Confirmed Signing with Link: [OTT] Sens Extend Chris Tierney (2 Years, $3.5M AAV)

[LTIR]

1. Well, he did say the words “decent deal.”

2. Just curious, what do you think you’re getting for $3.5m?

From UFA market u can probably get Hoffman with 3.5M. Duclair, AA or Kahun easily if not 2 of them.

OTT may not be attractive to many UFAs so its a good deal for both sides.

 

[robsenz]

Well if my NHL20 experience is any indicator he will be the number 1C this year. That's a good price

I legit try to demote him on the 4th line and he still always finds a way to lead my team in scoring, lol

 

[Coachcorner]

Tierney is not “first” anything, except maybe first PK unit. He does a decent enough job in several areas without excelling at any.

Contract is a good deal for both player and team. Comparable to Eller/Bonino at a similar age, who are comparable players (in role, not necessarily style).

Ok sire. Whom will play that first C role then? White? And White is also on the powerplay one I'm sure no?

 

[One Winged Angel]

From UFA market u can probably get Hoffman with 3.5M. Duclair, AA or Kahun easily if not 2 of them.

OTT may not be attractive to many UFAs so its a good deal for both sides.

Yeah but those guys in a normal market wouldn’t be getting deals that low. They’ve misplayed their hands and as for Hoffman, it remains to be seen whether he signs for that, or if it’s more.

Tierney in a normal market would get 4m+.

 

[Karl Eriksson]

Tierney is not “first” anything, except maybe first PK unit. He does a decent enough job in several areas without excelling at any.

Contract is a good deal for both player and team. Comparable to Eller/Bonino at a similar age, who are comparable players (in role, not necessarily style).

He may not be a 1C but he will be used that way this year.

 

[TheNewEra]

1 Year less then what I was expecting so that alone makes this a good deal

 

[Riptide]

Logan Brown has Senators fans salivating about his potential due to his offensive vision, hands and large frame. (unless you're referring to Connor Brown)

Unfortunately, he has yet to prove himself on any consistent and substantial basis due to injury.

If you are referring to Connor Brown, I think he has a bit more jam and is a bit more versatile and useful than Tierney.

Tierney is a fairly unspectacular player, a cerebral playmaker who doesn't demonstrate a great deal of intensity but doesn't cost his team defensively either. I'd be surprised if he generates a lot of excitement or interest on the part of Senators fans, who mainly regard him as a placeholder before those prospects step up and step in.

There are a few Senators fans out there who think he figures into the team long-term, but judging by the contract length, I'd be surprised if Dorion agrees.

I think Dorion is just hedging. More term would have costed Ottawa more money (AAV). Two years allows him to keep things low, while giving Ottawa time to see what happens with Brown (and any other centers Ottawa has).

 

[Riptide]

From UFA market u can probably get Hoffman with 3.5M. Duclair, AA or Kahun easily if not 2 of them.

OTT may not be attractive to many UFAs so its a good deal for both sides.

1. Which one of those guys is playing center for Ottawa next season (a position they're already weak at)?
2. Why are those guys going to Ottawa for that money vs half a dozen other teams that have a good bet to actually make the POs?

 

[Korpse]

He's a useful player but I've never seen a player so reluctant to shoot the puck. 352 shots in 284 games played.

 

[mattihp]

I legit try to demote him on the 4th line and he still always finds a way to lead my team in scoring, lol

Had him in the third line and he won scoring for Ottawa with 9+48.... AND took home the Selke?!

 

[egelband]

Get the best bottom six. Islanders style. Could work out.

 

[OmniSens]

He's a useful player but I've never seen a player so reluctant to shoot the puck. 352 shots in 284 games played.

Bobby never really shot the puck enough either... But, Tierney isn't known for his shot, although it's a fairly accurate one. (10.7 Shooting% career average)

 

[lawrence]

Key to the Karlsson trade.

 

[playasRus]

From UFA market u can probably get Hoffman with 3.5M. Duclair, AA or Kahun easily if not 2 of them.

OTT may not be attractive to many UFAs so its a good deal for both sides.

If we're targeting a top 3C specifically, that limits the UFA list down to a handful of guys. I'd love Granlund, Kahun, Brassard round 2, Haula, Galchenyuk, but I'd imagine if they were to sign in Ottawa, signing Tierney isn't going to be the obstacle. White, Tierney, L. Brown, Anisimov is not a center depth that would be in the way of adding another C, especially when almost all of them have spent time on the wing.

I'm guessing most of the UFA guys are resisting signing smaller contracts (Hoffman/Galchenyuk/Granlund aren't looking to downgrade to 3.5mil from his 5 mil contracts when they're looking for their last big pay day).

 

[robsenz]

He's a useful player but I've never seen a player so reluctant to shoot the puck. 352 shots in 284 games played.

I don't think its' cause he's reluctant, more so can't make space for himself to take a shot. Plays a pretty safe game that keeps you wanting more cause you know he's not out there winning one on one battles and taking charge of a game. Doesn't appear to work super hard...just kind of there skating around, but isn't a liability on the ice, so it doesn't hurt the team. He's unique in that sense.

 

[ponder]

The AAV is solid, i'm happy.

He's going to be our 1C this year, and hopefully next year someone (hopefully a German) grows into that spot.

I'm 90% sure that the Kraken will be drafting him from us for Y2, so I really see this as a 1 year deal.

Yikes, that’s not good. Tierney is a mediocre 3C, having him at 1C is a pretty scary prospect.

 

[Karl Eriksson]

Yikes, that’s not good. Tierney is a mediocre 3C, having him at 1C is a pretty scary prospect.

yeah but we have pretty scary prospects.

 

[PoutineSp00nZ]

Yikes, that’s not good. Tierney is a mediocre 3C, having him at 1C is a pretty scary prospect.

I don't get posts like this. Tierny has been scoring over half a point a game for the past 3 seasons, is responsible defensively and can contribute on special teams. He's not an elite talent by any means, but he is certainly a capable middle 6 center. Maybe just a case of a player being so not flashy that people who only watch him play a handful of games think he's way worse than he is.

The Senators are going into this season with the goal of developing young players. That's it. They're going to have 3 or 4 very balanced lines with guys like Tierney taking the pressure off the youngsters. So whatever order of line Tierney might be on, doesn't mean he's that number of a centre. He could technically be on the 2nd line and play less than the guy on the 3rd. Or more than the guy on the 1st.

 

[playasRus]

If we're targeting a top 3C specifically, that limits the UFA list down to a handful of guys. I'd love Granlund, Kahun, Brassard round 2, Haula, Galchenyuk, but I'd imagine if they were to sign in Ottawa, signing Tierney isn't going to be the obstacle. White, Tierney, L. Brown, Anisimov is not a center depth that would be in the way of adding another C, especially when almost all of them have spent time on the wing.

I'm guessing most of the UFA guys are resisting signing smaller contracts (Hoffman/Galchenyuk/Granlund aren't looking to downgrade to 3.5mil from his 5 mil contracts when they're looking for their last big pay day).

Guess I was wrong

 

[bert]

Who do Sens fans prefer, Tierney or Brown?

Brown not close at all.

 

[bert]

From UFA market u can probably get Hoffman with 3.5M. Duclair, AA or Kahun easily if not 2 of them.

OTT may not be attractive to many UFAs so its a good deal for both sides.

Lol Hoffman is getting more than 3.5 man.

Tierney is a good place holder in Ottawa for whats about to come. Good for taking the hard matchups the next couple years, good contract for both sides.