As the dust settles on the blockbuster trade that sent star forward Brady Tkachuk to the New York Rangers, the Ottawa Senators are left to assess the return they received for their prized asset. While the team's front office may have done the best they could with the cards they were dealt, the real challenge now lies ahead: turning a collection of young prospects and draft picks into a cohesive and competitive NHL roster. The Senators have a window of opportunity to rebuild and retool, but it will require careful planning, smart decision-making, and a bit of luck. Can general manager Pierre Dorion and his team successfully convert their futures into players, or will the Tkachuk trade be a case of "trading one problem for another"?

The Ottawa Senators did the best they could with regards to the return they got for Brady Tkachuk. Now, they need to turn the futures into players.