The Atlantic just got a lot tougher for everyone. Tampa's still middle of the pack, Boston's aging, Toronto's still Toronto, but Florida and us need to get right NOW because that division's brutal.

Florida's win probability goes up maybe 4-5 percentage points depending on playoff matchups, but you can't out-score your way past a hot goalie, and that's where I'd be nervous if I'm a Panthers fan.

Tkachuk's hitting average is 14-15 per game, which is elite for a guy who also logs top-six minutes. That's the kind of physical intensity that wears on teams across seven games in April.

And now Florida's got THREE legitimate weapons on the PP who can all shoot - Matthews, Barkov, Tkachuk. That's terrifying from a defensive standpoint, especially if you're locked in a game 7 scenario.

Ottawa really just said goodbye to their captain for assets that won't help them for three years minimum, huh? That's rough.

Assets won't matter if they get to playoffs

I disagree with you tj_morris, acquiring assets doesn't guarantee playoff berths, but it does provide flexibility and depth for future years. The Senators' current roster still has some holes to fill on defense and in the goal crease, so these picks will be crucial in addressing those needs.