Senators' worst-case scenario made for 2025-26 season

Dylan Cozens, Fabian Zetterlund, Linus Ullmark | Minas Panagiotakis/GettyImagesWhen the Ottawa Senators completed a two-goal comeback win in overtime this past Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, it showed the courage and heart the team has ahead of the 2025-26 regular season.

Four preseason games remain in 2025 for the Senators. As the season opener on Oct. 9 against the Tampa Bay Lightning gets closer for the Senators, more excitement and anticipation builds for the new season.

While the Senators made the 2025 playoffs, there will be higher expectations for 2026. However, a worst-case scenario will always be there for a new season. Recently, a new one was made for the Senators this…