With a new owner incoming and stability throughout the roster, the Ottawa Senators have reasons for optimism heading into this NHL season.
Smith’s challenge will be to find the best combinations with the new additions and seeing how they complement players like Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stutzle and Claude Giroux, who all had great seasons last year. The Senators were six points out of a playoff spot and showed they could be competitive when it counted.“Everyone’s going to get the chance with everyone and then at the end we’ll go with what we think is the best roster to start the year line wise, pair wise and what have you,” said Smith.
Smith was somewhat more cautious in his response, but understands in his position results will be key. “I think part of maturing is turning the page and just trying to win the next game,” he said. “You don’t ride the highs too high and the lows too low. I think that’s part of maturity. There are no more excuses.”
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