NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 04: Nashville Predators left wing Austin Watson #51 lines up for a faceoff against the Vancouver Canucks during the first period at Bridgestone Arena on April 04, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
Ottawa finds another roster filler and sacrifices another draft pick
Watson 28, has been a part of the Nashville Predators over the last five seasons, mainly in a fourth-line role. With the Senators only having 16 players under contract for next season, they’ve had to make some moves to get NHL bodies on the roster, similar to the Gudbranson trade a few days ago.