Ottawa's Nightmare Scenario: Elite Team, Empty Playoff Seat

The Senators are staring down a scenario that keeps front offices awake at night - assembling one of the most talented rosters in franchise history only to watch it collapse when it matters most. Ottawa has the pieces that should have them competing for a Cup, yet they're flirting with the unthinkable possibility of missing the playoffs entirely. If it happens, they'll join an exclusive and painful club of teams that had all the talent but couldn't get it done when the stakes were highest.