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Fold the ***ing Team

Created by: Claesson4Norris
Initial Creation Date: Jun 12, 2018
Published: Jun 12, 2018 at 5:51
Team: 2018-19 Ottawa Senators
Team Explanation
I think I'm done. this team has broken me.
Retained Salary Transactions
  • Dion Phaneuf: $1,750,000 (25%)
DRAFT YEARROUND 1ROUND 2ROUND 3ROUND 4ROUND 5ROUND 6ROUND 7
2018
OTT
PIT
OTT
OTT
OTT
OTT
NYR
2019
OTT
PIT
OTT
OTT
OTT
OTT
CGY
2020
OTT
OTT
OTT
CBJ
OTT
OTT
OTT
OTT
ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES BONUSESCAP SPACE
19$75,000,000$60,375,833$0$360,000$14,624,167
Left WingCenterRight Wing
Hoffman, Mike
$5,187,500
RW, LW
NTC
UFA - 2
Duchene, Matt
$6,000,000
C, LW
UFA - 1
Ryan, Bobby
$7,250,000
RW, LW
NMC NTC
UFA - 4
MacArthur, Clarke
$4,650,000
LW
NTC
UFA - 2
Smith, Zack
$3,250,000
LW, C
NTC
UFA - 3
Gáborík, Marián
$4,875,000
RW
UFA - 3
Pääjärvi, Magnus
$900,000
LW, RW
UFA - 1
Pageau, Jean-Gabriel
$3,100,000
C
UFA - 2
Burrows, Alexandre
$2,500,000
RW, LW
NTC
UFA - 1
McCormick, Max
$650,000
LW
UFA - 1
Dzingel, Ryan
$1,800,000
LW, RW, C
UFA - 1
Pyatt, Tom
$1,100,000
C
UFA - 1
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
Borowiecki, Mark
$1,200,000
LD
UFA - 2
Karlsson, Erik
$6,500,000
RD
NTC
UFA - 1
Anderson, Craig
$4,750,000
G
NTC
UFA - 2
Chabot, Thomas
$863,333
LD
UFA - 2
Wolanin, Christian
$925,000
LD
RFA - 1
Condon, Mike
$2,400,000
G
UFA - 2
Harpur, Ben
$725,000
LD
RFA - 2

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Jun 12, 2018 at 5:57
#1
Sens4life
Sens4life
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 793
Likes: 106
Dude, stick with it for a bit...things will get better!
Jun 12, 2018 at 5:57
#2
CanEHdian04
CanEHian04
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 158
Likes: 10
I relate to this in every sense of the meaning
Jun 12, 2018 at 6:02
#3
Claesson4Norris
Thread Starter
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 8,551
Likes: 4,185
Quoting: Sens4life
Dude, stick with it for a bit...things will get better!


They could draft Dahlin 4th overall and things wouldn't get better. this team is rotten to the core.
Jun 12, 2018 at 6:03
#4
justaBoss
KIVI IS THE GOAT
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 14,405
Likes: 6,748
After today, I think it's pretty obvious that basically any sane free agent will stay as far as possible from Ottawa. The team is a trainwreck.

Only way to convince Melnyk to sell the team is just basically force him to do it by making it financially devastating to keep it.

Just do it like Atlanta Thrashers did.
Jun 12, 2018 at 6:05
#5
Sens4life
Sens4life
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 793
Likes: 106
Quoting: BurgerBoss
After today, I think it's pretty obvious that basically any sane free agent will stay as far as possible from Ottawa. The team is a trainwreck.

Only way to convince Melnyk to sell the team is just basically force him to do it by making it financially devastating to keep it.

Just do it like Atlanta Thrashers did.


True fans will stay...the fake fans will leave
Jun 12, 2018 at 6:07
#6
justaBoss
KIVI IS THE GOAT
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 14,405
Likes: 6,748
Quoting: Sens4life
True fans will stay...the fake fans will leave


Glad I'm not a fan. I'd be crying blood instead of tears after this freaking nightmare of a year.
Jun 12, 2018 at 6:19
#7
Claesson4Norris
Thread Starter
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 8,551
Likes: 4,185
Quoting: BurgerBoss
After today, I think it's pretty obvious that basically any sane free agent will stay as far as possible from Ottawa. The team is a trainwreck.

Only way to convince Melnyk to sell the team is just basically force him to do it by making it financially devastating to keep it.

Just do it like Atlanta Thrashers did.


the only difference is Ottawa is a good market full of passionate fans who want so badly to love this team. If they ended up like the Thrashers I'd be so upset.
Jun 12, 2018 at 6:24
#8
Sens4life
Sens4life
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 793
Likes: 106
Quoting: Claesson4Norris
the only difference is Ottawa is a good market full of passionate fans who want so badly to love this team. If they ended up like the Thrashers I'd be so upset.


Everything you said about the Sens fanbase is a lie. One of the worst in the league!
Jun 12, 2018 at 6:25
#9
justaBoss
KIVI IS THE GOAT
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 14,405
Likes: 6,748
Quoting: Claesson4Norris
the only difference is Ottawa is a good market full of passionate fans who want so badly to love this team. If they ended up like the Thrashers I'd be so upset.


Out of curiosity, how would you deal with the situation they are in, assuming that what you'd do will be successful?
Jun 12, 2018 at 6:39
#10
Claesson4Norris
Thread Starter
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Quoting: BurgerBoss
Out of curiosity, how would you deal with the situation they are in, assuming that what you'd do will be successful?


they need to do what the Leafs did. A new owner needs to come in and gut the entire organization. Someone who is going to have a clear vision going forward of what this team is. whether that is a rebuilder or a contender I don't care, as long as there is a plan.

The reality is Melnyk is not going to sell the team, and this team is going to continue to float like a rudderless boat.
Jun 12, 2018 at 7:45
#11
F50marco
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 17,483
Likes: 4,850
This situation is crazy. Got to admit, its helping take the heat of Montreal tire fire the past couple years... Confused

This team is a fracking tire fire it seems lately. Not looking good for an already not huge fan base.
Jun 12, 2018 at 7:47
#12
Claesson4Norris
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Edited Jun 13, 2018 at 10:48
Quoting: F50marco
This situation is crazy. Got to admit, its helping take the heat of Montreal tire fire the past couple years... Confused

This team is a fracking tire fire it seems lately. Not looking good for an already not huge fan base.


if it's any consolation, the heat will be right back on MTL when they sign Jack Johnson to 6 million per year. also when they sign Slava Voynov
Jun 13, 2018 at 10:44
#13
F50marco
Joined: May 2015
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Quoting: Claesson4Norris
if it's any consolation, the hear will be right back on MTL when they sign Jack Johnson to 6 million per year. also when they sign Slava Voynov


Hey that's consolation for you not me!!! laugh


.................. I hate MB....I really really really hate MB. Haha
Jun 13, 2018 at 10:54
#14
Juice
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 2,613
Likes: 1,098
Quoting: BurgerBoss
After today, I think it's pretty obvious that basically any sane free agent will stay as far as possible from Ottawa. The team is a trainwreck.

Only way to convince Melnyk to sell the team is just basically force him to do it by making it financially devastating to keep it.

Just do it like Atlanta Thrashers did.


I was trying to think of this yesterday....what is the biggest UFA to sign in Ottawa in the team's history? A quick google search suggested Ron Tugnutt but wondering if sens fans have some better signings to point to.
Jun 13, 2018 at 10:58
#15
Juice
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 2,613
Likes: 1,098
Quoting: Claesson4Norris
the only difference is Ottawa is a good market full of passionate fans who want so badly to love this team. If they ended up like the Thrashers I'd be so upset.


Not entirely blaming the fanbase...but not filling an arena for the conference finals doesn't scream 'good market'. I get that the location of the arena sucks and that a large demographic is government employees who cannot accept tickets as gifts from vendors...but I can see where Melnyk is coming from....if he's bankrolling a team that goes to the ECF and fans still aren't showing up...why would you put more money into the team?
Jun 13, 2018 at 11:09
#16
F50marco
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 17,483
Likes: 4,850
Man oh man, Duchene must be like "FML" right now. laugh
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