Travis Yost: Why?

Gryba,s replacement???

This is a character signing and not a talent signing - he's a depth guy. They did this with Big Country when everyone thought he didn't deserve it and when the going got tough he showed his worth - especially in the NYR playoff series and that was a good deal for us.

Boro will be a cowd favorite, he's a team first guy and we need guys like that.

I also think there is something going on in the background here - maybe some bad news coming so they sign the local kid who fights as a precursor to a trade or something weird happening.

This is a character signing and not a talent signing - he's a depth guy. They did this with Big Country when everyone thought he didn't deserve it and when the going got tough he showed his worth - especially in the NYR playoff series and that was a good deal for us.

Boro will be a cowd favorite, he's a team first guy and we need guys like that.

I also think there is something going on in the background here - maybe some bad news coming so they sign the local kid who fights as a precursor to a trade or something weird happening.
- tuna99

The last thing ottawa needs is more bad news ,i can see a trade happening however we just have too many bodies

They gave Carkner two years at just $700k AAV after playing a full season.
- Travis Yost

He was also 28 and that was 5 years ago when 700k was $1.1 million - Murray loves his Dman that aren't afriad of corners and fighting - big country, Jason Smith, Luc Richardsson, that goofy guy with the big red hair - this is a Murray type of player

He was also 28 and that was 5 years ago when 700k was $1.1 million - Murray loves his Dman that aren't afriad of corners and fighting - big country, Jason Smith, Luc Richardsson, that goofy guy with the big red hair - this is a Murray type of player
- tuna99

I deleted that because he was actually signed mid-season, not full.

But separately, Ottawa also didn't have a logjam on their roster like they do now. And, again, one less year........

The last thing ottawa needs is more bad news ,i can see a trade happening however we just have too many bodies

- top shelf 15

Methot or Weircohe is my guess - most likely Methot if a team really likes him.

Yost, I thought you'd be interested to hear that Paul Beirne (Sens Executive VP of ticketing) whom you referenced a while back, is no longer with the Sens, I'm not sure when it happened but he appears to have been relieved of his duties. Jeff Kyle their VP Marketing, also left the team a few months ago and didn't appear to have left for another job. Was it performance based or simply a matter of trimming salary.

Methot or Weircohe is my guess - most likely Methot if a team really likes him.
- tuna99

Maybe gryba??Methot would be a big loss we dont have anyone capable of filling his shoes atm .Also him being a ufa will decrease his value

I'm OK if Methot get's traded simply because I don't want to see him signed long term to a $5.5M+ deal. Plus maybe we can get a 1st for him and a prospect from a team like Detroit.

The D core minus (or heck even with) Methot is going to be pretty bad. One thing's for sure is that games will be high scoring!

Yost, I thought you'd be interested to hear that Paul Beirne (Sens Executive VP of ticketing) whom you referenced a while back, is no longer with the Sens, I'm not sure when it happened but he appears to have been relieved of his duties. Jeff Kyle their VP Marketing, also left the team a few months ago and didn't appear to have left for another job. Was it performance based or simply a matter of trimming salary.
- Kayak_kid25

Paul got a job working for an English Premiership team.

But, there was a huge overhaul in the ticketing department.

I'm OK if Methot get's traded simply because I don't want to see him signed long term to a $5.5M+ deal. Plus maybe we can get a 1st for him and a prospect from a team like Detroit.

The D core minus (or heck even with) Methot is going to be pretty bad. One thing's for sure is that games will be high scoring!
- riceroni

Yep max i would like to see is 5 years at that salary ,any more and it would look like NJ with volchie

Maybe gryba??Methot would be a big loss we dont have anyone capable of filling his shoes atm .Also him being a ufa will decrease his value
- top shelf 15

I just can't see Gryba having any big value unless you're the Montreal Canadiens and saw his hit turn that series around. I like him but I;m sure you can grab a Gryba off of waivers from a team somewhere in pre-season

I'm going to give management the benefit of the doubt and assume they have something up their sleeves. Otherwise, there really is no sense in this move. Actually, even if there is a move on the table, there is no sense in this.

One thing I'll say is that the senators are giving us plenty of mind bending decisions to try to wrap our heads around.

Is there any other team whose fans are made to feel the highs of great signings/deals and then, almost instantly, feel the burn of absolute lows???

I just can't see Gryba having any big value unless you're the Montreal Canadiens and saw his hit turn that series around. I like him but I;m sure you can grab a Gryba off of waivers from a team somewhere in pre-season
- tuna99

Gryba is utterly replaceable. Can't imagine many teams are salivating at the prospect of his inclusion in a trade...

I just can't see Gryba having any big value unless you're the Montreal Canadiens and saw his hit turn that series around. I like him but I;m sure you can grab a Gryba off of waivers from a team somewhere in pre-season
- tuna99

He isnt that bad ,as a bottom pairing defender low cost,physical, right shot.Reminds me of a hal gil lite

This team should really tank the season for Mcdavid or Eichel

I'm going to give management the benefit of the doubt and assume they have something up their sleeves. Otherwise, there really is no sense in this move. Actually, even if there is a move on the table, there is no sense in this.

One thing I'll say is that the senators are giving us plenty of mind bending decisions to try to wrap our heads around.

Is there any other team whose fans are made to feel the highs of great signings/deals and then, almost instantly, feel the burn of absolute lows???
- sensano

This has been kept quiet in Ottawa for while but apparently last June after the draft Borowiecki had his brain replaced with Brian Leetch's brain - I think this can help explain this signing.

Sens do not make a lot of bad moves. But, this is perplexing! If, for example, they moved Phillips the signing of Borowiecki makes sense in terms of dollars. But, the three years makes no sense to me at all.

Methot, Weircoch and Greening for O'Reilly. Our defense will stank but our forwards will be pretty awesome defensively.

The last thing ottawa needs is more bad news ,i can see a trade happening however we just have too many bodies

- top shelf 15

The only, ONLY way this makes even a lick of sense is if they already have a trade worked out to send out another blueliner and maybe someone else with the same qualities they see in Boro.

Maybe a Chris Neil + Weircioch/Cowen/Methot deal?

This has been kept quiet in Ottawa for while but apparently last June after the draft Borowiecki had his brain replaced with Brian Leetch's brain - I think this can help explain this signing.
- tuna99

take the TCH off Brian Leetch & you have Brain Lee

Methot, Weircoch and Greening for O'Reilly. Our defense will stank but our forwards will be pretty awesome defensively.
- AStew86

I'm sure the Avs would be lining up for this trade....

The only, ONLY way this makes even a lick of sense is if they already have a trade worked out to send out another blueliner and maybe someone else with the same qualities they see in Boro.

Maybe a Chris Neil + Weircioch/Cowen/Methot deal?
- TommyDeVito

But even then.. why sign Boro before the trade ?? this guy has 21 NHL games under his belt. hasnt been overwhelming in them either. he's what 25 years old. Now we have him locked up for 4 more seasons.

Im with you guys on this one though, a trade must be made shortly.

the last 2 times i had this feeling about a signing was with Greening & Philips extensions

The only, ONLY way this makes even a lick of sense is if they already have a trade worked out to send out another blueliner and maybe someone else with the same qualities they see in Boro.

Maybe a Chris Neil + Weircioch/Cowen/Methot deal?
- TommyDeVito

Still thinking Gryba will be moved along with someone else.Boro should be able to replace what Gryba brings