Confirmed Signing with Link: [OTT] Evgenii Dadonov signs with the Senators (3 years, $5M AAV)

[Evgeny Oliker]

Great deal for Ottawa. I'm surprised Florida didnt try to match this. I think Dadonov is more valuable than Hoffman so if they had to pick between those 2, I would think they should go with Dadonov

 

[Wandering Cynic]

But why would Dadonov sign here? Either way, happy as a Sens fan to have a good player on the roster: we don't have many.

Most teams have limited cap space. It was probably the best offer.

 

[kevsh]

Someone forgot to tell him who owns the franchise?

Kidding, sort of. Excellent signing by the Senators.

 

[Kranix]

That makes no sense for Dadonov why Ottawa? they aren't competitive not even close.

That's more confusing than Hall to Buffalo because at least Hall gets to play with Eichel for a year and then cash in.

Maybe Dadonov just wants to play pro hockey. [MOD]

 

[BB06]

That makes no sense for Dadonov why Ottawa? they aren't competitive not even close.

That's more confusing than Hall to Buffalo because at least Hall gets to play with Eichel for a year and then cash in.

No one else has any money

 

[themelkman]

With the canadian division being a thing, I think Ottawa has a chance this year...

 

[BB88]

That makes no sense for Dadonov why Ottawa? they aren't competitive not even close.

That's more confusing than Hall to Buffalo because at least Hall gets to play with Eichel for a year and then cash in.

Money.

 

[bert]

That makes no sense for Dadonov why Ottawa? they aren't competitive not even close.

That's more confusing than Hall to Buffalo because at least Hall gets to play with Eichel for a year and then cash in.

They're gonna run those soft leafs into the ground.

 

[Ser Grogu]

Calling it now -- Ottawa will win the Cup within four years...

Hi Euge

 

[One Winged Angel]

Very good signing for Ottawa, market isn’t great right now for scoring forwards. Gotta imagine Hoffman signs for something close to this. Going back to Florida?

 

[topshelf15]

Finally,we get someone that isnt on a one year retirement contract...As veteran experience

 

[BWJM]

Ottawa is actually getting interesting. Will interesting to follow in the next while. Lots of prospects and random signings lately.

 

[branch]

Well, that's odd from Dadonov's perspective. Must have been the only team offering him real cash.

Ya I forgot Ottawa is in the NHL and there is literally a less than 0% chance anyone would ever play there

 

[super6646]

Wait wot?!

Damn. Great contract.

 

[Mickey Marner]

Ottawa has done pretty well this off-season. Still a year or two away, but good progress.

 

[Flyer lurker]

Have to say good for Sens fans. Owner finally spent a buck. I will say I wonder how much of contract is backloaded and if Dad spends 3 years in Ottawa. But arguably today may bring an emotion that many Sens fans have had a right to be missing. HOPE!

 

[Gurglesons]

Ya I forgot Ottawa is in the NHL and there is literally a less than 0% chance anyone would ever play there

I just don't see what the attraction to Ottawa is besides being the only team willing to get him 5 mil over 3 years.

 

[TheTotalPackage]

Easy to crap on the franchise, but Dorion has had a dynamite off-season thus far. From the draft, to the Murray trade (the extension was a little rich, but whatever), and now this signing.

 

[TOGuy14]

Good deal for Ottawa.

The current frozen cap structure actually works out beneficial for cash poor teams like Ottawa. Players now want backloaded contracts hoping that the economic outlook will be better in a couple years time

 

[branch]

That makes no sense for Dadonov why Ottawa? they aren't competitive not even close.

That's more confusing than Hall to Buffalo because at least Hall gets to play with Eichel for a year and then cash in.

We have won far more playoff series than the Leafs in the last 5 years

 

[Qward]

I was not expecting this. I am pleasantly surprised

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Wait, what???

 

[Vitto79]

Whaaaaaa didn’t see that coming
They have to spend to the floor so why not

 

[Karl Eriksson]

Smells like success

 

[branch]

I just don't see what the attraction to Ottawa is besides being the only team willing to get him 5 mil over 3 years.

It's a great city to live in, lots of Russians on the roster and in the system, he will get top 6 minutes, he can play #1 PP, he can play with a solid young core?