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Realistic ceiling and floor for Ottawa's 2024-25 season

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Linus Ullmark will be the key factor in determining Senators' success in 2024-25

Belleville Senators: What To Expect In 2023-24

OTTAWA, CANADA - FEBRUARY 11: Shane Pinto #57 of the Ottawa Senators skates against the Edmonton Oilers at Canadian Tire Centre on February 11, 2023 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Ottawa Senators: Something’s Got to Give

TEMPE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 12: Alex DeBrincat #12 of the Ottawa Senators skates with the puck during the NHL game at Mullett Arena on January 12, 2023 in Tempe, Arizona. The Senators defeated the Coyotes 5-3. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Hot Pierre Summer 2.0? Let’s Talk About The Ottawa Senators Offseason So Far!

RIGA, LATVIA - MAY 21: Dominik Kubalik of Czech Republic take a shot during the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Finland - Latvia game between Czech Republic and Switzerland at Arena Riga on May 21, 2023 in Riga, Latvia. (Photo by Jari Pestelacci/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

What to expect from Dominik Kubalik this up-coming season

OTTAWA, CANADA - MARCH 18: Tim Stützle #18 of the Ottawa Senators celebrates his second-period goal with teammates Jake Sanderson #85 and Claude Giroux #28 during the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Canadian Tire Centre on March 18, 2023 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Evaluating Pierre Dorion’s Last 12 Months as GM of the Ottawa Senators

EDMONTON, CANADA - MARCH 14: Alex DeBrincat #12 of the Ottawa Senators shoots the puck in the third period against the Edmonton Oilers on March 14, 2023 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Lawrence Scott/Getty Images)

Three Ottawa Senators players most likely to be traded in the offseason

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 23: Connor Hellebuyck #37 of the Winnipeg Jets in the second period at Honda Center on March 23, 2023 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Why the Ottawa Senators should NOT Pursue Connor Hellebuyck

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: Adam Lowry #17 of the Winnipeg Jets celebrates after scoring a goal during the first period against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Two of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on April 20, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)

Should The Ottawa Senators Enquire About Adam Lowry?

OTTAWA, CANADA - MARCH 27: Brady Tkachuk #7 of the Ottawa Senators celebrates his first period goal against the Florida Panthers with his teammate Thomas Chabot #72 at Canadian Tire Centre on March 27, 2023 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Ottawa Senators: The Misconception of Rebuilds

TEMPE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 12: Erik Brannstrom #26 of the Ottawa Senators plays the puck during the NHL game at Mullett Arena on January 12, 2023 in Tempe, Arizona. The Senators defeated the Coyotes 5-3. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Should The Ottawa Senators Trade Erik Brannstrom

Jake Sanderson of the Ottawa Senators celebrates scoring a power-play goal, his first NHL goal, on November 23, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Photo by Candice Ward for Getty Images

Ottawa Senators special teams improve from 2021-22 to 2022-23

OTTAWA, CANADA - FEBRUARY 11: Mads Sogaard #40 of the Ottawa Senators warms up prior to replacing Anton Forsberg #31 after being injured in the third period against the Edmonton Oilers at Canadian Tire Centre on February 11, 2023 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Ottawa Senators 2022-23 Report Cards: Goaltending

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 02: Jake Sanderson #85 of the Ottawa Senators controls the puck during the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on April 2, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Ottawa Senators 2022-23 Report Cards: Defense

Sep 24, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators forward Angus Crookshank (59) carries the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Senators Prospects That Could Make Next Season’s Roster

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: Brady Tkachuk #7 of the Ottawa Senators celebrates with teammates Claude Giroux #28 and Tim Stutzle #18 after scoring the overtime game-winning goal against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on December 02, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Ottawa Senators 2022-23 Report Cards: Forwards

OTTAWA, ON - OCTOBER 4: Mark Stone #61 of the Ottawa Senators looks on during warmups prior to a game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Canadian Tire Centre on October 4, 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Revisiting the Mark Stone Trade

OTTAWA, ON - MARCH 12: Nick Paul #21 of the Ottawa Senators skates against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at the Canadian Tire Centre on March 12, 2022 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

All Former Ottawa Senators in the Playoffs

MONTREAL, CANADA - FEBRUARY 25: Head coach of the Ottawa Senators D. J. Smith handles bench duties during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on February 25, 2023 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Ottawa Senators defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-2. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Uncertainty Surrounds DJ Smith at The Senators Season End Media Availability

OTTAWA, CANADA - JANUARY 28: Tim Stützle #18 and Claude Giroux #28 celebrate after a 5-0 win against the Montreal Canadiens at Canadian Tire Centre on January 28, 2023 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Game Recap: Ottawa Senators Fall to Buffalo Sabres in Overtime 4-3

OTTAWA, CANADA - FEBRUARY 11: Anton Forsberg #31 of the Ottawa Senators sprays himself with water prior to a game against the Edmonton Oilers at Canadian Tire Centre on February 11, 2023 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Ottawa Senators Need to Address Goaltending in the Offseason

OTTAWA, CANADA - FEBRUARY 28: Derick Brassard #61 of the Ottawa Senators skates during warm ups prior to a game against the Detroit Red Wings at Canadian Tire Centre on February 28, 2023 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Derick Brassard Nominated for Bill Masterton Trophy

OTTAWA, CANADA - JANUARY 28: Tim Stützle #18 and Claude Giroux #28 celebrate after a 5-0 win against the Montreal Canadiens at Canadian Tire Centre on January 28, 2023 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Ottawa Senators Eliminated from Playoff Contention: Is 2022-23 a Failure?