Player Discussion Artem Anisimov (C)

[Ouroboros]

 

[Clayonator]

I like the Russian factor. Can help ease in Abramov too along with Z.

Cohesion is big.

 

[PeterSidorkiewicz]

No. Anisimov's cap hit is 4.55M, but his salary owed over the next two seasons is 4M in 19/20 [2M bonus already paid by Chicago and 2M base salary] and 3M in 20/21 [1.5M bonus and 1.5M base salary]. His contract was front loaded. The Sens are on the hook for 5M while Zack Smith was owed 6.25M over the same time frame.

It's a money saving deal for Ottawa. Everything they do is about saving money.

Totally true, but in this instance I am also happy with the trade.

 

[BatherSeason]

As long as he keeps getting rid of those guys on that list I'm happy.

Oh, don't get me wrong, I absolutely agree with you, Dorion just needs to stop talking, ever.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Oh, don't get me wrong, I absolutely agree with you, Dorion just needs to stop talking, ever.

He provides a little comedic relief during this rough tough time at least.

 

[Silencio]

Gotta think Tierney or Pageau are on the block now.

 

[OttawaSenators11]

I like the trade for sure just wish it wasn't always about money ...

 

[Tuna99]

Nice deadline trade target.

 

[Sweatred]

What a great deal. Pleasantly surprised. I think Chicago has kicked tires on Smith in the past and a Connor Murphy swap was discussed when they still had him. I wonder if Tierney heads out the door as a result of this, or if we just roll 4 pretty decent centre based lines:

Tkachuk White Batherson

Duclair Anisimov Ryan

Balcers Tierney Brown

Ennis Pageau Boedker

Anosimov is 6.04... he may play with Tkatchuk. He also scored more goals than any of our centers last year.

 

[OmniSens]

Wow...Great trade for once.

 

[Engineer]

 

[BatherSeason]

In order to take this supposed rebuild seriously, fans of this hockey team would probably like to see where exactly all of this "money saved" is going. New scouts? Another asst GM? Chabot extension? Or just as we suspected, in the owner's pockets!

 

[Sensinitis]

Nice deadline trade target.

Feed him PP time let him produce and sell high. Very nice

 

[OttawaSenators11]

Local Chicago beat writers are reporting it's already paid, Capfriendly reporting it's already paid as well.

Beyond that, given Ottawa's past history you can assume that it has 100% already been paid by the Blackhawks. They never miss a chance to shave a little cash off the payroll.

Surprised we didn't have to add a pick for them paying the bonus lmao

 

[OttawaSenators11]

In order to take this supposed rebuild seriously, fans of this hockey team would probably like to see where exactly all of this "money saved" is going. New scouts? Another asst GM? Chabot extension? Or just as we suspected, in the owner's pockets!

Owners pockets indeed.

 

[swiftwin]

How shocked is everyone that Dorion didn't add a pick in this trade.

Because he obviously already traded them all away....

Oh wait, we have 11 picks in the 2020 draft, a +4 difference.

 

[Tuna99]

White is playing RW

 

[Cosmix]

As long as he keeps getting rid of those guys on that list I'm happy.

If he does, would that make him a hypocrite or a liar?

 

[stempniaksen]

I'm sure it won't actually shake out like this, but Boedkker/Anisimov/Ryan would be one heck of an expensive 4th line

 

[Micklebot]

Feed him PP time let him produce and sell high. Very nice

Not sure we will be able to inflate his numbers given he was playing with Kane on his wing in Chicago both 5v5 and on the PP

 

[Sensinitis]

Not sure we will be able to inflate his numbers given he was playing with Kane on his wing in Chicago both 5v5 and on the PP

Kane and Toews were separated on the PP?

I can see Anisimov pacing at 40+ points here with the proper usage.

 

[CanadianHockey]

Honestly, good trade. Smith doesn't have value, Anisimov is a vet who can eat top six minutes and chip in offensively.

I mean, if we're going to make deals to shed salary and take on cap, they should be along these lines.

 

[StoicSensFan]

Come on people, it's not just the cost savings cap-wise... we only need to replace the nameplate on the jerseys.

Maybe we can set up a nameplate trade with the Hawks

 

[Joeyjoejoe]

Now do Gusev!

 

[BatherSeason]

Feed him PP time let him produce and sell high. Very nice

They will absolutely do everything they can to sell even if he busts, as he is owed a signing bonus next year. We may even see a Dorion special where a draft pick is included.