With three more preseason games under their belt, the Ottawa Senators are getting closer and closer to the games counting for real. While a 1-2 record in the past six or some odd days leaves a bit to be desired, there is a good deal of positives going into the season.

So, without further ado, here are Five Thoughts for Friday, September 27th, 2019.

Use the Szwarz

Since he was signed this summer, it was all but guaranteed that Jordan Szwarz would be a key player in Belleville this season.

In the first of two games against the Vancouver Canuck this week, he didn’t do himself any favours in his bid to make the NHL roster.