The Ottawa Senators were under the microscope all off-season due to things out of their control and now that the season is upon us, we look at where the Senators will find themselves by the end.
SenShot writer Matthew Nafe predicts the Ottawa Senators will finish third in the Atlantic Division for the 2026-27 season. The projection follows a summer defined by the trade of Brady Tkachuk after he informed general manager Steve Staios he would not re-sign. Ottawa enters the year with Thomas Chabot named as the new team captain, leading a roster aiming to prove its competitiveness despite the loss of its former star.
Nafe highlights goaltending improvements with Linus Ullmark and new arrival Samuel Ersson as pivotal factors for success. The analysis also emphasizes forward additions William Eklund and Andre Burakovsky, along with young defensemen Carter Yakemchuk and Hoyt Stanley. The writer argues Ottawa's balanced depth across four lines and strong two-way play will secure a playoff spot in a competitive division.
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