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Senators Look to Sanderson, Ullmark to Lead Charge in Post-Tkachuk Era
Ottawa is counting on Jake Sanderson and Linus Ullmark while Tim Stutzle, Drake Batherson and others spread the scoring load.
- The Ottawa Senators open their 2026-27 regular season on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, marking a fresh start following the June trade of captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers.
- General manager Steve Staios expressed confidence in the team's direction, saying "the players we have continue to get better and we learn," as Ottawa builds on back-to-back playoff appearances.
- Offensive production will rely on Tim Stutzle, whose 34 goals led the team last season, alongside Drake Batherson and Dylan Cozens. Defensively, 24-year-old Jake Sanderson anchors the blueline with veteran Thomas Chabot.
- Goaltender Linus Ullmark, who posted a 14-4-3 record down the stretch, said it is "nice work through the positives," though the team lost backup Leevi Merilainen to the Vancouver Canucks on waivers.
- With Artem Zub recovering from a playoff knee injury, 20-year-old Carter Yakemchuk will receive an extended audition for the sixth defenceman role. Staios may continue seeking additional depth to prevent previous season challenges.
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