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matter of “if” but “when” the Senators become a youth-led firing squad. Ottawa already has a ton of talent on its team, and much more is on the way, from Shane Pinto and Jacob Bernard-Docker to Jake Sanderson and Tyler Kleven. They have a great system bursting with potential. Taking bruising power forward Tyler Boucher with the 10th overall pick in 2021 may have been a stretch, but the Boston University commit has a unique skill set. – RYAN KENNEDY