Building on the trajectory
Ottawa's young core has given Senators fans plenty of reasons for optimism, and the Ottawa Citizen argues the next step is clear: turn that upward trend into wins when the stakes are highest.
The players carrying it
Tim Stutzle, Jake Sanderson, Drake Batherson, Dylan Cozens and Thomas Chabot are the names identified as central to that push. Continued development from this group is seen as key to the Senators taking the leap from a promising young team to one that delivers results in the moments that matter most.
Why it matters for Ottawa
For a fanbase that has waited through years of rebuilding, this core represents the clearest path back to relevance in the NHL.
Source: Ottawa Citizen
