The Sens should look to trade some bad contracts this offseason. Even if it means taking some bad contracts back it could be a good thing.
Contracts Sens Should Move
Bobby Ryan signed for three more seasons (2021-22). Cap hit: $7,250,000 . For next three seasons he gets a $2m signing bonus each year and $5.5m in base salary.
Mikkel Boedker signed for one more season. Cap hit: $4m. Actual salary is $3m.
Mike Condon signed for one more season. Cap hit: $2.4m. Actual salary is $3m.
Contracts Sens Could Trade For
Corey Perry signed for two more seasons. Cap hit: $8,625,000. 2019-20: $8m Base Salary. 2020-21: $3m signing bonus, $4m base salary
Milan Lucic signed for four more seasons. Cap hit: $6m. 2019-20: $3m signing bonus, $3m in base salary. 2020-21: $3m signing bonus, $1m base salary. 2021-22: $2.5m signing bonus, $2.5m base salary. 2022-23: $3m signing bonus, $1m base salary.
David Backes signed for two more seasons. Cap hit: $6m. 2019-20: $3m signing bonus, $1m base salary. 2020-21: $1m signing bonus, $3m base salary.
James Neal signed for four more seasons. Cap hit: $5,750,000. Salary: $5,750,000
Ilya Kovalchuk signed for two more seasons. Cap hit: %6,250,000. 2019-20: $5,300,000 signing bonus, $700,000 base salary. 2020-21: $4,250,000 base salary.
Note: Some of these players might be bought out this offseason and others might be traded after they receive their signing bonus.