reasons-for-optimism Stories - Silver Seven
Reasons for Optimism: Pascal Leclaire
The Ottawa Senators have been through a lot of goaltenders since re-joining the league. Never in the history of the modern Senators has goaltending been the Senators' strong suit; it's been capable at times, terrible at times, but aside from the Dominik Hasek experiment--which started well and...
Reasons for Optimism: Nick Foligno and Ryan Shannon
For the past two seasons, one of the Ottawa Senators' greatest flaws (along with inconsistent goaltending and the lack of an elite defenceman) has been insufficient offensive depth. The team has relied on the top line of Daniel Alfredsson, Jason Spezza, and Dany Heatley to provide more than the...
Reasons for Optimism: Cory Clouston
Despite the Ottawa Senators' extremely regrettable and forgettable 2008-2009 season, there were still a number of signs--particularly towards the end of the season--that should offer some hope for Ottawa Senators players and fans for the 2009-2010 season. As the off-season goes on, I'll offer a...
Reasons for Optimism: Bryan Murray
There are two sides to every debate, of course, and plenty of Ottawa Senators fans will be outraged with my inclusion of Ottawa Senators GM Bryan Murray, seen above in The Hockey News' 1986 yearbook. The long-time NHL veteran has certainly seen his share of ups and downs with the Ottawa Senators...
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