Moving on From Zaitsev, Injuries, and Season Expectations with Jack Richardson

Alex is back after the All-Star break and with two weeks in the books, there is lots to talk about. To break everything down, Jack Richardson of the Future Sickos Podcast joins him. The two begin with highlighting some key injuries since the last recording which includes Drake Batherson and Joshua Norris. Going over the losses, they look at how it impacts the team's depth but also how the Senators have actually fought through it nicely.

Alex and Jack also discuss how the Ottawa Senators season is a weird one because it feels like a "lost" season, but there is still obvious improvement made. This is unlike past seasons where a top draft pick is what is needed. Instead, you want to see actual growth from the team that gives confidence going forward. Finally, they have a long discussion on the Senators' defensive pairs, a very common topic lately. Is there a way to move on from Nikita Zaitsev this year and what would it cost to do so?