It’s no secret that defense and goaltending have been the main weaknesses of this year’s iteration of the Ottawa Senators. Let’s dive into the second part of Silver Seven’s midseason grades, focusing on who’s helping or hurting the team on the blue line, and in the crease:

Defense:

Erik Brännström: B

• 14 GP, 2G, 3A, 52.89 CF%, 41.11 xGF%

Through 14 games, the area where Brännström has helped the team the most has been the power-play. I’ve frequently noticed him expertly working the right point, which could very well be his stronger side.