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1. Ottawa Senators

THE OTTAWA UNDERACHIEVERS went a strange route to get a spark from the coaching staff when they hired Bryan Murray, whose history as a bench boss never has included real success in the playoffs.

Clearly, it was time to part with Jacques Martin, who had taken this talent-laden squad as far as he could. The disappointing first-round ouster by Toronto this year emphasized the need for a change.

"I think we made an excellent choice and found the right fit for this team," Senators owner Eugene Melnyk said.

Murray does take over the most skilled roster he's ever dealt with. The one problem area is in front of the net, where Patrick Lalime wasn't ...

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