The Ottawa Senators are on the rise, having reached the playoffs for the first time in eight seasons. GM Steve Staios and head coach Travis Green view this as merely the first step in their development. Despite a first-round exit to the Toronto Maple Leafs, they stress the importance of growth this offseason. Players, especially the young ones like Tyler Kleven, must return with a better mindset. Additionally, key decisions loom over several unrestricted and restricted free agents, including Claude Giroux and Anton Forsberg. The Senators aim for internal growth and merit-based roster decisions while looking towards the upcoming draft.