Senators reflect on growth since 2021 opening night roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 3:57 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Ottawa Senators recently reviewed their evolution over the past five years, focusing on opening night rosters starting from 2021. The Senators have made significant progress, transitioning from a struggling team to playoff participants in the last two seasons, concluding an eight-year postseason drought. The current roster features several core players retained throughout coaching and management changes, highlighting the team's commitment to development. However, the Senators have now set their sights on improving from playoff contenders to serious challengers for the championship.
- •Ottawa has made playoffs the last two years after an eight-year drought.
- •Ten players have departed since the 2023 opening night roster.
- •The core group includes Tkachuk, Stützle, Batherson, Chabot, Sanderson, Pinto, and Zub.
- •The goaltending situation has improved with Forsberg, Korpisalo, and Ullmark.
- •2025 roster shows less turnover compared to previous seasons.
- 3:57 AMYahoo Sports — Five Long Years: One Look At The Senators 2021 Opening Night Roster Shows How Far They've Come
"We look back at the evolution of a slow rebuild with a glance at five years of opening night rosters.
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