Ottawa Senators core player next up on the chopping block, speculates Marc Methot. (Image Source: Imagn)
Former NHLer and TSN hockey analyst Marc Methot has expressed concern about the direction of the Ottawa Senators, suggesting that if their current slump continues, the next significant change might involve trading a core player rather than adjustments to the coaching staff and leadership.
He emphasized that such a move would be painful for the team, but after observing that the Senators appeared to be disengaged in their recent game against a fatigued Edmonton Oilers team, he identified concerning signs for the franchise. He said:
"Not trying to sound dramatic at all here, but next on the chopping block (if this continues) isn’t the coach, or the GM, or the owner. It’ll be a core piece player and it’s going to sting. This team looked disengaged tonight against a tired EDM team. Not good."
