In what was almost certainly his final game in a Senators' uniform, Alexei Yashin worked, but rarely broke free of Silhouette Shayne Corson. Too many other Senators to name deserve their share of blame. Utterly perplexing were the difficulties of Ottawa's supposedly stellar cast of forwards. Instead, the Senators played host to just two home games, and they were shut out in both. The timing of the collapse could not be worse, given that season-ticket renewals were recently distributed.
Big change is at hand.
Dressing room leadership, team heart, coaching, the play of individual Senators, everything is up for scrutiny. When tempers cool, it will be wise to remember this remains a sound hockey organization with some good young talent. A complete makeover, in panic, is the last thing the Senators need. Now, another puck drops, on the grimmest post mortem in franchise history.