Ottawa Senators Ought to Add One other Claude Giroux Kind This Offseason
TSN Hockey Analyst Jamie McLennan joined Jay Onrait on SportsCenter and was requested what he thought the largest want for the Ottawa Senators this upcoming offseason was to finish the playoff drought.
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Jay Onrait: “One in every of three appearances on this present by our NHL analyst Jamie “Noodles” McLennan, which is a terrific factor for you, the viewer, and for me as a result of I really like speaking to Jamie, particularly in regards to the Senators. You coated the Senators a lot. You name loads of their video games buddy.
They’re gonna miss the postseason for the seventh consecutive yr. You take a look at Steve Staios and firm and our outdated buddy Dave Poulin, what’s the primary factor you are feeling that this administration group has to do that offseason to ensure they don’t miss the playoffs for an eighth straight right here.”
Jamie McLennan: “At first, they don’t have to panic as a result of I do consider they’ve bought some nice items in place. What it is advisable to do is add round it and proceed to assist these younger gamers get to that subsequent stage
They’ve an unbelievable chief in Claude Giroux, a veteran man who’s 36 years outdated, who nonetheless has the sport and continues to be bringing it, so that you want extra Giroux sorts. I’m not saying you recognize superstars like Claude Giroux, however guys who possibly play a bit of bit farther down in your lineup, however one has pedigree, have respect within the room, and possibly you fill out your third and fourth line with one or two of these guys and one on the again finish as properly.
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It’s wonderful how veteran guys will settle issues down. They’ll present the blokes the youthful gamers which can be nonetheless studying on the job, possibly the tips of the commerce on and off the ice. you’ve gotten gamers like that. Travis Hamonic is a 33-year-old defenseman; sadly, he wasn’t within the lineup sufficient. So that you want anyone who may nonetheless contribute, however be nice mentors for a few of these younger gamers to get to the subsequent stage.
That might be the main focus for me. A few these guys that may add to the depth of your group actually contribute however be nice mentors and leaders on and off the ice.”
Onrait: “This can be a seven-year playoff drought, as I discussed, and that’s the longest drought within the Ottawa Senators franchise historical past.”
