk/High Reward Trade Options For The Ottawa Senators

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OTTAWA, ON - FEBRUARY 18: Connor Brown #28 of the Ottawa Senators prepares for a face-off against the Buffalo Sabres at Canadian Tire Centre on February 18, 2020 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Connor Brown: Core Player Or Short Term Fixture in Ottawa?

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HAMILTON, ON - JANUARY 16: Alexis Lafreniere #11 of Team White and Quinton Byfield #55 of Team Red following the final whistle of the 2020 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game at FirstOntario Centre on January 16, 2020 in Hamilton, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Alexis Lafreniere, An Ottawa Senator After All?

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OTTAWA, ON - JANUARY 31: Connor Brown #28 and Nikita Zaitsev #22 of the Ottawa Senators chat during a break in a game against the Washington Capitals at Canadian Tire Centre on January 31, 2020 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Ottawa Senators: Reviewing The Nikita Zaitsev Trade

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