Senators Face A Big Decision On RFA Jordan Spence

Ottawa has a choice to make, and this one could say a lot about how the Senators see Jordan Spence long term. RFA defensemen do not just get discussed in terms of minutes and matchups - they get discussed in terms of cost control, fit, and whether the team is ready to commit before the market forces its hand. The stakes are real because a bridge deal and a longer bet can tell two very different stories about where this roster is headed.