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Ottawa Senators and a Culture of Optional

The Ottawa Senators have had a concerning number of optional practices and off days this season. Jordan Mady explains why it's a problem.

With the Ottawa Senators down and almost out, it's a good time to begin analysing what went wrong. Jordan Mady starts with an explanation for the lack of urgency in the team's play this season.

Do the number of optional practices and off days concern you as a fan of the Senators?

Yes103
No67
We talkin' 'bout practice?58

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