Francis Perron looks like a steal for Senators

Francis Perron skates during the 2016-17 Ottawa Senators rookie camp Thursday September 15, 2016. (Errol McGihon/Postmedia)Trading a top prospect for Alex Burrows last season might ultimately pay dividends the Senators never counted on at the time.

It could indirectly end up putting another top-scoring forward in their lineup.

GM Pierre Dorion mentioned earlier this week that he expects Burrows — who had six goals and 11 points in 20 regular-season games, then five assists in 15 playoff games — to take on more of a leadership role in 2017-18. He said Burrows, who was acquired for second-round pick Jonathan Dahlen, would feel more comfortable with his place in the room, much like previous…