Initial Creation Date: Jan. 20, 2022

Published: Jan. 20, 2022

Team: 2022-23 Ottawa Senators

Here are some notes to my thinking:

Line 1: I think we all agree with our 1st line. Question is how much will Noris get? Because of fan restrictions and lack of revenue for the team, I think he gets a bridge deal at a lower cost. Something like Mathew Tkachuk deal?

Line 2: Jimmy looks good at centre. I also like Formenton on his wing. I’m not sure who our 2nd line RW would be. Is Sokolov ready to make the jump to full time NHLer?

Line 3: Paul and Brown are too good together to split them. Add Pinto in that mix and I think we have one of the best 3rd lines.

Line 4: Hard to put White here, but I think this is how we start the year. Watson is a great character to have and if anything I think we resign Sanford over Ennis based on age.

Defence: I think our left side is well set. On the right side, is Lassi ready to be full time? Or is the more likely scenario to have Zaitsev still play on the right and Lassi play one more year in Belleville?

I also feel like we can’t go much higher in money spent due to lack of revenue from fans. Also, does Kuzmenko make the jump to the NHL and do we sign him? That would definitely change our lines.

What are your thoughts?