Photo from TSN’s Claire Hanna’s Twitter feed (@clahanna). This week’s end-of-the-year media availabilities fuelled some intriguing discussion on the state of the Ottawa Senators creating some fallout that is hard to ignore. And, given the success of
With the greatest respect , I think this narrative continues with what I believe is the false notion that it is Chychrun who is driving this bus. It seems obvious to me Staios doesn’t see a fit and has made it clear the player has been on the trading block as far back as I think December. And wisely so. When you’re on a contract like that, and the GM hasnt approach you to see about an extension, what are you supposed to say? It doesn’t really indicate he can think on his feet to say he hasn’t thought about his future in Ottawa. That’s silly. But he sees the writing on the wall. Dorion was his sponsor and Dorion’s gone. The media question and subsequent buzz implied he doesn’t want to stay. Doesn’t seem it’s his call ATM.
You nailed it Graham. Chykrun never had a fair shot. But he did beat predictions of being injury prone. Personally I am intrigued by the possibility of trading both Chykrun and Chabot. In return I'd look for left and right stay at home d-men. Big physcial dudes. It would also free a lot of cap space for free agency or trades. They'd probably have to retain 2 mill of Chabot's salary though. But the double move would really shake up the d mix, and open it up so two of JBD, Guenette and Kleven can step up to fill the third pairing.
With the greatest respect , I think this narrative continues with what I believe is the false notion that it is Chychrun who is driving this bus. It seems obvious to me Staios doesn’t see a fit and has made it clear the player has been on the trading block as far back as I think December. And wisely so. When you’re on a contract like that, and the GM hasnt approach you to see about an extension, what are you supposed to say? It doesn’t really indicate he can think on his feet to say he hasn’t thought about his future in Ottawa. That’s silly. But he sees the writing on the wall. Dorion was his sponsor and Dorion’s gone. The media question and subsequent buzz implied he doesn’t want to stay. Doesn’t seem it’s his call ATM.
You nailed it Graham. Chykrun never had a fair shot. But he did beat predictions of being injury prone. Personally I am intrigued by the possibility of trading both Chykrun and Chabot. In return I'd look for left and right stay at home d-men. Big physcial dudes. It would also free a lot of cap space for free agency or trades. They'd probably have to retain 2 mill of Chabot's salary though. But the double move would really shake up the d mix, and open it up so two of JBD, Guenette and Kleven can step up to fill the third pairing.