OTTAWA — The arrival of Tommy Wingels further complicates the chicken-and-egg situation for Curtis Lazar.
What comes first: Improved play or increased ice time?
Earlier this week, Senators coach Guy Boucher criticized his fourth line — typically consisting of Lazar, Chris Kelly and Chris Neil — for having little chemistry together.
“It’s tough to do when you get such limited minutes,” Lazar said, in response, before Thursday’s game against the Calgary Flames. “It goes back and forth each time. He wants more from us, but you have to give us more so we can show you what we can do.