3 Senators’ hot takes for the 2026-27 season

SenShot writer Matthew Nafe outlined three bold predictions for the Ottawa Senators ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season. Nafe projects newly acquired forward William Eklund to achieve a career-high 70 points, citing his top power-play role and strong chemistry alongside Dylan Cozens and Fabian Zetterlund.

Additionally, the writer predicts goaltenders Linus Ullmark and Samuel Ersson will combine for a .910 or higher save percentage. Nafe also argues that forward Ridly Greig could be traded, suggesting Ottawa's bottom-six depth makes him an expendable asset to acquire an impact player.