I like these acquisitions

Benning has said that he won't move picks to move out salary. Obviously, if the right deal comes along he does it but I don't think this is it.

Virtanen and a 1st to take on LE's contract? dream on man, Staal just went for a second on it's own. LE has 2 years so upgrade that 2 a first would be fair, the first and Virtanen is an overpay IMO

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https://www.reddit.com/r/OttawaSenators/comments/j21pq5/trent_manns_interview_from_today/

Yeah I listened on 1200. He's such a great speaker, it's a shame that he isn't made available more often. This is his first time solo running the draft, and I imagine he'll be an Assistant GM in a couple of years.

One of the most interesting things he mentioned was that there was the possibility for Ottawa to trade back from five if the right situation presented itself. I got the sense that it might be a case that they have a guy that want at 5, but if he goes to Detroit at 4, they might think their next choice would still be on the board if they trade back a bit. I think the situation might be that they have Raymond at 5, but if he goes 4th, they might trade back and take Jack Qunn.

yeah no talk on Rossi?

From what I gathered, I would be surprised if they went that route. He mentioned there was internal debate about Stutzle, but said ideally he will be a C should they end up with him. He also mentioned the C depth they have coming with Norris and Pinto (didn't mention L.Brown) and that he thought White has more to show. My takeaway was that they are pretty sure they're getting a C 3rd overall either way, and they feel they will be better served targeting a different position 5th. I think given how much time he spent talking about the wing depth this year, I would anticipate that being the thought process.

they keep shading Logan Brown. I really think hes gone

It wouldn't surprise me at this point. I really have no clue what kind of moves their going to make, but this team is about to look vastly different. I hope they make a move soon.

i know. I want them to pull a trade for one of Ehlers, Nylander, Cirelli, Carlo, Pesce, Ekblad, etc

I think signs kind of point towards the sens pushing for a fairly significant acquisition this offseason. Not signing the RFA's, Bobby Ryan Buyout, And they have all the Assets you could possibly need to actually make a solid offer. I think they wanted to cut as much money as they can, bring in their piece and go from there. I think Draft could be pretty eventful.

I wonder if they go after Dylan Strome

Here's hoping...



Sorry, I was away from the desk for a day. Missed all the notifications. I do believe there is talk that they want to move #28 overall for a young stud D or forward from a team in cap trouble. Nylander makes the most sense but Boeser wouldn't surprise me either. Specially if they miss out on Raymond. They aren't moving #5 but they are entertaining offers.

5 for laine if raymond is gone?

I’d seriously consider it

i think if they really want to get that goal-scoring winger they could do it. id rather go elsewhere with the pick but i would be on board