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The Ottawa Senators won’t be ringing in the new year with a new look either on the ice or behind the bench.

That doesn’t mean the status quo will remain, but, if there are changes, they’ll likely begin with the roster.

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Senators head coach Guy Boucher isn’t going anywhere and a change won’t be made unless there’s a massive change of heart within the organization. Never say never, but it doesn’t feel like that move will be part of the attempt at finding a solution to what ails the team.

After six coaches in 10 years, the Senators have gone down that road enough and it’s time the players are held accountable for what has to be one of the organization’s most disappointing seasons in recent history.

No, Boucher isn’t perfect and there’s absolutely no question he comes off as stubborn, but he was hand-picked to replace Dave Cameron by general manager Pierre Dorion in May 2016 and the Senators don’t feel they’ll accomplish anything by making a coaching change for change’s sake.