When the 2024-25 season arrived, there was still doubt surrounding the Ottawa Senators. However, 2025 was a step in the right direction for the future.
The Senators clinched a spot playoff spot for the first time since 2017. Although the season ended with a tough six-game series loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs in round one, the future is bright in Ottawa.
Led by captain Brady Tkachuk and young core players, the Senators are a team that will be destined to compete for years to come. However, there's one young player who can be part of the core for many years to come that might not be getting the recognition he deserves.