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After an unlikely postseason appearance, the Senators are looking to prove they weren’t a fluke.
Ottawa Senators: (43-26-13, fourth in Atlantic)
Coach: Dave Cameron (32-15-8, midseason hiring last year, first full season with team)
Key Departures: Robin Lehner, David Legwand, Erik Condra, Eric Gryba
Key Additions: Michael Kostka, Eric O’Dell
Key Player: Bobby Ryan
Bobby Ryan’s $7.25 million contract is one of the league’s biggest deals. It carries a cap hit just $250,000 less than Steven Stamkos (for now) and Vladimir Tarasenko.