Four. Days. Left. Until the Draft.
Here are Five Thoughts to help pass the time:
The Life of a Budget Team
The Tampa Bay Lightning have been a powerhouse for the last few years, and their efforts have culminated into them winning their second Stanley Cup. Their success comes from a combination of exemplary drafting by Steve Yzerman and a willingness to spend to the salary cap ceiling each year. Which brings us, of course, to the Ottawa Senators. We all know they won’t be spending to the cap; Eugene Melnyk can’t and/or isn’t willing to, and there’s no guarantee that his eventual replacement won’t follow suit.