Player Discussion Evgenii Dadonov (RW)

[Cat Herder]

3 x $5M AAV. Solid deal

$3.5M in 2020-21, $5M in 2021-22 and $6.5M in 2022-23

the low 1st year makes sense as from what I heard there is a 25% clawback this year, so he is gambling on the clawback being less in years 2 & 3

 

[Karl Prime]

I'm anxious to see how he does in the Sens lineup but I'm slightly guarded on the signing, as I would be about any guy in his 30's who signs a multiyear deal that isn't named Daniel Alfredsson.

He's not going to be playing with Barkov and Huberdeau, but he could still be productive playing with two of Tkachuk, Stutzle, Norris, and Brown for the next 3 years.

 

[GCK]

the low 1st year makes sense as from what I heard there is a 25% clawback this year, so he is gambling on the clawback being less in years 2 & 3

The escrow rates for the next 3 years were set in the CBA extension. It decreases yearly.

 

[Boud]

I haven't been excited to be a Sens fan in a long time. Feels good man.

I love this deal so much.

 

[Bileur]

Nice signing! Didn’t see that one coming.

 

[BankStreetParade]

I think he could be a good, veteran role model for Stützle as he adjusts to the NHL. Also, helps to instantly improve our PP1.

 

[Fandlauer]

I have to say I'm more than a little surprised he picked us. A massive upgrade over Duclair. Great signing.

 

[swiftwin]

I like it because it forces the kids to "push" the vets out. The last thing you want is to hand kids a free "spot" on the roster without needing to work for it. We still have a couple spots open for AHLers.

 

[krapsik]

yeah, maybe having Zaitsev and Zub made Ottawa more appealing? lol and he can mentor Abramov

I hope he mentors Sokolov to be "prohibited weapon".
Dadonov is almost same age as Anisimov. Maybe they have some connection too.

 

[Samboni]

Wow, it’s not often that there is unanimous consent across the board that GMPD got something right.

 

[slamigo]

Wow. Did not see this coming. Maybe we won't finish dead last?

 

[GoodGoodnotBad]

and LeBrun saying this doesnt close the door on Duclair..wow

 

[Sun God Nika]

The sens signed a valuable free agent who is Russian . Someone wake me up

 

[Daffy]

and LeBrun saying this doesnt close the door on Duclair..wow

Imagine signing Duke and then trading for a top 6 C? Dare to dream lol

 

[h2owned]

Great signing! Market must really been shot. Would've expected to have to give an extra year or an extra million.
Makes me feel much better about not signing Duclair.

 

[Wallet Inspector]

Great signing.

Beginning of the Melnyk redemption arc?

 

[DJB]

 

[Agent Zub]

Finally !! Good f***ing job Dorion.

 

[GCK]

I have to say I'm more than a little surprised he picked us. A massive upgrade over Duclair. Great signing.

Don’t bad mouth Duclair, there’s still a chance he comes back

 

[DJB]

BREAKING NEWS:

Dadanov agrees to be paid 5 million in Rubles instead of American money.

 

[inthewings]

Holy shit. I've been mostly negative recently, but I want to say unequivocally that I love this signing.

 

[Alf Silfversson]

Imagine signing Duke and then trading for a top 6 C? Dare to dream lol

I'd think that signing Duke then dumping Tierney for futures is the more likely scenario. But I'd be OK with a top 6 too! I do want to see at least 2 grads from the AHL in our forward ranks though.

 

[Sens]

the forwards would be ridiculous
Imagine having Duclair as a bottom six miss match like Havlat was

 

[Emerica]

Wonder how many goals we can expect from him this season. Didn't follow him much last year but I believe he mostly played with Barkov and Huberdeau (may be mistaken). Won't have that luxury here. Still a very welcomed addition to our top-6.

 

[Cosmix]

Competition, as far as I can tell, would be MacArthur, who greatly outperformed his contract

MacArthur outperformed his contract???