Tkachuk-Brown-Ryan
Duclair-Norris-Batherson
White-Tierney-Brown
Paul-Anisimov-Hawrlyuk
Formenton-Balcers-Abramov
Chabot-Zaitsev
Wolanin-Jaros
Reilly-Zub
Brannstrom
Hogberg
Nilsson
Simply looking at that roster, we are quite crowded as is and that's without including either top pick in 2020 draft or any possible depth signings via UFA
So, just for this off-season(via trade or UFA), what do you think will be the biggest add to the current roster? If you think we are adding someone, who do they replace? Will be fun to revisit this after.
I don't think the Sens will go after any big names. There is a chance they look to trade for a notable player but I wouldn't count on it. I think the Sens look to give young players and prospects key roles and then just add players to help build out the identity.
I could see the Sens maybe looking into some buy low type trades especially if they are kind of reclamation projects. They could take a serious look at Jesse Puljujarvi and maybe someone like Nick Ritchie. Ritchie struggled in Boston in the playoffs so they might look to part with him.
The Sens play a physical style so I see them looking to add players that fit that. I also think that it is clear that Sabourin isn't able to take on the role they thought he might so I see them looking to replace him with someone more capable. They invited Tristan Scherwey to camp last year and he performed well so I could see them looking at him again. Devante Smith Pelly is also looking to get back in the NHL so I could see him fitting with the Sens. Zemgus Girgensons is another UFA that fits the Sens style so maybe they take a look at him. Jordan Nolan would be a good replacement for Sabourin and he will be available for a 2 way contract so he could be a solid target.
They could also look at UFA's like Dustin Byfuglien, Wayne Simmonds and Corey Perry if they are looking for more of a veteran, although I don't know if they would sign here.