In September 2018, shock waves went around the NHL when the Ottawa Senators traded captain Erik Karlsson to the San Jose Sharks. The trade was an emotional one with the Senators trading away one of the greatest players in franchise history.
The Sharks were eager for deep playoff runs with Karlsson on board while the Senators went into a rebuild. In a shocking twist, the Sharks made only one playoff appearance and fell in the 2019 Western Conference Finals with Karlsson during his tenure.
Today, the Senators are eager to be a consistent playoff team.