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Senators quarter mark report: Signs of culture change emerging in Ottawa - Sportsnet.ca
Smith said he wanted to change the culture in Ottawa, and there are clear signs of an identity emerging. The Senators get after it. They are physical — with 28 hits per game, Ottawa is second in the NHL to Pittsburgh’s 28.9. They pursue the puck and they never quit in games regardless of disparity on the scoreboard or shot clock. The plan from general manager Pierre Dorion and Smith was to instil this culture during the rebuilding phase and have it established by the time the team is more competitive a couple of years down the road. So far, so good.
Smith said he wanted to change the culture in Ottawa, and there are clear signs of an identity emerging. The Senators get after it. They are physical — with 28 hits per game, Ottawa is second in the NHL to Pittsburgh’s 28.9. They pursue the puck and they never quit in games regardless of disparity on the scoreboard or shot clock. The plan from general manager Pierre Dorion and Smith was to instil this culture during the rebuilding phase and have it established by the time the team is more competitive a couple of years down the road. So far, so good.