Now that we’re halfway through the season, we can probably get a better assessment for how this season will shape up. While there is still a lot of hockey left to play, it’s safe to say the Senators will probably not finish very far ahead of last place.
The next month and a half will be crucial in regards of personnel as the future of Captain Mark Stone will probably become clear. With the upcoming trade deadline, you can also expect some movement of other personnel including players like Smith and/or Dzingel if they decide to move on from him.