Newcomer Alexei Kovalev Makes Ottawa Senators More Dangerous

Did you ever hear the expression "don't poke the bear?" That's the statement I've always used about the Ottawa Senators. My advice to teams was get in, get out, don't get fancy, and pray you win. Their top line is one of the best in the East, and the addition of Alexei Kovalev only makes them better.  Kovalev has been with the team for two days, and his aspirations have already skyrocketed. Surely, Kovalev's motives for choosing Ottawa as his destination were calculated.  Many teams could have tendered an offer sheet to Kovalev. You can name teams willing to put down a buck on his inconsistency simply because when he is on, he is on fire. Ottawa wasn't just the biggest bidder; they also have the most potential for success. Kovalev waited to see how the Dany Heatley saga would drag out. He saw a trade or two fall apart and the Senators GM harden up on the whole situation. For the time being, Heatley will be a Senator. So how does thi...