Editorials

Mar 22, 2016; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) scores against Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson (41 in the first period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Need Their Goaltending Duo to Thrive

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Ottawa Senators General Manager Very Confident in Lineup

Ottawa Senators and Brassard Excited About Opportunity

Ottawa Senators Goaltending Middle of the Pack in Division

Mar 6, 2016; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators right wing Bobby Ryan (6) shoots on Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lethonen (32) in the second period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Bobby Ryan Looks Poised for 30 Goals

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May 9, 2016; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators general manager Pierre Dorion and new head coach Guy Boucher speak to the media at a press conference at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Can Lean on Crawford as Associate Coach

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Feb 16, 2016; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators right wing Mark Stone (61) skates with the puck in front of Buffalo Sabres defenseman Josh Gorges (4) in the second period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Top 6 Forward Group Looks Good

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Mar 3, 2016; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Ryan Callahan (24) and Ottawa Senators defenseman Cody Ceci (5) battle for the puck in the third period at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Lightning defeated the Senators 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Need to Sign Cody Ceci to Long Term Deal

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Jan 26, 2016; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators defenseman Chris Wideman (45) skates with the puck in the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Have Promising Defenseman in Wideman

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Mar 31, 2016; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Ottawa Senators forward Nick Paul (13) skates after the puck in the first period against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. the Ottawa Senators beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Only Have Paul Left from Spezza Trade

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Nov 3, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Bruins center Chris Kelly (23) reacts after suffering an injury during the first period against the Dallas Stars at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Hope that Chris Kelly Can Stay Healthy

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Apr 7, 2016; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators defenseman Michael Kostka (21) and right wing Buddy Robinson (55) following their win against the Florida Panthers at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Senators defeated the Panthers 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Have a Physical RW Waiting For a Chance

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Mar 31, 2016; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Ottawa Senators forward Bobby Ryan (6) in the first period against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. the Ottawa Senators beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Seem Especially Prone to Shootouts

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Mar 15, 2015; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators defenseman Mark Borowiecki (74) skates with the puck in front of Philadelphia Flyers center Brayden Schenn (10) in the first period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Have a Bruising Defenseman in Borowiecki

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Mar 31, 2016; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Ottawa Senators forward Curtis Lazar (27) skates after the puck in the first period against the Minnesota Wild forward Mikael Granlund (64) at Xcel Energy Center. the Ottawa Senators beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Preparing for Crucial Season From Lazar

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Mar 23, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Ottawa Senators defenseman Chris Wideman (45) and New York Islanders center Ryan Strome (18) battle for the puck during the second period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Have Many Options for Third Defensive Pair

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Feb 16, 2016; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators defenseman Cody Ceci (5) skates with the puck in front of Buffalo Sabres left wing Matt Moulson (26) in the first period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Now Have to Attend to Cody Ceci Contract

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Oct 3, 2016; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Ottawa Senators defenceman Matt Bartkowski (12) has his shot blocked by Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien (33) during the third period at MTS Centre. Winnipeg wins 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Fedyck-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Have a Great Enforcer in Chris Neil

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Mar 15, 2016; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators center Jean-Gabriel pageau (44) screens Minnesota Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk (40) in the third period at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Senators defeated the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Utilizing the Skill of Jean-Gabriel Pageau

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Oct 8, 2015; Buffalo, NY, USA; Ottawa Senators left wing Clarke MacArthur (16) brings the puck into the zone as Buffalo Sabres left wing Marcus Foligno (82) defends during the first period at First Niagara Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Thrilled to Get Clarke MacArthur Back

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Jan 22, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; New York Rangers forward Derick Brassard (16) skates with the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. The New York Rangers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Have More Payroll Flexibility After Trade

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Feb 14, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers center Derick Brassard (16) carries the puck during the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Madison Square Garden. New York Rangers won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Lucky to Get Clutch Player Like Brassard

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Apr 2, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Ottawa Senators right wing Bobby Ryan (6) during the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. The Flyers won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Need Consistency From Skilled Bobby Ryan

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Mar 31, 2016; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Ottawa Senators defenseman Marc Methot (3) passes in the first period against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. the Ottawa Senators beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Have Underrated Player in Marc Methot

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Mar 5, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators right wing Mark Stone (61) attacks with the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre. The Senators beat the Maple Leafs 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Get Goals Down the Stretch from Mark Stone

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Feb 20, 2016; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators center Kyle Turris (7) scores on Detroit Red Wings goalie Petr Mrazek (34) in a shootout at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Senators defeated the Red Wings 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Look Forward to Kyle Turris Returning

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Apr 2, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) skates with the puck during the second period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. The Flyers won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Must Improve Special Teams Next Season

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Mar 12, 2016; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators center Zack Smith (15) skates with the puck in front of Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) in the third period at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Senators defeated the Maple Leafs 4-0. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Ottawa Senators Got Unexpected Season from Zack Smith

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