Drake Batherson is staying in Ottawa for the long haul.
The Hockey News’ Steve Warne and co-host Gregg Kennedy break down Batherson’s eight-year, $82-million contract extension, including the timing, trade protection and why his commitment matters after a turbulent summer for the Senators.
Also discussed:
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Batherson’s new deal: Is $10.25 million per season a fair price, and could the contract eventually become a bargain?
The NHL’s salary explosion: How offer sheets, a rising cap and massive young-player contracts could affect Thomas Chabot, Artem Zub and other Senators.
An unusually short training camp: With few roster openings and limited preseason action, do Ottawa’s bubble players have any real opportunity?
The end of fitness testing: Why the NHL’s new training-camp rules have left some coaches concerned.
Ottawa’s prospects shine: Jaxon Cover’s seven-point weekend headlines an impressive showing that also included Kasper Halttunen, Christian Kyrou and others.
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Goaltending questions: Cam Talbot lands in Columbus, while Ottawa must decide whether to begin the season with Linus Ullmark, Samuel Ersson and Leevi Meriläinen.
That’s all in this episode of Sens Nation, the official Senators podcast of The Hockey News.
By Steve Warne
The Hockey News
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