It's playoffs or bust for the Ottawa Senators in 2023-24. Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens preview their season. Brady Tkachuk [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAxMDI5ODIwNDk3Mjc0MjU3/usatsi_19896544_168400847_lowres.jpg] Brady Tkachuk The Ottawa Senators enter a new season with a new owner [https://thehockeynews.com/news/nhl-approves-sale-of-ottawa-senators-to-michael-andlauer] and sights set on making the playoffs or else. Ottawa is almost up to the salary cap for the first time in a long time, and most of its young core is extended for the long term. In a conference with a huge group of playoff-bubble teams, how can the Senators make it above the rest? Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens analyzed the Senators in The Hockey News Podcast's Atlantic Division preview [https://thehockeynews.com/podcast/the-hockey-news-podcast-2023-24-nhl-season-preview-atlantic-division] episode. It's playoffs or bust for the Ottawa Senators in 2023-24. Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens preview their season. OTTAWA SENATORS 2022-23 Result: 39-35-8, 86 PTS, 6th in Atlantic, 21st in NHL Key Additions: Dominik Kubalik (LW), Vladimir Tarasenko (RW), Jiri Smejkal (LW), Zack MacEwen (RW), Joonas Korpisalo (G) Key Departures: Alex DeBrincat (RW), Patrick Brown (C), Julien Gauthier (RW), Austin Watson (LW), Derick Brassard (C), Nick Holden (D), Cam Talbot (G) FURTHER READING NHL Prospect Overview [https://thehockeynews.com/all-features/prospect-pool-overview-ottawa-senators]: Tony Ferrari examines the strengths and weaknesses of the Ottawa Senators' prospect pool. The prospect expert also analyzes the 2023 NHL draft class, other notable players, and the skater he thinks is most likely to graduate to the top team, Ridly Greig NHL Hot Seat Radar [https://thehockeynews.com/news/nhl-hot-seat-radar-2023-ottawa-senators-]: Adam Proteau has Ottawa's coach and GM on the hot seat to bring the Senators to the playoffs or likely get replaced. Who else is on the hot seat radar? NHL Off-Season Outlook [https://thehockeynews.com/news/nhl-off-season-outlook-ottawa-senators-face-a-crucial-year-ahead]: Earlier this summer, Adam Proteau examined the biggest needs and positives for the Senators heading into the off-season. Did they check off everything on the to-do list? The Hockey News Yearbook [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription]: Check out the in-depth preview for all 32 NHL teams, as well as their projected finish in the standings and much more. Subscribe to The Hockey News magazine and get a free issue at THN.com/Free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription]. The Hockey News’ Ottawa Senators Team Site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/ottawa-senators/]: Check out the latest news, rumors, analysis and more all about the Senators at THN.com/Ottawa.
