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From Pretenders to Contenders

Created by: TCMonkey
Team: 2022-23 Ottawa Senators
Initial Creation Date: Aug. 19, 2022
Published: Aug. 19, 2022
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I think this gives Ottawa a very solid chance of making a decent playoff run.
I know the cap space going forward and contracts coming up means we aren't likely to keep everyone, and that's okay. If DeBrincat won't extend long term then there's ZERO cap issue and we get back more than we paid for him. If he WILL extend then we move Formenton and only extend one of Zub or Weegar. We can make these numbers work. The important thing is giving the young core a real taste of the playoffs so they can bring the cup home in 23-24 and/or 24-25.
Free Agent Signings
RFAYEARSCAP HIT
2$2,225,000
Trades
1.
ARI
  1. Meriläinen, Leevi
  2. Ostapchuk, Zack
  3. Zaitsev, Nikita
  4. 2023 1st round pick (OTT)
  5. 2024 1st round pick (OTT)
  6. 2024 4th round pick (TBL)
Additional Details:
The '23 1st is only top 3 protected.
2.
CGY
  1. Brännström, Erik [RFA Rights]
  2. Järventie, Roby
  3. 2023 7th round pick (NSH)
Additional Details:
Jarventie had a very solid showing at the WJC and his first AHL season. Wicked shooter. Brannstrom is a puck moving D man who needs a change of scenery and would pair well with Zadorov or Kylington. Seeing as Huberdeau extended so quickly and was vocal about how excited he is, it's fair to say Weegar isn't feeling the same about staying in Calgary. A lot of talk about him coming to Ottawa as a UFA next summer anyway...
Buyouts
Retained Salary Transactions
DraftRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6Round 7
2023
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2024
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2025
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ROSTER SIZESALARY CAPCAP HITOVERAGES TooltipBONUSESCAP SPACE
22$82,500,000$80,006,548$0$4,025,000$2,493,452

Roster

Left WingCentreRight Wing
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$8,205,714$8,205,714
LW
UFA - 6
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$7,950,000$7,950,000
C
UFA - 8
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$4,975,000$4,975,000
RW, LW
UFA - 5
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$6,400,000$6,400,000
LW, RW
UFA - 1
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$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$2,500,000$2M)
C
UFA - 1
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$6,500,000$6,500,000
RW, C
NMC
UFA - 3
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$2,225,000$2,225,000
LW
RFA
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$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$600,000$600K)
C
RFA - 1
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$2,950,000$2,950,000
LW, RW
UFA - 4
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$762,500$762,500
LW
RFA - 2
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$821,667$821,667
C, RW
RFA - 1
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$1,500,000$1,500,000
RW, LW
UFA - 1
Left DefenseRight DefenseGoaltender
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$8,000,000$8,000,000
LD
UFA - 6
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$2,500,000$2,500,000
RD
UFA - 1
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$3,666,667$3,666,667
G
UFA - 1
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$4,600,000$4,600,000
LD/RD
UFA - 3
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$3,250,000$3,250,000
LD/RD
UFA - 1
Logo of the Ottawa Senators
$2,750,000$2,750,000
G
UFA - 3
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$925,000$925,000 (Performance Bonus$925,000$925K)
LD
UFA - 2
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$3,000,000$3,000,000
RD
UFA - 1
ScratchesInjured Reserve (IR)Long Term IR (LTIR)
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$1,300,000$1,300,000
LD
M-NTC
UFA - 1
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$750,000$750,000
RW, LW
UFA - 1

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Aug. 19, 2022 at 9:22 a.m.
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Yep Sens would better this year for sure, but how to pay the new contracts for Stutzie, DeBrincat, Weegar, Pinto and Zub next season?

Flames are all in this year and won't be trading Weegar.
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Aug. 19, 2022 at 9:41 a.m.
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Quoting: palhal
Yep Sens would better this year for sure, but how to pay the new contracts for Stutzie, DeBrincat, Weegar, Pinto and Zub next season?

Flames are all in this year and won't be trading Weegar.


I acknowledge the cap gets tights, but nowhere near impossible. Unlike some teams, we don't give most players NOT or even MNTC. So many options. How good was Sanderson's season. Did he steal a 2nd pairing spot... Is Chabot looking over his shoulder yet? How are JBD and Thomson looking with another full AHL season? Is one of them ready to step in for Weegar?
Is DeBrincat refusing to sign longterm? We could certainly get much more than we paid for him. Is Greig proving he could play middle 6?
There are just so many question and possible solutions. I don't see it as a bad problem.
They key is getting them a good playoff run, not a one-and-done playoff, like win a round or maybe even two... that would go really far in getting our young core ready to win it all very soon.
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Aug. 19, 2022 at 9:47 a.m.
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Quoting: TCMonkey
I acknowledge the cap gets tights, but nowhere near impossible. Unlike some teams, we don't give most players NOT or even MNTC. So many options. How good was Sanderson's season. Did he steal a 2nd pairing spot... Is Chabot looking over his shoulder yet? How are JBD and Thomson looking with another full AHL season? Is one of them ready to step in for Weegar?
Is DeBrincat refusing to sign longterm? We could certainly get much more than we paid for him. Is Greig proving he could play middle 6?
There are just so many question and possible solutions. I don't see it as a bad problem.
They key is getting them a good playoff run, not a one-and-done playoff, like win a round or maybe even two... that would go really far in getting our young core ready to win it all very soon.


Yep, I like the Sens and their future. Gee, Sens, Wings, and Sabres and even the Habs could be good to very good in the Atlantic soon. But agree with you, having too many good players is not a problem.
But in a cap strapped NHL, signing players or even trading players with big contracts and expecting a good return can be a problem.
That's why IMO it's so important to get good ELC players....who are NHLers, it so necessary to make the total cap work.
Yeah, I don't see the fascination with Chychrun, but certainly moving Zaitsev helps.
Aug. 19, 2022 at 9:59 a.m.
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Aug. 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
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Quoting: palhal
Yep, I like the Sens and their future. Gee, Sens, Wings, and Sabres and even the Habs could be good to very good in the Atlantic soon. But agree with you, having too many good players is not a problem.
But in a cap strapped NHL, signing players or even trading players with big contracts and expecting a good return can be a problem.
That's why IMO it's so important to get good ELC players....who are NHLers, it so necessary to make the total cap work.
Yeah, I don't see the fascination with Chychrun, but certainly moving Zaitsev helps.


Agree. My true belief is that if Sanderson is as good as I'm thinking he might be, Chabot might become a piece Ottawa considers moving before his MNTC kicks in and focus on high end ELC players and picks in the return. Same goes for DeBrincat if he isn't willing to make Ottawa home.
Aug. 19, 2022 at 2:46 p.m.
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One or the other.

Definitely not both.

If thats the price on Weegar, **** trading for Chych.
 
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