Ottawa\u0027s off\u002Dseason signing will be in the lineup in the only 2022 pre\u002Dseason game the Senators have at home.
“I want to win some hockey games,” he said. “That’s why we’re teammates, that’s why we’re in it together. They help me as much as I help them. We’re all in this together and anytime you have a chance to help a teammate out or give him a little tip, whether they listen or not it doesn’t really matter because we’re just trying to help each other.”will get a good opportunity to show the Senators what he’s got with Montreal in town. He’ll skate between DeBrincat and Giroux in this one.
“As an aging player, he just has to continue to show that he can play at the same pace that he’s always played at,” said Smith. “I think he’s gotten better in every scrimmage and every game. will certainly be the biggest test. Smith will use Brassard with the man-advantage. Why? The guy has played 951 games in his NHL career, he has played in that role before, and if the Senators run into injury trouble, he’s a good safety net to have.