We covered the forwards yesterday, and the defensemen are up next. Compared to last year’s group, Mike Reilly, Erik Gudbranson, and Braydon Coburn were swapped out for Victor Mete, Michael Del Zotto, and Nick Holden. At first glance, this seems to be an improvement, but unless multiple players step up and perform above their contracts, the Ottawa Senators will be getting most of their wins through their offense and goaltending.
Projected Line-up:
The Senators’ defensive group will be very clearly defined this season. Injuries will determine how many will play, but as of right now, there are seven on one-way deals that will see the majority of ice-time.