The 2020 draft was phenomenal for the Senators. As for 2021? Well, it was quite the opposite.
Let's take a look at the challenges and the soft spots that lie ahead on the Senators 2025-26 schedule.
It's not often that a team will find five NHL calibre players from one draft. That's exactly what the Senators accomplished in 2020.
The Senators prospects ranked in the six to ten range includes a goalie, two defensemen, and two forwards.
While the Senators group of forward prospects is a weakness, there are still several players that offer some excitement.
Carter Yakemchuk and Logan Hensler headline a strong group of Senators defenseman prospects.
Carter Yakemchuk wants to play in the NHL next season. Given the Senators depth on the right side, does he have a realistic chance to stick...
With most of the Senators roster already set, Steve Staios used the first day of free agency to sign veteran centre Lars Eller.
With 20 players already signed, the Senators will just need to sign a couple of forwards to be ready for the start of the 2025-26 season.
After finalizing these two contracts, the Senators will head to free agency with very few roster spots to fill.