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Trying something new with Cernak and Sam Dickinson

Created by: StutzlesNumber1Fan
Team: 2024-25 Ottawa Senators
Initial Creation Date: May 8, 2024
Published: May 8, 2024
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Trying something new other than taking the obvious choice in Parekh at #7 if he makes it there.

I know Dickinson won't likely play until the 25-26 season, but if we take him Chabby has to be moved before his NTC kicks in. Sams gotta be contending with BPA if he falls to #7 and I feel like he's a lock to be a stud and would be a NASTY left side with Sandy and Kleven.

Branny is the bridge LD until Sam comes up the following season to play with Cernak on the 2nd line. Could improve his trade value with a good season playing with a lock down defender.


Stenlund, Cernak, Jeannot, Bjug will all add some much needed physicality too.
Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
2$2,000,000
2$4,000,000
2$825,000
1$825,000
2$900,000
2$2,500,000
UFAYEARSCAP HIT
3$3,250,000
2$1,650,000
CREATEDYEARSCAP HIT
Dickinson, Sam
3$950,000
Hemming, Emil
3$950,000
Gridin, Matvei
3$950,000
Trades
1.
OTT
  1. Gustavsson, Filip
  2. 2025 1st round pick (MIN)
Additional Details:
I've seen Gus constantly moved on here for either a 2nd or 3rd so I'm assuming his value is a mid 2nd? Top 10 protected 2025 1st that will change to 2026 unprotected etc.

Chych + Faber as the top pair of the future would be very very good and he finally gets to play with an actual good right handed partner.
MIN
  1. Chychrun, Jakob
Additional Details:
Gus wasn't to happy with his previous stint in Ottawa, but we have new ownership and a new GM. Sens find a new starting goalie and pick up a lottery protected pick in 2025.
2.
OTT
  1. Cernak, Erik
  2. Jeannot, Tanner
Additional Details:
Lightning get an excellent young center/winger in Ridly. He can be your 3C behind Point and Cirelli, or slot him into your top 6 as a LW if Duclair doesn't re-sign. Only 21 years old but he is a pain in the ass to play against, Brad Marchand type of player.

JBD is a cheap RD option. First full year was shaky, but our whole defensive structure was complete crap but he played hard every shift and blocked a ton of shots and I expect him to continue to improve.

If the value is off I'm sorry, I was just basing it around other Cernak trades I have seen on the TBL ACGM section.
https://www.capfriendly.com/forums/thread/829131
https://www.capfriendly.com/armchair-gm/team/5085680
https://www.capfriendly.com/armchair-gm/team/5088980

etc.
TBL
  1. Bernard-Docker, Jacob
  2. Greig, Ridly
  3. 2025 2nd round pick (OTT)
Additional Details:
Ridly + JBD + 2025 2nd in a loaded class. for Cernak. Jeannot is thrown in to free up some more space for TBL in free agency.

Sens get a big physical RD in Cernak who is exactly who we need. Jeannot is a 4th liner but he will bring a lot of physicality, he lead the Lightning in hits last season IIRC.
3.
OTT
ARI
    I can adjust the value for all the trades to make it more even for all teams, just give me your thoughts below.
    4.
    OTT
    1. Bjugstad, Nick
    2. Hayton, Barrett [RFA Rights]
    3. 2026 2nd round pick (OTT)
    Additional Details:
    Sens look to see if Hayton can fill the shoes of Ridly on the 3rd line, and also bring in Bjugstad to bring size into the middle 6.
    ARI
    1. Chabot, Thomas
    Additional Details:
    With Sam Dickinson being picked and likely ready to play in the 25-26 season we look to move Chabot before his M-NTC kicks in. Not sure if ARZ would want Chabby, but they have the cap and Chabby would fit in nicely to their top 4.
    Buyouts
    DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
    2024
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    2025
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    2026
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    ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
    24$87,700,000$87,497,381$850,000$682,500$202,619
    Left WingCentreRight Wing
    Logo of the Ottawa Senators
    Norris, Joshua
    $7,950,000$7,950,000
    C
    UFA - 6
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    Stützle, Tim
    $8,350,000$8,350,000
    C
    UFA - 7
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    Giroux, Claude
    $6,500,000$6,500,000
    RW, C
    NMC
    UFA - 1
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    Tkachuk, Brady
    $8,205,714$8,205,714
    LW
    UFA - 4
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    Pinto, Shane
    $4,000,000$4,000,000
    C
    RFA
    Logo of the Ottawa Senators
    Batherson, Drake
    $4,975,000$4,975,000
    RW, LW
    UFA - 3
    Logo of the Ottawa Senators
    Joseph, Mathieu
    $2,950,000$2,950,000
    LW, RW
    UFA - 2
    Hayton, Barrett
    $2,500,000$2,500,000
    C, LW
    RFA
    Logo of the Arizona Coyotes
    Bjugstad, Nick
    $2,100,000$2,100,000
    C, RW
    UFA - 1
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    Jeannot, Tanner
    $2,665,000$2,665,000
    RW, LW
    M-NTC
    UFA - 1
    Logo of the Ottawa Senators
    Waivers ExemptOstapchuk, Zack
    $825,000$825,000 (Performance Bonus$82,500$82K)
    C
    RFA - 2
    Stenlund, Kevin
    $1,650,000$1,650,000
    C, RW
    UFA
    Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
    Logo of the Ottawa Senators
    Waivers ExemptSanderson, Jake
    $8,050,000$8,050,000
    LD
    UFA - 8
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    Zub, Artem
    $4,600,000$4,600,000
    RD
    M-NTC
    UFA - 3
    Logo of the Minnesota Wild
    Gustavsson, Filip
    $3,750,000$3,750,000
    G
    UFA - 2
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    Brännström, Erik
    $2,000,000$2,000,000
    LD/RD, LW
    RFA
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    Cernak, Erik
    $5,200,000$5,200,000
    RD
    NTC
    UFA - 7
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    Forsberg, Anton
    $2,750,000$2,750,000
    G
    UFA - 1
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    Waivers ExemptKleven, Tyler
    $916,667$916,667 (Performance Bonus$600,000$600K)
    LD
    RFA - 1
    Chatfield, Jalen
    $3,250,000$3,250,000
    RD
    UFA
    Logo of the Ottawa Senators
    Waivers ExemptSøgaard, Mads
    $900,000$900,000
    G
    RFA
    ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
    Logo of the Ottawa Senators
    Kastelic, Mark
    $835,000$835,000
    C, RW
    RFA - 1
    Dickinson, Sam
    $950,000$950,000
    Logo of the Ottawa Senators
    Kelly, Parker
    $825,000$825,000
    LW
    RFA
    Hemming, Emil
    $950,000$950,000
    Logo of the Ottawa Senators
    Guénette, Maxence
    $825,000$825,000
    RD
    RFA
    Gridin, Matvei
    $950,000$950,000

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    May 8 at 10:45 a.m.
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    nice
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    May 8 at 10:52 a.m.
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    one could definitely make the argument for Dickinson as BPA at 7, even if his upside isn't as high as a guy like Parekh or Buium. I still think I'd rather both of those guys though
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    May 8 at 10:54 a.m.
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    I don't see the Wild making this trade.

    Why are the Sens looking to offload Chychrun? Do they not think they can re-sign him?
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    May 8 at 11:13 a.m.
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    I think that ARZ/OTT trade makes sense for both teams. Well done OP
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    May 8 at 11:13 a.m.
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    I think a few TB "fans" are delusional. You have Jeannot as a "throw in" Julien Brisebois doesn't see him that way. Jeannot gets healthy I believe they expect around 15 g 30-35 point guy who's a physical force on the ice. Cernak is a shutdown top pairing RD those are very expensive, especially considering his contract.
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    May 8 at 11:18 a.m.
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    Love it.
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    May 8 at 11:25 a.m.
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    Quoting: emoprettyboy
    one could definitely make the argument for Dickinson as BPA at 7, even if his upside isn't as high as a guy like Parekh or Buium. I still think I'd rather both of those guys though


    Very fair. I like Parekh but we already struggle defensively and have enough offense on the defensive end~ Could definitely swap Buium with Dickinson in this scenerio.

    Quoting: Upper_Body_Injury
    I don't see the Wild making this trade.

    Why are the Sens looking to offload Chychrun? Do they not think they can re-sign him?


    Fair! We just have a log of lefties already which is why i trade both him and Chabot in this scenario haha.
    May 8 at 11:26 a.m.
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    Quoting: Dan_the_Man
    I think a few TB "fans" are delusional. You have Jeannot as a "throw in" Julien Brisebois doesn't see him that way. Jeannot gets healthy I believe they expect around 15 g 30-35 point guy who's a physical force on the ice. Cernak is a shutdown top pairing RD those are very expensive, especially considering his contract.


    Yeah it was very hard to gauge his value! I would definitely be willing to give up more for Cernak + Jeannot, I was just basing it off what I've been seeing.
    May 8 at 11:55 a.m.
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    Quoting: StutzlesNumber1Fan
    Yeah it was very hard to gauge his value! I would definitely be willing to give up more for Cernak + Jeannot, I was just basing it off what I've been seeing.


    From a value perspective, it's not terrible. Tampa fans aren't kidding themselves about Jeannot, and most of us know that he's worth a mid round+maybe late round pick at this point, at best. Cernak is much harder to move though, as while he's not a top pairing RD, he's a very solid 2nd pairing caliber defensive dman, which Tampa is in short supply of. I think Tampa declines not because of value per say, but because they need to add another capable defensive RD this summer, not lose one.
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    May 8 at 12:13 p.m.
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    Quoting: JTBF81
    From a value perspective, it's not terrible. Tampa fans aren't kidding themselves about Jeannot, and most of us know that he's worth a mid round+maybe late round pick at this point, at best. Cernak is much harder to move though, as while he's not a top pairing RD, he's a very solid 2nd pairing caliber defensive dman, which Tampa is in short supply of. I think Tampa declines not because of value per say, but because they need to add another capable defensive RD this summer, not lose one.


    Thank you for the feedback! RD are very scarce so I wouldn't expect TBL to even move him. I just expect the Sens to strike out on a quality RD in free agency so we'll likely have to make a trade for one.
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    May 8 at 12:38 p.m.
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    I like everything except moving Ridler for Cernak who I don't think is very good.

    Big fan of the Chatfield signing, I love his game
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    May 8 at 12:50 p.m.
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    Quoting: Who_is_Jimmy_Stu
    I like everything except moving Ridler for Cernak who I don't think is very good.

    Big fan of the Chatfield signing, I love his game


    Valid! I just kind've aimed for big and physical dudes to surround our studs on offense. Cernak and Jeannot both hit anything that moves and deal with the fighting so Brady doesn't have to do it. Chatfield I would love even if he's our #2 to pair with Chabot.
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    May 8 at 1:15 p.m.
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    Quoting: StutzlesNumber1Fan
    Valid! I just kind've aimed for big and physical dudes to surround our studs on offense. Cernak and Jeannot both hit anything that moves and deal with the fighting so Brady doesn't have to do it. Chatfield I would love even if he's our #2 to pair with Chabot.


    Ya I don't think we need to waste assets on Cernak.

    I understand a lot of players may not want to come to Ottawa but come on if we pay up, we will be able to land one of Tanev, DeMelo, Roy, Chatfield, Pesce, or Carrier.

    There are probably some other good options too.
    May 8 at 1:18 p.m.
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    Quoting: StutzlesNumber1Fan
    Thank you for the feedback! RD are very scarce so I wouldn't expect TBL to even move him. I just expect the Sens to strike out on a quality RD in free agency so we'll likely have to make a trade for one.


    Yeah, Tampa will also be looking at potential ufa dmen like Chatfield, Roy, DeMelo, Walker etc(or at least they should). While Cernak has had his share of injuries, he's still quite good, and logs some of the most difficult minutes, so yeah, if Tqmpa was to trade him, it wojld have to be a pretty good deal for them especially with a division rival). If Tampa had a little more depth at RD, they might consider it because of the potential of Grieg, but unfortunately, they don't. At least RD looks to be a position where there could be a fair number of ufa's this summer, so hopefully both teams will be able to add who they need there.
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    May 8 at 1:22 p.m.
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    Ya I don't think we need to waste assets on Cernak.

    I understand a lot of players may not want to come to Ottawa but come on if we pay up, we will be able to land one of Tanev, DeMelo, Roy, Chatfield, Pesce, or Carrier.

    There are probably some other good options too.


    Half the league will be bidding on all 6 of those players, and Ottawa is literally on 95% of dudes NMC list for a reason. Big name players do not come to Ottawa.
    May 8 at 1:30 p.m.
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    Quoting: StutzlesNumber1Fan
    Half the league will be bidding on all 6 of those players, and Ottawa is literally on 95% of dudes NMC list for a reason. Big name players do not come to Ottawa.


    Tanev and DeMelo should have no problem with Ottawa. Chatfield and Carrier are not big names and will come if we pay up.

    Pesce and Roy likely won't come to Ottawa but I'm not interested in that bidding war anyways.

    Give me:

    Sanderson-Zub
    Chabot-Tanev/DeMelo/Chatfield/Carrier
    Kleven-TVR/Whitecloud
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    May 8 at 1:47 p.m.
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    Quoting: Who_is_Jimmy_Stu
    Tanev and DeMelo should have no problem with Ottawa. Chatfield and Carrier are not big names and will come if we pay up.

    Pesce and Roy likely won't come to Ottawa but I'm not interested in that bidding war anyways.

    Give me:

    Sanderson-Zub
    Chabot-Tanev/DeMelo/Chatfield/Carrier
    Kleven-TVR/Whitecloud


    I'm down with that all day man.
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