In the Ottawa Senators' version of a perfect world, blue-chip defence prospect Thomas Chabot would have built off a stellar final year in junior hockey, dominated in training camp, and forced the team to keep him around for the regular season.
In the end, Chabot's play in Ottawa's final preseason game – a 9-2 curb-stomping at the hands of the Montreal Canadiens – forced the Senators to send him away for more minor-league preparation.
Although nobody was particularly good in the Senators' last tuneup prior to regular season puck drop Thursday, Chabot seemed particularly out of place against a powerful Montreal lineup.
With Chabot and Karlsson out, red flags abound on Senators' blue line
