The Ottawa Senators have rarely employed the offer sheet strategy, with their only successful attempt being in 1996 when they signed goaltender Ron Tugnutt, leading to their first playoff appearance. While the St. Louis Blues recently benefited from offer sheets by acquiring players like Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway, the Senators face challenges this summer due to forfeited draft picks and a lack of compensation options, making it unlikely for them to pursue this strategy again. Overall, while offer sheets can yield positive results, Ottawa’s current situation may prevent them from participating in this trend.
