Im actually beginning to think they will once again be great next year.
Elliot is actually a very good goalie, and he is solid and consistant, I don't think I've seen him let in a bad goal since he started playing.
Hopefully they can come in last, get a good draft pic and make some trade for D-man 
I think you're overly optimistic. The Sens are a team in disarray despite their modest winning streak. Inconsistent goaltending, suspect defence and their biggest problem - their General Manager.
First of all, hoping they get last should be called pessimistic shouldn't it?
Secondly I think you are right, Brian Murray is by far a better coach, get a new GM and put Murray back on the bench.
The goaltending was suspect and inconsistant until Elliot came up, looks like they are more confertable with him back there.
Auld and Gerber were both a big dissapointment for me this year, they definatley need another goalie.
I dunno, to me they look a little more like the old Sens right now, they are pinching, big line is picking up and they have very aggressive PK and playing in general.