NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Thomas Chabot #72 of the Ottawa Senators skates against the New York Islanders during their game at Barclays Center on November 05, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Previewing the defencemen for the upcoming season of Senators hockey
With multiple additions to the defensive core this offseason, the Senators will an intriguing unit led by some fresh faces, but does this necessarily mean it’s a better group than last season? My first indications are yes. While Mark Borowiecki and Ron Hainsey both left in the summer, neither turn the needle in terms of on-ice play, so their impact shouldn’t be felt too much in terms of quality of play.