Confirmed Buy-Out [OTT] Senators buy-out F Colin White

[MMC]

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[Qward]

I am shocked. Shocked I tell you!!!

 

[Amadeus]

I'd love to sign this guy in Toronto. There is some potential there to be a solid third liner.

 

[MMC]

So what exactly made Colin White go from being 6 year deal worthy to buy out worthy at 25?

 

[Captain Mountain]

Pretty decent chance he signs in Montreal. They were reportedly interested at the deadline and Hughes is his former agent.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I'd love to sign this guy in Toronto. There is some potential there to be a solid third liner.

I wouldn't be against that

 

[danyhabsfan]

So what exactly made Colin White go from being 6 year deal worthy to buy out worthy at 25?

It's their last year to buy him out for 1/3 instead of 2/3.

Thats why they have to make this decision right away.

He had some injury trouble and he's been passed on the depthchart.

 

[Qward]

I am shocked. Shocked I tell you!!!

So what exactly made Colin White go from being 6 year deal worthy to buy out worthy at 25?

He didnt live up to his contract. They thought he was going to be a top 6, he hasnt been. By buying him out now, it only costs $875,000 per year for 6 years vs $15,750,000 that would be owed in real dollars over the next 3 years.

 

[Ashrum]

So what exactly made Colin White go from being 6 year deal worthy to buy out worthy at 25?

He was paid on potential and with injuries and production levels he didn't live up to that contract. He is an awesome player but not worth the contract he signed so this was the best option for the sens.

I will miss him here and hope he can be signed later, great player just not a star.

 

[Lays]

Going to Boston I’d bet

 

[RangersFan1994]

This has Rangers all over it

 

[Tob]

Sens planning their rebuild on going all in during the 2024-2025 season with Colin White's $625K cap credit to tip them over the edge.

 

[Hockey 4 Life]

I'm going to guess Toronto, Boston, Montreal, as one of the teams to sign him.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Sucks, but it's the best course of action for this team. Not a very punishing buy-out.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Colin White is an NHLer - he was just around $2M overpaid for what he brought. The u26 buyout rules made this a no-brainer also - Best of luck to Colin White, he'll be a great addition to someone's 3rd line!

 

[Empoleon8771]

I think White will be a really good buy-low UFA option this summer, similar to what guys like Kase and Heinen were last year. You could likely get him for a cheap 1 year, reclamation style project to help out your bottom-6.

Edmonton should be all over him in UFA I think.

 

[RangersFan1994]

I'm going to guess Toronto, Boston, Montreal, as one of the teams to sign him.

Rangers need depth at center more than those teams to. I bet he'll be a Ranger by free agency

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

So what exactly made Colin White go from being 6 year deal worthy to buy out worthy at 25?

The deal was always a bit risky, and was actually an important one regardless of how it went: it was the first big commitment between team and player since... Karlsson's 2nd contract, I think??

Since then, Chabot, Batherson, and Tkachuk have followed suit.

On top of that, injuries really killed any momentum he had. Just when he got back in a rhythm, he would get hurt again. Hasn't been able to add the strength he's needed, and has been passed by other guys who need to get paid.

I think if you roll the dice 100 times, there are probably 30 times where things end up pretty decently. And I do still think White has the chance to become a good player. But he needs a fresh start and I am glad that he will get one.

Another great signing by the sens

Man oh man what a charmed, fulfilling existence you must live

 

[Hockey 4 Life]

Rangers need depth at center more than those teams to. I bet he'll be a Ranger by free agency

You could be right but thats why I said it was a guess. I'm not claiming any inside information.

 

[99ovr]

Amazing move for the Sens, White has zero offensive ability and has a slightly above average defensive game, an absolute albatross for 4.75m for another 3 years.

This shows the Sens are looking to win, they gained I believe a net 3.8m a year in cap savings which can be used for an upgrade for whoever replaces him.

People always say, "but he's well liked in the dressing room!1!1!1!1!", as good friends as he is with Brady and Chabby, they definitely know that having him on the team at 4.75m is holding them back. Great move for the Sens, an absolute horrible draft pick and at least they know when to cut their losses.

 

[LeProspector]

Whatever team lands White they’re going to love him - he is great in the locker room, great guy to help gel the team together. He will fit nicely on a teams 3rd line. The 1/3 buyout was just too good of an opportunity to pass up. He is definitely still an NHLer.

Pittsburgh, Boston, New York seem like interesting candidates

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Amazing move for the Sens, White has zero offensive ability and has a slightly above average defensive game, an absolute albatross for 4.75m for another 3 years.

This shows the Sens are looking to win, they gained I believe a net 3.8m a year in cap savings which can be used for an upgrade for whoever replaces him.

People always say, "but he's well liked in the dressing room!1!1!1!1!", as good friends as he is with Brady and Chabby, they definitely know that having him on the team at 4.75m is holding them back. Great move for the Sens, an absolute horrible draft pick and at least they know when to cut their losses.

If White was being paid 2.75 instead of 4.75 - that's an easy contract to move. He is still a solid NHLer. Just a little overpaid and a buyout opportunity too good to pass up came along.

 

[BKarchitect]

Colin White was like a super expensive Tyson Jost.

Both are incredibly vanilla/mediocre players at this point, good enough to play regularly while always leaving you longing for an upgrade or more impactful presence. With a pedigree that leaves you hoping for a “level up” that at this point is simply not likely to come.

 

[NyQuil]

So what exactly made Colin White go from being 6 year deal worthy to buy out worthy at 25?

Mark Stone.

 

[Hockey 4 Life]

White is a solid player at 2 to 2.5 million. The sens gambled and locked him up because he has the potential to be very good and still does. Only reason for this move is the one third buyout now instead of two thirds buyout later. I'm a leaf fan as well so no bias here in favor of Ottawa.