The team posted an image on social media of their mascot ... thinking about the Nordiques." The Senators are still looking to build a new arena in downtown Ottawa, LeBrenton Flats specifically ...

For some Sens fans, however, putting a hybrid Quebec Nordiques-Ottawa Senators split jersey on mascot Spartacat is probably a step too far. The team deleted a post to X featuring that image.

The Ottawa Senators are trying to lock up a playoff ... The team’s Roman senator mascot was historically known for watching people get thrown to the lions, not being the meal himself.