Eric Duhatschek of The Athletic: Marian Gaborik’s salary decreases in the final three years of this deal – $4.575 million, $3.175 million and $3.075 million. Not buying out Gaborik after this season and waiting a year, the cap number would be even lower. The Senators may need him on their roster anyways as they’ll need some proven NHL players to remain competitive.
On the Ottawa Senators and …
TSN: Darren Dreger on the Senators asking for a lot for center Derick Brassard.
“As much as it appears that he is the top centre available, you know, if you’re paying the premium, which is what Pierre Dorion has got to be asking for – otherwise again, why trade him?