Revisiting the Ottawa Senators’ 2022 Draft Class – The Hockey Writers – Senators History

In 2021, the Ottawa Senators shifted their draft strategy, moving away from rebuilding and towards supplementing their core of Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stutzle, Jake Sanderson, Thomas Chabot, and, at the time, Josh Norris. It followed general manager (GM) Pierre Dorion’s statement that the “rebuild was done” and now the team was “stepping into another zone.”…

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Blackhawks Balancing Act: Reflecting on the Roles of the Veterans & the Kids – The Hockey Writers – Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks have made it clear they’re committing to their youth this upcoming season. But in response to my recent 2025-26 player projections, I received numerous comments that despite the organization’s commitment, there are still plenty of veteran players in the lineup. As a matter of fact, many feel there are still too many…

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