Five Thoughts for the last Friday of January, a month that has seen the Ottawa Senators playoff hopes die:

Trade the Rentals

Sadly, the playoffs aren’t happening this year. We didn’t expect them, but to be 12 points out of a playoff spot with a game in hand at the end of January is incredibly disappointing. There were some “meaningful” games in December and the beginning of January, but that didn’t last very long. With that being said, the rest of the season should be about figuring out what they have for next season.