Speculation: Stepan on the outs in Ottawa already?

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[TkachukMyAho]

This will be the story out of Ottawa all season unfortunately. I think management had bigger ideas of what these players could provide as far as experience and skill, now they are reverting to what they should have done in the first place - punt the season and plug in more youth.

 

[SensontheRush]

Was Stepan serviceable at all last season? Should this have been expected?

 

[Brodeur]

It happens, they were probably going to shop him before the deadline at any rate. Might just be accelerated now if it's becoming a distraction. Bad news for all those people who bought Stepan Sens jerseys.

 

[ownal]

Oof @ the 6.5 million. 5th for him at 80% retention.

 

[Mike Jones]

Who can trade for him with his cap hit?

 

[Zats Muccarello]

lol wtf Stepan is one of the most likable guys in the league, wonder what went wrong with the coach

 

[Taluss]

TDA and pick for Stepan with retention

 

[nucksauce]

Stepan for Uncle Lou

 

[Mike Jones]

wonder what went wrong with the coach

This is Smith's big break as a head coach and he has a front row seat to witness his opportunity sinking like a stone. I'm waiting for the hi-light reel of him beating a player with a stick during a tv timeout.

 

[Wallet Inspector]

Sens have the worst pro-scouting group in the entire league.

 

[NotAVacuumSalesman]

It happens, they were probably going to shop him before the deadline at any rate. Might just be accelerated now if it's becoming a distraction. Bad news for all those people who bought Stepan Sens jerseys.

Why the heck would anyone wanna buy a Stepan jersey?

 

[Mrfenn92]

Why the heck would anyone wanna buy a Stepan jersey?

A big Stephan fan

 

[belair]

They traded a 2nd for him. I can't imagine why.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Is he mad because he thought he could coast ?

I feel like players who don't work aren't going to play for Smith.

 

[13pacheco31]

Why the heck would anyone wanna buy a Stepan jersey?

Pretty sure that was sarcasm

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

I forgot he was even on Ottawa this season

 

[Mike Jones]

Stepan for Uncle Lou

Why would they want Lou Lamoriello? All he'd do is give them pretty little haircuts and shaves and make them look like a helpless little boy's choir.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Song for Ottawa fans. I know, they need it.

 

[13pacheco31]

What happened to Stepan? He use to be a pretty good player on new York. He's not even that old

 

[swiftwin]

Oof @ the 6.5 million. 5th for him at 80% retention.

Pretty sure he's only getting paid $2m.

 

[NotAVacuumSalesman]

Pretty sure that was sarcasm

Apparently he's got fans in Ottawa. Go figure..

 

[Brodeur]

Why the heck would anyone wanna buy a Stepan jersey?

Who can trade for him with his cap hit?

Yeah, that's a tough one. Not sure if something like Dubinsky's cap hit, a draft pick / prospect, and two large pizzas could work? I forget if Melnyk has refused to retain money before, but in this case it wouldn't be as bad since Stepan was only due (a prorated) 2 million this season.

 

[ownal]

Pretty sure he's only getting paid $2m.

I guess you are right. His salary bonuses must of been paid already?

 

[Emerica]

Our coach is literally rolling him out on PP1. He ain't going anywhere, mostly cause no one else will want him.

We can probably have this talk closer to the trade deadline.