CALGARY, AB - MARCH 4: Thomas Chabot #72 of the Ottawa Senators in action against the Calgary Flames during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on March 4, 2021 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)
This article will consider the options the Senators have on the back end and who they should protect. This is the second in a mini-series regarding the expansion draft for the Senators. The last article was looking at deciding which goalie the Senators should protect.
The Senators are likely going to decide to go the 7-3-1 route in the expansion draft, meaning they need to protect three defenders.