The Ottawa Senators had a very disappointing season in 2015-16, finishing with a 38-35-9 record, good (or bad, depending on how you look at it) for 18th in the league. This after they made the playoffs in 2014-15. Ottawa’s offense was good — they finished in the top 10 in goals scored — but their defense allowed the third most goals in the NHL.
They fired head coach Dave Cameron and brought in Guy Boucher, formerly of the Tampa Bay Lightning, who has a history of getting the most out of his players. But will he be able to take the Senators to the playoffs in 2016-17?
Offseason review
Here is a quick review of what the Senators have done this offseason.
Additions: C Derick Brassard (Rangers), C Chris Kelly (Bruins), D Patrick Sieloff (Flames)
Losses: D Patrick Wiercioch (Avalanche) C Mika Zibanejad (Rangers)
Retained: F Mike Hoffman, D Cody Ceci
