LeBrun: Senators emerging as legitimate option for Claude Giroux

[GermanSpitfire]

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[TheFinalWord]

I think if they can sign Giroux, it gives a bit of legitimacy to the team moving forward. Perhaps it would help with signing other free agents.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Been speculated for a while now. I’m hoping Ottawa can take a big step this year. That franchise is due for some proper ownership and management

 

[Qward]

Ottawa helping Girouxs agent up his contract offers from other teams.

 

[JKG33]

I mean this makes a helluva lot more sense than the Edmonton rumor. But I think he still stays in Florida at a discount. Or maybe Tampa. He wants a cup, Ottawa isn't there yet

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

He lives in Kanata, so it would make sense

 

[CupInSIX]

Put your balls on the table, Pierre, & trade for his rights.

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

I am not counting on it but I do think if we make a big push and add a few pieces in the days to come, it will go a long way in having him at least consider us as an option.

He is still a difference-maker and doesn't look close to done to me. I think he can be an impact player for at least 2 more years. Would be a game-changer for the team & the fanbase & I do not think that would be lost on CG.

 

[Five Alarm Fire]

I was always under the impression he wanted to end up there. Obviously has strong ties to the area. He probably wants to compete but he can be part of the solution on an up-and-coming team while having job security at home.

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

Would be a great addition for them, they could use a veteran leader like him

 

[Umingmak]

People have been saying this since before the Flyers sent him to Florida. It all comes down to what’s most important to him. Either he wants to be close to family, or he wants to win the Cup. I really couldn’t fault him either way.

 

[NyQuil]

I like the idea of it but LeBrun isn't exactly saying anything novel here.

"Ottawa Senators will emerge has a legitimate option, among other teams"

Ok?

(also, "has a legitimate option"? c'mon dude)

 

[CupInSIX]

I mean this makes a helluva lot more sense than the Edmonton rumor. But I think he still stays in Florida at a discount. Or maybe Tampa. He wants a cup, Ottawa isn't there yet

That would have to be one hell of a discount, since he could get 6M x 3 from Ottawa.

 

[BHawk21]

Tkachuk-Stutzle-Batherson
Debrincat-Norris-Giroux

 

[Bevans]

Senators need to create some momentum and excitement today so that Giroux's wife can make a more compelling argument that it's time to come home!

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

I like the idea of it but LeBrun isn't exactly saying anything novel here.

"Ottawa Senators will emerge has a legitimate option, among other teams"

Ok?

When's the last time we heard that about a significant UFA & Ottawa pre-FA day? I legitimately can't remember one. Only real major day 1 signing we've ever made, Gonchar, seemed to come out of nowhere IIRC.

It's an honour to have even been nominated

 

[Legion34]

People have been saying this since before the Flyers sent him to Florida. It all comes down to what’s most important to him. Either he wants to be close to family, or he wants to win the Cup. I really couldn’t fault him either way.

Or he goes to Toronto and has a bit of both.
50’m flight and a gauranteed round 1 game 7

After that you are on your own Claude

 

[NyQuil]

Tkachuk-Stutzle-Batherson
Debrincat-Norris-Giroux

I'd swap Stutzle and Norris but it does look like a much improved top six.

I'm not sure what the rest of the team would look like with the returns on those trades, however.

 

[Djp]

easnt this said before he even got traded from Philadelphia

 

[Mrfenn92]

Hope they get him

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

Giroux will decide between winning with Carolina but getting less term, a better chance to win with Edmonton but higher taxes, or money and term with taxes in Ottawa and lesser chance to win in Ottawa.

 

[SpezDispenser]

Put your balls on the table, Pierre, & trade for his rights.

Exactly.

 

[Bevans]

Giroux will decide between winning with Carolina but getting less term, a better chance to win with Edmonton but higher taxes, or money and term with taxes in Ottawa and lesser chance to win in Ottawa.

You left out most important aspects for ottawa. This is home for him and his wife.

 

[SpezDispenser]

It's the 1 player out of 7 million that actually has some interest in choosing Ottawa to sign.

So, he'll clearly sign elsewhere.

 

[NyQuil]

It's the 1 player out of 7 million that actually has some interest in choosing Ottawa to sign.

So, he'll clearly sign elsewhere.

It's been a long time since Hasek decided to sign here.