Ceci was 5th in even strength time on ice out of all defensemen. Doughty, Gardiner, Burns and Orlov are the only players to play more. And his partner was Phaneuf. One of the major problems is that he was just playing over his head.
Senators didn't put him in a position to succeed, and may have ruined him. But I think he still has potential to be a strong #4 on a good team , maybe #3 on a weaker defense, type player if he can escape Ottawa.
Unfortunately, with Phaneuf gone and if Karlsson is traded, Ceci will be tasked with playing 45 minutes a night.
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