Earlier this morning, there was talk of Nick Suzuki and his brothers in arms’ deep desire: to reach the playoffs next spring. Martin St-Louis, for his part, wants to be in the mixjust like Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios, who firmly believes in his club and the additions made to it during the last summer period.
Veterans full of character, who managed to lift Lord Stanley on their shoulders, that brings a crucial spice to a recipe that lacked ingredients. David Perron and Nick Cousins have introduced themselves to a group brimming with talent, which has certainly matured, which adds another element to the 2024-25 edition of the Sense.
Here are the words of the GM about this new version of his training. A speech given during the Senators’ media day, which took place on Wednesday:
“We’re here to win. As far as this group in particular, I want to see them take that next step at some point. The confidence will come from a few players we’ve acquired to support that core. However, our team has been through a lot together. I see their maturity and I’m confident they’ll take that next step.”
In addition to the additions of “winners” like Cousins and Perron, the Sense will FINALLY be able to turn to a true number one goalie in Linus Ullmark. Ullmark will categorically solidify a position that has been shaky for too long at the Kanata-based club. This aspect is not insignificant, as is the arrival of Travis Green, who wants to develop a culture and identity specific to the Senators.
Staios also pointed out that the attitude of the players is a bit different going into the next season as the younger players begin to grasp the definition of the word “culture”: “I think our guys understand that now and the additions of a certain type of hockey player will help in that sense.”
Do you think the Senators will be able to beat the Montreal Canadiens when the checkered flag comes out? The CH’s lead lies in two places: identity and culture have been established since Martin St-Louis took charge of the roster.
