Ottawa Senators Mid-Season Report Card

Originally posted at: The Hockey Writers
As the 2011-2012 season began, most expected it to be a long arduous season of rebuilding for the Ottawa Senators. Now at the mid-point of the season the Sens find themselves surprisingly in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with 50 points.

Seven Silver Linings for the Ottawa Senators Rebuilding Season

Going into this season Ottawa Senators fans knew this was going to be a difficult year. With one win after the first six games and being out scored 30-16 things were not looking good. But there are a few things for the Senators and their fans to be happy with. Here are my seven silver linings for what will likely be a long and painful season for the Ottawa Senators.