Senators general manager Steve Staios has turned his attention toward some of his Belleville free agents, and for the second straight day, he signed a 2021 first-round draft pick to a one-year, two-way contract for next season.
After Xavier Bourgault re-signed on Thursday, it was Tyler Boucher’s turn on Friday. Like Bourgault, Boucher had his best pro season, though it wasn’t nearly as impactful.
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Boucher had 12 goals, 14 assists, 26 points and 68 penalty minutes with the Belleville Senators. Games played are the key for Boucher, who matched his career high with 47 games played in yet another season affected by injury.
Boucher was a controversial first-round selection (10th overall) in the 2021 NHL Draft and just hasn’t been able to stay healthy.
In the five seasons since his draft day, he’s played only 177 hockey games total between his time at Boston U, the Ottawa 67s and the Belleville Senators.
The Senators are obviously hoping this is finally the season he can stay healthy and strong for an entire campaign and show what he can do.
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By Steve Warne
The Hockey News
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