The talk at the beginning of every new year is always about resolutions, wishes, hopes and dreams. 2017 signalling itself as different from 2016 gives people hope that this year will be better than the last. There is one thing that most of us have as we move onto a different calendar: hope.

There is some hope regarding the Ottawa Senators, and because of that I wanted to give five wishes that I hope will come true in 2017.

Finish 2nd in the Atlantic Division

After years of finishing in a wildcard spot (or the equivalent of one) or just outside the playoff picture, how nice would it be for Ottawa to get home-ice advantage in the first round?