Not everything is Brown and White

Équipe: 2021-22 Sénateurs d'Ottawa

Date de création initiale: 19 févr. 2022

Publié: 19 févr. 2022

Mode - plafond salarial: Basique

The Ottawa Senators are in for an important offseason that will shape the future of their franchise… Pretty dramatic right? The Sens have proved over the last month that despite losing their top scorer, goal scorer, Top defence man and Goaltender they can compete and win games. Their play over the last month has allowed many of their young talented players like Brannstrom and Formenton to showcase their abilities.
The point of this post is to point out the obvious. The Sens still need a top6 RW, and they need a Top4 Dman. Both of these positions I believe are crucial for the Sens to take the next step.
For the Top 6 RW, I’ve seen some interesting trade scenarios (Boeser,Garland,Schmaltz,Fiala, Etc) as well as FA signings (Giroux, Kuzmenko). As for internally it can only immediately be filled by Colin White. He’s making top6 money with top9 numbers. Unfortunately with his injury he was unable to showcase his talent or synergy with Norris/Stutzle. If a trade for a Top6 FWD doesn’t happen at the deadline(Very likely won’t) I think what the Senators choose to do this offseason may rely on how well white plays when he returns from injury. If he returns and plays well he could be a piece in a trade package or held onto. If he had a bad return he could be bought out or held on to till next years deadline/draft to build his stock. As a Colin white fan watching his interviews or interviews with the players talking about white it’s clear he is a leader in the locker room so I hope they can find a way to keep him. However, as a Sens fan I’m excited to see the route they take this offseason (even if it means trading Whitey) and I’m hopeful they start next season headed the right direction.

TLDR: I make a bold claim Colin White is the most important player at this stage of the senators rebuild and he hasn’t even played this year.