Edited Jan. 31, 2023 at 5:49 p.m.
This is atrocious, this is just setting Ottawa up for another disappointing season where they don't make a push for the playoffs but also don't give themselves a chance at a Top prospect.
To start Brannstrom is worth more than a 4th. His points aren't showing just how big of a stride he's improved defensively this season as a 3rd pairing. He's been paired with guys like Holden and Zaitsev and has shown more confidence than when he played with Chabot last season.
Why are they trading Joseph after just one season? When he played with Motte and Pinto that was one of the more productive lines. Sure they are likely losing Motte but a guy like Ridly Greig can easily get bumped to the 3rd line and make that line dangerous.
A lot of the Sens' issues can be solved internally except goaltending which was never really addressed. Sogaard looks like he will be a solid 1B goaltender but he still needs 1 more season of AHL development. I'm not sure about you, but I wouldn't feel overly confident having my backup goalie on a potential wildcard team be a rookie whose numbers regressed in the AHL. It makes more sense for Ottawa to spend the money you used for Walman and Engvall on a 1-year deal for a veteran goalie (like Raanta or Khudobin).
Lastly, the sens aren't going to be a Cap team until Pinto, Sanderson, and Greig are locked up. Spending $4.9M on Pinto after 1 good season is way too risky, a 2-3 year bridge deal around the $3.25M-$3.75M range makes sense for both sides. Pinto can get paid if the cap increases in 3 years as expected. Also, why aren't they getting any picks in this year's draft???
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