There’s a great story on Todaysslapshot that examines Ryan’s chance to have a resurgent season in Ottawa under new coach Guy Boucher.
The Senators have numerous intriguing forwards capable of scoring at high rates. Even with their struggles as a team last season, the Senators ranked 9th in the NHL in goals per game.
Boucher certainly has formidable tools to work with. When he was the head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning, his team always had unique offensive looks.
Boucher is known for employing a vigorous 1-3-1 forecheck to pressure the other team with the puck.