Analysis

OTTAWA, ON - DECEMBER 13: Cody Ceci #5 of the Ottawa Senators celebrates his second period goal against the New York Rangers with teammates Mark Stone #61, Matt Duchene #95 and Bobby Ryan #9 at Canadian Tire Centre on December 13, 2017 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

What are Pierre Dorion’s worst trades as GM?

Five Things We’ve Learned about the Ottawa Senators in 2022-23

GAMEDAY RPEVIEW #77: Ottawa Senators @ Columbus Blue Jackets

GAMEDAY PREVIEW #76: Ottawa Senators VS Toronto Maple Leafs

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

Game Recap: Ottawa Senators best Florida Panthers 5-2

EDMONTON, CANADA - MARCH 14: Jakob Chychrun #6 of the Ottawa Senators lines up for a face off 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)

How has Jakob Chychrun fared on the Senators so far?

OTTAWA, CANADA - MARCH 18: Tim Stützle #18 of the Ottawa Senators falls while skating with the puck against Calle Jarnkrok #19 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at Canadian Tire Centre on March 18, 2023 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Projecting the Future of the Ottawa Senators

OTTAWA, CANADA - FEBRUARY 13: Tim Stützle #18 of the Ottawa Senators celebrates his overtime game winning goal against the Calgary Flames with Thomas Chabot #72 at Canadian Tire Centre on February 13, 2023 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Can the Sens win a Cup with their top defencemen all shooting left? Just look at the Lightning.

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)

Coaching Carousel: Who Replaces DJ Smith?

OTTAWA, CANADA - DECEMBER 06: Cam Talbot #33 of the Ottawa Senators skates against the Los Angeles Kings at Canadian Tire Centre on December 06, 2022 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Next Man Up: Injured Goaltending rises for the Ottawa Senators

OTTAWA, CANADA - FEBRUARY 13: Mads Sogaard #40 of the Ottawa Senators salutes the crowd after being named the third star in a 4-3 overtime win and his first NHL win against the Calgary Flames at Canadian Tire Centre on February 13, 2023 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

GAMEDAY PREVIEW #64: Ottawa Senators @ Seattle Kraken

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 20: Shane Pinto #57 of the Ottawa Senators warms up before a game against the Boston Bruins at the TD Garden on February 20, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images)

Game Recap: The Ottawa Senators defeat the Montreal Canadiens 5-2

TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 15: Nikita Zaitsev #22 of the Ottawa Senators skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on October 15, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Senators 3-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Nikita Zaitsev Trade Raises Questions About the Trade Deadline

TEMPE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 12: Jakob Chychrun #6 of the Arizona Coyotes 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)

Trade Deadline Preview

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)

Re Evaluating the Goalie Situation

ELMONT, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 14: Kevin Mandolese #70 of the Ottawa Senators in action against the against Bo Horvat #14 of the New York Islanders during a shootout oftheir game at UBS Arena on February 14, 2023 in Elmont, New York. It is the first NHL game played by Mandolese. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Game-day Preview #56: Boston Bruins Host the Ottawa Senators

MONTREAL, CANADA - JANUARY 31: Tim Stützle #18 of the Ottawa Senators celebrates his goal during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell on January 31, 2023 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Ottawa Senators defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-4. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Gameday Recap: The Ottawa Senators Dominate the St Louis Blues 7-2

OTTAWA, CANADA - NOVEMBER 30: Tyler Motte #14 of the Ottawa Senators skates against the New York Rangers at Canadian Tire Centre on November 30, 2022 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Ottawa Senators Trade Motte to Rangers

OTTAWA, CANADA - OCTOBER 18: Tim Stützle #18 of the Ottawa Senators celebrates his second period goal against the Boston Bruins at Canadian Tire Centre on October 18, 2022 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

Tim Stutzle Showing Positive Impacts in all Aspects

OTTAWA, ONTARIO - OCTOBER 01: Erik Brannstrom #26 of the Ottawa Senators skates against the Montreal Canadiens at Canadian Tire Centre on October 01, 2022 in Ottawa, Ontario. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images)

It’s time for the Ottawa Senators to move on from Erik Brannstrom

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 27: Seth Jones #4 of the Chicago Blackhawks looks on against the St. Louis Blues during the third period of a preseason game at United Center on September 27, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

The Senators Have Made Calls on Seth Jones

May 12, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Wild goaltender Cam Talbot (33) looks on against the St. Louis Blues in game six of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-USA TODAY Sports

Analyzing Senators Newest goaltender Cam Talbot

Feb 15, 2022; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators center Mark Kastelic (47) skates during warmup prior to game against the St. Louis Blues at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators: Positional Battles to Follow at Training Camp

OTTAWA, ONTARIO - APRIL 16: Anton Forsberg #31 of the Ottawa Senators skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Canadian Tire Centre on April 16, 2022 in Ottawa, Ontario. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images)

Assessing the Ottawa Senators Goaltending Situation

OTTAWA, ON - MAY 5: Tim Stützle #18 of the Ottawa Senators skates against the Montreal Canadiens at Canadian Tire Centre on May 5, 2021 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Matt Zambonin/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

Tim’s Time: Can Tim Stutzle Take the Leap this season, to Become the Sens Next Star?

OTTAWA, ONTARIO - DECEMBER 01: Lassi Thomson #60 of the Ottawa Senators skates against the Vancouver Canucks at Canadian Tire Centre on December 01, 2021 in Ottawa, Ontario. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images)

Ottawa Senators: Can Lassi Thomson or Jacob Bernard-Docker Play top-4 Minutes?

ELMONT, NEW YORK - MARCH 22: Josh Norris #9 of the Ottawa Senators skates with the puck during the third period against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on March 22, 2022 in Elmont, New York. The Islanders won 3-0. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Not Joshing Around: Why Josh Norris’s deal shows the Sens seriousness to start competing.

EDMONTON, AB - JANUARY 14: Travis Hamonic #27 of the Vancouver Canucks skates against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place on January 14, 2021 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

What Does Travis Hamonic Bring to the Ottawa Senators?