OTTAWA — Last season was transformative for the Ottawa Senators. They got one step closer to a new arena becoming a reality, but taking that vision to completion is still a few years away. Led by Travis Green in his first season as head coach, the organization also ended its seven-year playoff drought, finishing with 97 points.

Though the season ended in the first round of the playoffs with a Game 6 defeat against the rival Maple Leafs, the result affirmed that their rebuild was on track and gave hope that, perhaps, it doesn’t have to be so much longer until the organization reaches owner Michael Andlauer and GM Steve Staios’ goal of being a yearly post-season competitor and Stanley Cup contender.

As the Senators look to take another step in 2025-26 — winning a regular season division ti

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