Well it’s official. Boston University goalie Matt O’Connor has decided to sign a two-year entry-level deal with the Ottawa Senators , after weeks of speculation as to where he would end up. The three finalists were the New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks, and Edmonton Oilers. In the end I am a bit surprised he didn’t choose to go to the Oilers, just because of their need for a goalie and they may be a team on the rise if they can actually make some smart moves.
It was quite the good news to hear today, and no matter what happens with O’Connor’s development, this gives the Senators plenty of options and it makes them better.