Defenseman- 2015-16 Erik Karlsson
It's no secret that Erik Karlsson would crack the starting lineup for his offensive skills as a defenseman. Karlsson won the Norris Trophy twice as a Senator in 2012 and 2015. However, his best season as a Senator came in a season that he didn't win the Norris Trophy.
That season would be the 2015-16 season. Karlsson set a then career-high 82 points, which is the record for most points in a single season by a Senators defenseman. Karlsson's 66 assists that season would also lead the NHL. As a defenseman, that is quite an impressive feat to accomplish.
Even with having the best season of his career at the time statistically, Karlsson would come in second place for the 2016 Norris Trophy and lose out to Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings. Had the Senators make the playoffs in 2016, the voting may have ended up differently in Karlsson's favor.
Karlsson will forever be one of the best players in the NHL from the 2010s for his accomplishments. The 2015-16 season would be the best season for Karlsson statistically in a Senators jersey.