How will Senators' power play perform after losing Alfredsson, Tkachuk?

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeOttawa SenatorsSportsHockeyNHL How will Senators' power play perform after losing Alfredsson, Tkachuk? The assistant coach who ran the power play is gone. The player who scored 62 career goals on the man advantage is, too. What now? Author of the article: By Callum Fraser Published Sep 02, 2026 Last updated 3 hours ago 4 minute read Join the conversation Ridly Greig, left, and Jake Sanderson are among the Senators who received their first NHL playoff experience a year ago. Now they're back for more. PHOTO BY RICH GRAESSLE /Getty Images Article content A hot power play will pretty much guarantee you a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Article content In 2025-26, nine of the top 10 teams in PP% made it to the dance. That’s hard to argue with. Article content Article content The Ottawa Senators were eighth in the National Hockey League on the man advantage with a 24 percent conversion rate. Combined with much improved 5-on-5 scoring — ninth best with 179 goals — the Senators’ power play, while painfully inconsistent at times, helped them overcome downright dreadful goaltending for more than half the season and remain in the hunt for a wild card spot. Article content Article content Article content Article content However, the Sens have their work cut out for them in 2026-27. Article content Sports Get the latest sport headlines and breaking news. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content The coach largely responsible for power-play tactics, Daniel Alfredsson, has taken a job with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The player who has the fifth-most power-play goals in franchise history, Brady Tkachuk, fled for Florida. Article content The personnel will change and, naturally, the approach will, too. Article content So, how will it all look this upcoming season? Article content The first unit Article content Quarterback: Jake Sanderson Article content Flanks: William Eklund, Tim Stutzle Article content Down low: Drake Batherson Article content Bumper: Dylan Cozens Article content Unlike the even strength forward lines and defence pairings, there’s no sense in spreading the love on the power play. Load it up. You won’t see Mike Babcock splitting up Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard on the power play…