The Ottawa Senators have been on the cusp of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a couple of seasons now. Led by Brady Tkachuk the Senators have fell just short and been unable to find the x-factor to get them into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This offseason they signed forward Nick Cousins and he stated that he thinks he could be the missing piece.
In a new interview with Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia Nick Cousins said he was looking for the right group that he could come in and impact. He lists his 2 Stanley Cup Finals runs with the Florida Panthers as key experiences he can bring to the table.
As for why he chose the Ottawa Senators over other young rosters it was the leadership already in place that enticed Nick Cousins. Particularly the presence of Claude Giroux and Brady Tkachuk.
Finally, Nick Cousins confirmed a conversation with new head coach Travis Green helped solidify his decision to sign with the Ottawa Senators.
With the NHL season about to get underway, the Ottawa Senators will be under a lot of pressure to perform and make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. If they do not comments like today's from Nick Cousins could come back to haunt him especially if he struggles on the ice.
Source: The ScoreCousins: 'I can help' Senators take next step
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1 SEPTEMBRE | 94 ANSWERS Nick Cousins believes he can be the difference maker to help the Ottawa Senators take the next step Do you think Nick Cousins will be the missing piece to get the Ottawa Senators into the Stanley Cup Playoffs? | ||
Yes | 16 | 17 % |
No | 78 | 83 % |
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