Ottawa Senators Team Record, Trades, Team Analysis and NHL Prediction

The Ottawa Senators enter this season determined to break free from the purgatory of mediocrity and finally become true contenders. With young talent reaching its peak and a roster ready to taste success, the team is primed to make its long-awaited mark. Track the Ottawa Senators’ standings, stats, and odds as they push to become a rising power in the league.

Ottawa Senators Record – Last Season Recap

The Ottawa Senators’ record in 2023-24 showed a regression. Ottawa was supposed to take the next step and contend for a playoff spot. Instead, the Senators finished with fewer points, which led to a shakeup with its personnel.

Final 2023-24 Record:

The team went below its Ottawa Senators odds in what was another frustrating year. Ottawa fell well below the projected 91.5 regular-season point total with 78. The Senators missed the playoffs for the seventh straight season.

Top Performers:

Brady Tkachuk continued to pace Ottawa as he led the team in scoring with 37 goals and 74 points. Tim Stutzle was not far behind with 70 points while Drake Batherson chipped in with 28 goals. Vladimir Tarasenko also shined with 41 points in 57 games before the Ottawa Senators traded him at the NHL Trade Deadline.

Ottawa Senators Trades (Additions and Subtractions)

The Senators made a blockbuster deal by acquiring former Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark from Boston. Ottawa had one of the worst goaltending last season so adding Ullmark could just shorten this team’s Stanley Cup odds.

Key Departures:

F Mathieu Joseph
F Dominik Kubalik
D Jakob Chychrun
G Joonas Korpisalo

Key Additions:

F Nick Cousins
F Michael Amadio
F David Perron
F Adam Gaudette
D Nick Jensen
G Linus Ullmark

Ottawa reshuffled its lineup. It lost Chychrun on defense but added Ullmark in net. Overall, the Senators should get better on paper. They can be shrewd NHL picks if they continue to be lined as underdogs.

Senators Prediction for the 2024-25 NHL Season

Can Ottawa make some pleasant NHL news for a change? True believers could finally be proven right this season. If Ullmark solidifies Ottawa’s goaltending, the Senators may finally snap its playoff drought.

Regular Season Wins Prediction

The Ottawa Senators’ predictions for 2024-25 have them at 90.5 points, slightly worse than the 91.5 from the previous season. If Ottawa is to make the playoffs, it needs to beat this total.

Playoff Chances

Ottawa is still projected to be just outside the playoffs per the latest NHL lines. The Senators tend to be fifth or sixth in the division and a few wins out of the wild card race. Can they change that this year?

Key Players to Watch

Jake Sanderson is a potential Norris Trophy winner as the NHL’s best defenseman. He is only 22 but is starting to show flashes that made him the fifth-overall pick in 2020. Tkachuk should also be scrutinized as the talented winger may grow impatient if the team continues to flounder.

Coaching Analysis

Travis Green steps in as Ottawa’s new head coach. He coached New Jersey on an interim basis last season and is notable for leading Vancouver to the second round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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