Can't buy out an injured player. As of now, Norris would not yet be cleared to play even if there were games to play.

I'm just pissed that they aren't buying out Hamonic. He can't play anymore, and his full NMC prevents him from being sent to Belleville.
- OttawaB

Staios wants more of a veteran presence on the team, so I wouldn't go expecting them to buyout Hamonic. Paying him $1.1M to be a #6/7D is hardly excessive, plus he's a natural RHD - which on this roster is important. He was a good veteran presence for Sanderson, and could be quite useful as a mentor for Kleven if they're planning on giving him a full-time NHL role as a 3rd-pair D-man.

Starting to wonder more about that potential Flyers trade at the draft, which no doubt would involve a 7th/12th pick swap... my guess is Laughton will be involved, but it could be a larger deal.

Staios wants more of a veteran presence on the team, so I wouldn't go expecting them to buyout Hamonic. Paying him $1.1M to be a #6/7D is hardly excessive, plus he's a natural RHD - which on this roster is important. He was a good veteran presence for Sanderson, and could be quite useful as a mentor for Kleven if they're planning on giving him a full-time NHL role as a 3rd-pair D-man.

Starting to wonder more about that potential Flyers trade at the draft, which no doubt would involve a 7th/12th pick swap... my guess is Laughton will be involved, but it could be a larger deal.
- khawk

a Flyers insider? said a D is going from OTT to PHI in that trade

Can't buy out an injured player. As of now, Norris would not yet be cleared to play even if there were games to play.

I'm just pissed that they aren't buying out Hamonic. He can't play anymore, and his full NMC prevents him from being sent to Belleville.
- OttawaB

After Melnyk's passing and decades (!!) of no trade protection allowed, it's incredible how badly Dorion crapped the bed with his protection decisions. Outside Giroux's NMC, every one has hurt this team. Just like past Sens coaches - I don't think Pierre will ever land another head GM job.

As much as it is expected that Chychrun will be dealt, there seems to be some smoke around Chabot now via social media. He is making 10M of actual money this year and I believe his no movement clause kicks in soon. The new regime has no ties to the old core. It might make more fiscal and asset sense to move Chabot, keep Chychrun, and keep Sanderson as your highest paid d-man in cap hit and actual dollars. You’d likely get more in return for Chabot than Chychrun and moving out that contract increases cap flexibility for a RHD or depth forward.

I am expecting a move or two that will go against the grain and rustle some feathers amongst the fanbase. However, it could be just what the doctor ordered to get this team over the hump.

Should be an interesting week.

a Flyers insider? said a D is going from OTT to PHI in that trade
- Mithos

The obvious D-man would be Ristolainen - RHD, $5.1M x 3yrs.

The obvious D-man would be Ristolainen - RHD, $5.1M x 3yrs.
- khawk

PHI getting the dman not OTT.

PHI getting the dman not OTT.
- Mithos

If they're getting a D-man plus the benefit of the 7/12 pick swap, then it's a big return going the other way.

If they're getting a D-man plus the benefit of the 7/12 pick swap, then it's a big return going the other way.
- khawk

Konecny and or Farabee and Laughton maybe, possibly more

Can't buy out an injured player. As of now, Norris would not yet be cleared to play even if there were games to play.

I'm just pissed that they aren't buying out Hamonic. He can't play anymore, and his full NMC prevents him from being sent to Belleville.
- OttawaB

true. Hamonic (respectfully) is dead weight.

I also don't know about Forsberg. Would like to have a back up like Stolarz

Nice TSN interview here with Ullmark:
https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/vi...w-dangerous-and-g~2947427

Sounds like he's legitimately very positive about the move, especially with the opportunity to be a clear #1G on a team with a bright future. Forsberg seems to be someone he knows well, so you can forget about him being traded or bought out anytime this season. Nice to hear so many other players reached out to him and his wife, as these things can make a big difference long-term - especially if the player has a family.
- khawk

If you hear the longer version of the TSN interview, it starts with Ullmark being quite forward about a very interesting detail of the trade - he apparently did NOT have the Senators on his no-trade team list.

I think Elliot Friedman said this, or something like this (can't find the article) - Sens were likely not on the list because Korpi signed a 5 year deal. Since you have to do the list at the beginning of the season Ullmark/agent probably thought Sens were not very likely to trade for him and tried to be strategic with the the M-NMC.

true. Hamonic (respectfully) is dead weight.

I also don't know about Forsberg. Would like to have a back up like Stolarz
- AlfieisKing

Apparently Forsberg and Ullmark know each from way back when 'Modo hockey days'. I think you keep Forsberg for that familiarity alone - you've always got Sogard to fall back on.

So the Flyers and Sens have long been rumored to be talking.

So...realistically....REALISTICALLY....

What do you want from the Flyers for:

1 - Chychrun?

2 - Dropping down from 7 to 12?

3 - A combo of Chychrun and the swap of firsts?

Staois basically saying it is either a trade or it is bigger game hunting via UFA, not both.

Also...I feel any deal involving them dropping down from 7 will be a draft floor deal. And I think may involve Calgary or NJ more than Philly.

I dunno.
The vibe on Iginla seems to be cooling. A week ago I would have said he'd be gone by 7. Now he may not even go top 10.

I dunno.
The vibe on Iginla seems to be cooling. A week ago I would have said he'd be gone by 7. Now he may not even go top 10.
- Octavarium

Silayev floats between 4 and 9 over multiple lists. Richardenson floats between 3 an 8.

PS We all know that Richardson is the all star London night Dman who gets edited by the Hockey Buzz language police. Sort of like the old fashioned secretary taking Richardtation or Richard Butkus the great Chicago Bear linebacker. How about negotiators richarding over a final price.

I dunno.
The vibe on Iginla seems to be cooling. A week ago I would have said he'd be gone by 7. Now he may not even go top 10.
- Octavarium

A lot of mock drafts still have Iginla going earlier. The Canadiens don't really need another young D-man, so Iginla going 5th to MTL has been a frequent pick - assuming Lindstrom is off the board by then. The real question mark is whether anyone drafting from 6th to 10th would even take a forward over a defenceman. I'm not really sold on Pareykh, but it would definitely change the look of the blue line if the top-4D were structured around Sanderson as #1 LHD and Pareykh as #1 RHD.

A lot of mock drafts still have Iginla going earlier. The Canadiens don't really need another young D-man, so Iginla going 5th to MTL has been a frequent pick - assuming Lindstrom is off the board by then. The real question mark is whether anyone drafting from 6th to 10th would even take a forward over a defenceman. I'm not really sold on Pareykh, but it would definitely change the look of the blue line if the top-4D were structured around Sanderson as #1 LHD and Pareykh as #1 RHD.
- khawk

after reading up, i think id prefer Yakemchuck, may not put up the points of Parehk but he loves to plaster players into the boards and that is what OTT needs most on D right now.

A lot of mock drafts still have Iginla going earlier. The Canadiens don't really need another young D-man, so Iginla going 5th to MTL has been a frequent pick - assuming Lindstrom is off the board by then. The real question mark is whether anyone drafting from 6th to 10th would even take a forward over a defenceman. I'm not really sold on Pareykh, but it would definitely change the look of the blue line if the top-4D were structured around Sanderson as #1 LHD and Pareykh as #1 RHD.
- khawk

I'd be surprised if Ottawa took Parekh. I think a Richardinson type of shut down defence, size and skating would be more of a Staios type of player.

I'd be surprised if Ottawa took Parekh. I think a Richardinson type of shut down defence, size and skating would be more of a Staios type of player.
- SensFan25

The Hunters develop solid Dman who play an honest defensive game, even when they have elite offensive skills. Richarderson would be my choice at #7.

Crap. Dakota Joshua got signed by VAN. He was a guy that I thought the Sens should target.

1. San Jose - Macklin Celebrini
2. Chicago - Ivan Demidov
3. Anaheim - Artyon Levshunov
4. Columbus - Cayden Linstrom
5. Montreal - D-man (likely Paraekh or Diickinson), Darkhorse Forward
6. Utah - Zeev Buium

Picks 2-4 above will almost 100% be gone by Ottawa's pick. If any there, run to the stage. If Buium is there, he's my #1 pick after those 4. Then my ranking 6-7 I'm torn between Diickinson, Silayev. I think I lean towards the safer pick in Sam but I am open to Silayev as well. As long as we don't touch Paraekh. Sorry, looks like a great kid, but don't believe he will match the hype AT ALL. Talking about Makar is a pipedream and Sens need to hit on this pick BADLY

Apparently Forsberg and Ullmark know each from way back when 'Modo hockey days'. I think you keep Forsberg for that familiarity alone - you've always got Sogard to fall back on.
- Bartacus

I like this pairing but give games to Soogard too. Leevi Merilainen could get a look if there's an injury

Heard that LA is entering the sweeps for a shot at Chychrun ........ apparently Chychrun and Brannstrom to LA for the LA first round pick, Spence (RFA on right defence), and Kaliyev, also an RFA.
Both Kaliyev and Spence would need to be signed.

So, curious here, if Ottawa decides to do major surgery on their defence and trades Chychrun and Brannstrom to LA but take back Clark Brandt (R dman) and Kaliyev ... straight up. No draft picks involved.

Then they do a trade with Philly and send Chabot, Joseph, Sokolov or Jarventie and our #7 pick in return for Philly's #12 pick, Oliver Bonk, and Konecny.

I assume that Clarke will be NHL ready to play this season ....
Much easier to go sign a Left dman.

Sanderson/Zub
UFA/Clarke
Klevin/UFA (Carrier or Roy)

That would fully remake our defensive/goalie coverage while jiggling the forwards a bit and still needing a bottom 6 guy

Tkachuk/Stutzle/Norris
Konecny/Pinto/Giroux
Greig/Ostapchuk/Batherson
Kelly/Crookshank/UFA

Would have ability to bring up guys like Halliday, Bonk, Sogaard, Merlainen
Drafting at 12 may give us either Sennecke or Yakemchuk.
That would restructure the defensive capabilities of the Sens and maybe shock the comfort zone out of these guys.

Juuse Saros will sign an eight-year contract extension with an average annual value of $7.74 million.

Ullmark could ask 5/6 years @7-7.5M

I think some people are going to be disappointed with the moves that Staios will be making, especially if they think he's going after other team's 20 year-old D-men. They're trying to put a winning product on the ice next year, and the priority will be on supporting the existing young players with more veteran and defensive support - not making them an even younger team with less experience. They've addressed the issue between the pipes, but that's just the start. They need a top-4 quality RHD who's ready to play 20min/GP at the NHL-level, has some physical presence, and not put up another -30 at even-strength. They need an established 3rd line forward who can give them some legitimate shut-down ability, and bolster the league's 4th worst PK. And then probably another more physical forward to bolster the 3rd/4th lines, and help establish more of a menacing forecheck.

I could be wrong, but I think you'll see the players they go after fitting into that general framework far more so than them going after anyone with less than 100GP at the NHL level.