Kovalev - worse free agent signings have been made. There was demand from fans for such a move.
Heatley - I believe that Heatley became an arse after the contract signing. Murray would have been lynched if he let him go.
Ryan - Knee jerk reaction to the Alfie fiasco. Response to female doging and moaning from fan base. Needed to sell tickets. I personally didn't like the move but there have been worse moves made.
Kelly / Fisher - Perfectly fine with these moves.
Bishop - very bad move
signing Jason Smith to 2 year deal - Most of the free agent signings have not worked out well from a value perspective but this is true of most teams. That is why draft/develop is crucial.
Spezza trade - didn't get good value. Did he have the budget to sign him? Personally, I was very tired of hearing all the fans female doging about Spezza and the behind the back pass. Spezza's contract for Dallas - not the best value.

My 2 biggest issues with Murray is that he has rushed too many players into the league (Cowen, Ceci, Lazar) and the free agent signings.

Most teams have bad signings. Take Detroit's contracts for Jimmy Howard and Stephen Weiss.
The team had drafted poorly in the years before Murray became GM and had no cheap, up and coming talent.

Personally, i would rate BM as a B- overall.
- SensFan25

Yeah I think if Murray is making moves to keep the fans happy then we know why we are so bad. I don't think anybody in this city was excited to sign Kovalev, I think most people were like WTF?

And you're right, he has let young players push their way onto the team - so that to me means no management discipline - you see Lehner, Rundblad, Cowen all basically saying they are NHL ready or they'll sulk and I think Murray succumbed to some of that.

Was thinking about our other suckers bet defensive prospect Cowen. My bad.
- Sens.sational

Cowen can certainly be put in the bust column. He did have a promising start to his career though.

Death!!

Go sens go!

Imo, I think Murray should step down. He could take an advisory role to remain with the team. I also think that the next GM needs to be brought in from outside the organization. Otherwise we will get the same results because Murray will still have some "pull" over the next GM.

Side note.... I've said before but I think we should have a look at Yak. He would be cheap to get and could pay off huge.

Imo, I think Murray should step down. He could take an advisory role to remain with the team. I also think that the next GM needs to be brought in from outside the organization. Otherwise we will get the same results because Murray will still have some "pull" over the next GM.

Side note.... I've said before but I think we should have a look at Yak. He would be cheap to get and could pay off huge.
- Maverick1818

Where would Yak fit ? 3rd line RW ? He shoots left but plays RW.


I'm not sure the Sens NEED his offensive instincts. What they need is forwards willing to play strong DEFENSIVELY.


I could see him going to Montreal at the draft, EDM would most likely want defensive help coming back the other way.

2. Phenom on the draft floor ( I think we all though Cowen you pan out)
- Sens.sational

I recall watching that draft and the news surrounding it, and the Sens were almost certain Kadri was going to be available and they were gunning for him. Cowen was a last minute change up after Burke grabbed Kadri instead. It's interesting to think about how things would have been different if small things had been different.