Confirmed with Link: Tyler Motte to Motteawa [1yr 1.35m]

[Liver King]

 

[Senscore]

Very good depth pickup.


Just a few days ago he was the consensus pick of best available free agent remaining.

 

[DaveMatthew]

I really doubt any team is going to trade for Formenton at this point in time, and if his name is cleared, I'm not sure why the Sens would trade him.

If his name is cleared, there's a solid reason to trade him.

1. He has significant value
2. Ottawa may not want/be able to pay him what he wants on an extended term
3. Ridley Greig is angling for his roster spot

He's absolutely the asset we should use to improve the defense (if he's cleared).

 

[Liver King]

Motte is in no way a potential replacement for Formenton.

Grieg is Formenton's replacement, a guy like Motte just fills the gap in the short term

Obviously, this would only be the case if 1) they are looking to trade Forms or 2) the contract negotiations are not going well

 

[Bileur]

Nice inexpensive depth pick up. He’s got good wheels, is a hard worker and is good defensively.

I don’t like what this might signal for Formenton.

 

[Hale The Villain]

This is a great move. Motte is a good bottom 6er.

Makes me wonder about Formenton though.

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

Oh man, I love this one, Motte is a great bottom 6 depth guy. He will bring effort, that is for sure.

 

[coladin]

Formenton is going to be traded. Maybe it will be him and Zaitsev for Chychrun

 

[OUTHOUSE]

Fair enough. I just believe he is the perfect third liner for this team, but if it means upgrading D then I would understand.

 

[R We A Team]

Why is everyone in such a rush to trade Alex Formenton? In my opinion he is the type of player you keep not look to trade. Great speed, long wing span which helps for P.K. duties. He is a terror on the forecheck as well with his speed. SPEED KILLS.... when he hits his peak he will be deadly.

Why not wait and see exactly what we have on defence this year before starting to trade out players that will be worth a whole lot more sooner rather than later.

 

[GoSenatorsGo]

I believe this is the prelude to a Chychrun deal.

 

[DaveMatthew]

Why is everyone in such a rush to trade Alex Formenton? In my opinion he is the type of player you keep not look to trade. Great speed, long wing span which helps for P.K. duties. He is a terror on the forecheck as well with his speed. SPEED KILLS.... when he hits his peak he will be deadly.

Why not wait and see exactly what we have on defence this year before starting to trade out players that will be worth a whole lot more sooner rather than later.

I don't think anyone is in a rush to trade Formenton.

People are suggesting trading him in the context of acquiring a top-end defenseman like Jake Chychrun. You have to give to get. And what would have more value to this team? A stable top-4 D who can play 22-25 minutes a night, or a 3rd line LWer who can PK?

 

[Wallet Inspector]

Good signing, but I guess Dorion isn't confident in Kastelic taking years 4C role just yet.

 

[GCK]

Good signing, but I guess Dorion isn't confident in Kastelic taking years 4C role just yet.

You need to be able to go 15 deep with NHL calibre forwards. This gets us to 14, Formenton would be 15.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Ranger fan here.

Motte is a fantastic 4th liner and PK'er. Really changed the dynamic of our bottom 6 after we acquired him and we missed him when he got hurt. Our 4th line went from awful to awesome the second we got him and guys like Rooney were out injured/didn't play.

1.35 for 1 is a very strong deal as he's had trouble staying healthy, but with a one year commitment theres nearly zero risk attached to the deal. Wish we had the cap space to keep him on that deal.

 

[HSF]

this is a really good signing

should power our bottom line

 

[Burrowsaurus]

I believe this is the prelude to a Chychrun deal.

I think it’s more a prelude to potentially being short one LW to start the year

Also. Good depth is good

 

[Micklebot]

Huh. Wasn't expecting this. Seems like a good 4th line option, does this push Gambrell to be the 13th forward or are we making another move?

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Looks like a good depth player. I'm down.

 

[HSF]

Motte is better than Kastelic who can go to the minors no?

 

[MoreGore]

I was thinking that Ottawa needed to add veteran depth up front.

When you look at Ottawa and Bellville the teams look solid, but then you take out 4 - 6 players due to injury and that changes everything. A player like Motte fits in perfectly.

 

[DaveMatthew]

Huh. Wasn't expecting this. Seems like a good 4th line option, does this push Gambrell to be the 13th forward or are we making another move?

Based on the current players signed, I'd guess:

Tkachuk - Norris - Batherson
DeBrincat - Stützle - Giroux
Kelly - Pinto - Joseph
Motte - Gambrell - Watson

Kastelic and Hawryluk battle for the 13th forward spot.

I don't think we should underestimate how much DJ likes Parker Kelly. He was put in some good spots last year and showed well. If Formenton stays unsigned, I bet he gets the first crack at that 3rd line LW spot.

 

[Loach]

The real question we need an answer to is.. "if" Formenton is traded, who becomes the next target for "he who shall not be named"? White, Formenton...who will be next to face "his" wrath?! It could be anybody! It could be you!

 

[Senscore]

I really liked what I saw with Kastelic. I hope he gets a chance to stick it out on the big club.

 

[HSF]

losing Formenton and Brown in one offseason would be a huge hit for the sens imo

hopefully they can sign formenton