Analysis

OTTAWA, ON - DECEMBER 21: Ottawa Senators Goalie Marcus Hogberg (35) makes a save in tight on Philadelphia Flyers Right Wing Travis Konecny (11) with Ottawa Senators Defenceman Thomas Chabot (72) in to assist during first period National Hockey League action between the Philadelphia Flyers and Ottawa Senators on December 21, 2019, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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NHL player comparable: Logan Brown

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 17: Ottawa Senators goaltender Marcus Hogberg (35) during the NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and Tampa Bay Lightning on December 17, 2019 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Marcus Hogberg is living it up in the NHL

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 10: With San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture (39) and defenseman Brent Burns (88) defending, goalie Martin Jones (31) makes a save against Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) during the NHL game between the Nashville Predators and San Jose Sharks, held on December 10, 2019, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Danny Murphy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Sharks may hand us a nice pick

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 07: Anthony Duclair #10 of the Ottawa Senators celebrates his third period goal against the Philadelphia Flyers with Dylan DeMelo #2 and Thomas Chabot #72 on December 7, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Flyers went on to defeat the Senators 4-3. (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images)

The Senators should trade for a defenceman

OTTAWA, ON - DECEMBER 14: Ottawa Senators Right Wing Anthony Duclair (10) skates by the bench to celebrate a goal 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)

Duclair scores hat-trick in OT win over Columbus

EDMONTON, AB - DECEMBER 04: Ottawa Senators Right Wing Anthony Duclair (10) skates the puck up ice in the third period during the Edmonton Oilers game versus the Ottawa Senators on December 04, 2019 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB.(Photo by Curtis Comeau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Anthony Duclair is having a season for the ages

OTTAWA, ON - SEPTEMBER 21: Ottawa Senators center Josh Norris (37) skates with the puck during first period National Hockey League preseason action between the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators on September 21, 2019, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Three players in the minors who should be recalled

MONTREAL, QC - SEPTEMBER 28: Ottawa Senators defenceman Erik Brannstrom (26) shoots the puck during the Ottawa Senators versus the Montreal Canadiens preseason game on September 28, 2019, at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Kings vs. Senators: Betting odds, game notes, Jonathan Davidsson making debut

OTTAWA, ON - DECEMBER 17: Ottawa Senators Goalie Craig Anderson (41) in the spotlight before National Hockey League action between the Nashville Predators and Ottawa Senators on December 17, 2018, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Josh’s Take: Ottawa Senators defeat the Maple Leafs again

OTTAWA, ON - MARCH 26: Ottawa Senators Left Wing Anthony Duclair (10) applies pressure on the forecheck during first period National Hockey League action between the Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators on March 26, 2019, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Josh’s Take: Senators win in Newfoundland

PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 03: Dion Phaneuf #2 of the Ottawa Senators looks on against the Philadelphia Flyers on February 3, 2018 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images)

Ottawa Senators: Cap implications of Dion Phaneuf’s buyout

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 26: Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) scores against Ottawa Senators goaltender Anders Nilsson (31) during first period action at Capital One Arena. (Photo by Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Ottawa Senators: Was that the Worst Game in Franchise History?

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 18: Ottawa Senators left wing Ryan Dzingel (18) warms up prior to a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on February 18, 2019, at the United Center in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Patrick Gorski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Ottawa Senators: Analyzing the Ryan Dzingel Trade

WINNIPEG, MB - FEBRUARY 16: Mark Stone #61 of the Ottawa Senators keeps an eye on the play during second period action against the Winnipeg Jets at the Bell MTS Place on February 16, 2019 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Sens defeated the Jets 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images)

Ottawa Senators: Analyzing the Mark Stone Trade

OTTAWA, ON - FEBRUARY 2: Chris Tierney #71 of the Ottawa Senators leaves the ice after warmup prior to a game against the Detroit Red Wings at Canadian Tire Centre on February 2, 2019 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images)

Ottawa Senators: Chris Tierney Has Been Pulling His Weight

MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 04: Look on Ottawa Senators Defenceman Dion Phaneuf (2) at warm-up before the Ottawa Senators versus the Montreal Canadiens game on February 4, 2018, at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Ottawa Senators: One Year Later-The Dion Phaneuf Trade

OTTAWA, ON - JANUARY 22: Ottawa Senators Defenceman Cody Ceci (5) prepares for a face-off during third period National Hockey League action between the Arizona Coyotes and Ottawa Senators on January 22, 2019, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Ottawa Senators: What is Wrong With the Penalty Kill?

LAVAL, QC, CANADA - JANUARY 16: Drake Batherson #7 of the Belleville Senators in control of the puck against the Laval Rocket at Place Bell on January 16, 2019 in Laval, Quebec. (Photo by Stephane Dube /Getty Images)

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