Thomas Chabot

Thomas Chabot will miss Ottawa’s preseason opener, but his absence raises a bigger question: Is he the Senators’ next captain?

The Senators have choices for their next captain, but the bigger question may be what kind of leader Ottawa needs after Brady Tkachuk.

Ottawa stays in the race with grit over flash—patchwork wins, strong goaltending, and resilience keeping the Senators dangerous down the stretch.

Jake Sanderson isn’t flashy, but his repeatable offensive streaks show he’s building credibility and balance for the Senators’ blue line.

Friedman says the Senators might be Canada’s top team—what’s changed, and why are they finally winning where they used to stumble?