As any fan of the Ottawa Senators will tell you, the Achilles' Heel of this year's team has been the play of its defensemen. With the exception of perennial Norris candidate Erik Karlsson's brilliance, it's been a disappointing mix of under-performance and untapped potential: Cody Ceci and Patrick Wiercioch have failed to re-kindle the magic of last season, Jared Cowen hasn't taken the step forward the organization so desperately needs him to, and even Marc Methot has had his struggles. It's led to the team giving up an alarming 33.
The Refreshing Play of Frederik Claesson
