I see a buyout for Colin White as making more sense than Zaitsev. The buyout is at 1/3 instead of 2/3 due to his age. If you slot Norris, Stutzle, Pinto, Greig and Kastelic at center, White would be the 4th or 5th best option. While White is a decent player, he hasn't achieved a level where he couldn't be easily replaced by a player making $2M.

Murray is an easy call. The team could extend Forsberg at 2 x $1.5M and buy Murray out and still save money.

Del Zotto should be bought out as it would cost ~$1.5M to buy him out and the remaining $750K can be used to pay a depth Dman.

As for Zaitsev, I like the player for a bottom pairing D who plays up the lineup from time to time. Salary is high for the role he would play but he does bring a solid effort every night.
- SensFan25

You can only buyout 2 players per season I believe. So White and Murray would make the most sense and give them flexibility cap wise as the young players are due new deals. I totally didn't think of White and his age for the 1/3 buyout, great point!!!

Del Zotto, they will just have to eat salary in the AHL if they were to buyout White and Murray.

But true on Zaitsev, he would be better served in a bottom pairing, therefore not seeing the other teams top players, he would be just fine.

You can only buyout 2 players per season I believe. So White and Murray would make the most sense and give them flexibility cap wise as the young players are due new deals. I totally didn't think of White and his age for the 1/3 buyout, great point!!!

Del Zotto, they will just have to eat salary in the AHL if they were to buyout White and Murray.

But true on Zaitsev, he would be better served in a bottom pairing, therefore not seeing the other teams top players, he would be just fine.
- Kevin Francis

I believe it's not seasonal and you can have only two active buyouts on your cap at any time.

I believe it's not seasonal and you can have only two active buyouts on your cap at any time.
- Bartacus

So then with Bobby Ryan counting for 2 more years after this season, that means they can only buyout one of either White or Murray then!

Very solid first period on the road by Ottawa!

You'd assume Pierre accompanied the Team to Florida. I wonder if He went over to Pompano Beach in His Speedo and flip flops to sniff some butts. Mr. Wiggly in a Speedo though could cause problems.

OMG, Dorion needs to be quiet with his ridiculous comments....saying Forsberg is the hardest working goalie he has ever seen! Please.....how soon you forget about Craig Anderson!

Agree. Great road period. Their pace is better.

But. What the hell is Pierre smiling about.
Your team is 8-16
You’ve buried over 8 million in the minors. One guy has only played 10 games before you sent him to the minors. This management group is a rudderless ship.

We know you hate Murray....Dorion....but to say that on TSN, please!!!!!

Agree. Great road period. Their pace is better.

But. What the hell is Pierre smiling about.
Your team is 8-16
You’ve buried over 8 million in the minors. One guy has only played 10 games before you sent him to the minors. This management group is a rudderless ship.
- Octavarium

But he wont do a radio interview on the station that broadcasts all 82 games!

You'd assume Pierre accompanied the Team to Florida. I wonder if He went over to Pompano Beach in His Speedo and flip flops to sniff some butts. Mr. Wiggly in a Speedo though could cause problems.
- henny1953

Well we know Dorion is on the trip in FL, no idea on McGuire!

The ref is 8 feet away and he calls it no goal, it was in by a country mile!

OMG, on the replay, it wasnt even close....idiot ref!!!!

What a goal by Stutzle, even better set up by Brown! And I mean Connor, not Josh lol

what a shot by Stutzle

Florida getting caught playing Ottawas wacky hockey. Lots of back and forth to this game

Well we know Dorion is on the trip in FL, no idea on McGuire!
- Kevin Francis

Yep, saw the interview on the radio.

What a goal by Stutzle, even better set up by Brown! And I mean Connor, not Josh lol
- Kevin Francis

so thats how many goals and points nowfor Stutzle since he was put at C

OMG, Dorion needs to be quiet with his ridiculous comments....saying Forsberg is the hardest working goalie he has ever seen! Please.....how soon you forget about Craig Anderson!
- Kevin Francis

That quote is a direct shot at Murray, who has a rep of lazy in practice. Trying to use the media to motivate a player? How old school. Quaint, almost.

That quote is a direct shot at Murray, who has a rep of lazy in practice. Trying to use the media to motivate a player? How old school. Quaint, almost.
- GrimmdaGoalie

Yup its pathetic to be honest! Dorion thinks he motivating a bunch of 12 year olds!

so thats how many goals and points nowfor Stutzle since he was put at C
- Mithos

Oh but according to Dorion the plan was to get Stutzle at least 80 games at center after his interview on TSN!

Florida getting caught playing Ottawas wacky hockey. Lots of back and forth to this game
- Octavarium

Very true! How about that, reverse the role!

Norris and Batherson both having an amazing game.

Somehow Mette is a +3

Somehow Mette is a +3
- Octavarium

Like why bother having Heatherington in the line up? Play him or put JBD in.

This game is in control, rest Chabot and others, for next game. I don't get it!

Norris and Batherson both having an amazing game.
- david22

The top 3 lines have been super, just that the top line is producing a lot but when you have those lines going, it makes it harder for the opposition to match up against your top line.