huge train dodge.....I love pageau, but holy poop is that way too much, both on $$ and term
- sensarmy_11

It will be a bad deal in 2-3 years, if not sooner. Great job by Dorion to maximize the value. If the Sens didn't go the extra length for Karlson, Stone, and Duchene contracts to entice them more, Pag is a no-brainer to be moved.

Ennis, Namestikov, and Demelo returns were a little lower than expected, but at least you got something.

It will be a bad deal in 2-3 years, if not sooner. Great job by Dorion to maximize the value. If the Sens didn't go the extra length for Karlson, Stone, and Duchene contracts to entice them more, Pag is a no-brainer to be moved.

Ennis, Namestikov, and Demelo returns were a little lower than expected, but at least you got something.
- Gord_Wilson_2.0

of those 3, the only one I hated was DeMelo.....but that's more because if that's all that was being offered, I would have preferred re-signing him (given age, ability, likely contract, chemistry with Chabot, etc)

It will be a bad deal in 2-3 years, if not sooner. Great job by Dorion to maximize the value. If the Sens didn't go the extra length for Karlson, Stone, and Duchene contracts to entice them more, Pag is a no-brainer to be moved.

Ennis, Namestikov, and Demelo returns were a little lower than expected, but at least you got something.
- Gord_Wilson_2.0

You said it..there was no intention of keeping superior players..why would they want to keep a 2nd-3rd line player on a long term deal when they’ll have so many pageaus in their system?

Dorion has redeemed his dignity a bit. The Demelo deal is still annoying..unless they’re able to resign him in the offseason which would be a “wow” move

of those 3, the only one I hated was DeMelo.....but that's more because if that's all that was being offered, I would have preferred re-signing him (given age, ability, likely contract, chemistry with Chabot, etc)
- sensarmy_11

We operate on the same brain wave

Ottawa from a rebuild perspective has won this draft.and so they should have considering they had the best and most to offer.

Holland for Edmonton though, has made the best moves without sacrificing any substantial pieces

Boston a close second

of those 3, the only one I hated was DeMelo.....but that's more because if that's all that was being offered, I would have preferred re-signing him (given age, ability, likely contract, chemistry with Chabot, etc)
- sensarmy_11

Agreed.

Boedker leading scorer the rest of the way

So, it is rather remarkable what Dorion has done.

He has added a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th draft pick this week.

It is like Ottawa has a second seat at the draft table.

He already had extra 1st and second round picks before the week even started.

Amazing!

nope, but Lafreniere is going to be a generational type player....Dahlin isn't
- sensarmy_11

Generational? that remains to be seen. Will he be a 70+ a year player - probably. 100+ point a year player - probably not.
Let's put things in the 2020 perspective. I would take Byfield/Stutzle + Drysdale over Lafreniere. How about you?
And I really like Lafreniere...

Generational? that remains to be seen. Will he be a 70+ a year player - probably. 100+ point a year player - probably not.
Let's put things in the 2020 perspective. I would take Byfield/Stutzle + Drysdale over Lafreniere. How about you?
And I really like Lafreniere...
- SensFan25

Lafreniere is a can’t miss prospect my dude.

I don’t think people realize how good he is.

To be a notch above a class, that is seen as maybe one of the deepest drafts in forever is a feat you can’t ignore.

i never said he was going to be like McDavid i said they compared him to McDavid, you are nitpicking here, click bait or not they compared him to McDavid, Mathews, Hall, they said he was a generational player....same said Dahlin was going to be as good a EK or better

https://thehockeywriters....-erik-karlsson-or-better/

so i guess everything that you disagree with is click bait? got it troll.
- Athrin

You are correct. The other guy is wrong.

Lafreniere is a can’t miss prospect my dude.

I don’t think people realize how good he is.

To be a notch above a class, that is seen as maybe one of the deepest drafts in forever is a feat you can’t ignore.
- Trilla

Yes. Lafreniere is a can't miss as a high end player. That doesn't mean he will be the best player in this draft. That remains to be seen.

I would take Byfield or Stutzle + Drysdale over Lafreniere because I think all three of these players will be fantastic down the road.

SJS got a 1st for Barclay Goodrow, Dorion could have gotten 2 first and an A prospect for ennis...(sarcasm), TBL got fleeced on a galactic level

Yes. Lafreniere is a can't miss as a high end player. That doesn't mean he will be the best player in this draft. That remains to be seen.

I would take Byfield or Stutzle + Drysdale over Lafreniere because I think all three of these players will be fantastic down the road.
- SensFan25

He will be the best player in this draft and I don’t think there’s a debate.

Obviously you can’t predict how careers will play out (injuries, team, linemates), but he, in my eyes is the most sure-thing Star.

SJS got a 1st for Barclay Goodrow, Dorion could have gotten 2 first and an A prospect for ennis...(sarcasm), TBL got fleeced on a galactic level
- Athrin

Stupid deal for Tampa.

But they’re going all in right now

He will be the best player in this draft and I don’t think there’s a debate.

Obviously you can’t predict how careers will play out (injuries, team, linemates), but he, in my eyes is the most sure-thing Star.
- Trilla

no prospect if a sure thing... remember Yakupov, Daigle and so many others 1st OA that flopped hard.

Exactly. I was about to post something similar. Thornton will go now too. Hopefully they sell everything. God willing, the Sens get two top 3 overall picks.
- kaptaan

Tkachuk-Byfield-Holtz would be tasty!

Yes. Lafreniere is a can't miss as a high end player. That doesn't mean he will be the best player in this draft. That remains to be seen.

I would take Byfield or Stutzle + Drysdale over Lafreniere because I think all three of these players will be fantastic down the road.
- SensFan25

Exactly. Think of it as franchise mode in NHL 20. You wouldn’t trade two 89 overalls for one 92 overall.

no prospect if a sure thing... remember Yakupov, Daigle and so many others 1st OA that flopped hard.
- Athrin

Seriously?

The yakupov draft was so weak, not just based on where players are now but leading up to it, there wasn’t a lot of buzz.

And Daigle? You’re gna mention a draft that happened in the 90s? Lol

More likely then not, the 1st overall picks tend to be the best players in their draft class.

This year is no different with Lafreniere.

Yes no prospect is a sure thing, fine...but you’re more likely to get a flop between 2-5 then get a flop at 1.

I could easily go through a list of the most successful 1st overalls and some of the worst 2-5 picks in the last 10 years

Hockey News podcast is on winners and losers on trade deadline day. Winner is Ottawa over and back again. Full marks to Dorion for an exceptional rebuild job. He is doing it how the textbooks laid out the proper way to do a rebuild.

Opening night the 12 forwards I want to see starting for the Sens are:

Tierney
Connor Brown
Asinamov
Duclair
Tkachuk
Nick Paul
Batherson
Logan Brown
Formenton
Josh Norris
Lafreniere
Marco Rossi

They might not win a lot....but they will be so much fun to watch!

According to dailyfaceoff...

Tkachuk White C. Brown
Paul Tierney Duclair
Boedker Anisimov Hawryluk
Balcers Peca Sabourin

Chabot Hainsey
Reilly Zaitsev
Englund Jaros

Hogberg
Anderson

Hockey News podcast is on winners and losers on trade deadline day. Winner is Ottawa over and back again. Full marks to Dorion for an exceptional rebuild job. He is doing it how the textbooks laid out the proper way to do a rebuild.

Opening night the 12 forwards I want to see starting for the Sens are:

Tierney
Connor Brown
Asinamov
Duclair
Tkachuk
Nick Paul
Batherson
Logan Brown
Formenton
Josh Norris
Lafreniere
Marco Rossi

They might not win a lot....but they will be so much fun to watch!
- spatso

Il be curious to see who starts the season on the team. I like your list, and it doesnt even have abromov or balcers.

According to dailyfaceoff...

Tkachuk White C. Brown
Paul Tierney Duclair
Boedker Anisimov Hawryluk
Balcers Peca Sabourin

Chabot Hainsey
Reilly Zaitsev
Englund Jaros

Hogberg
Anderson
- PavohnDatsvares

Colin white won't have a better opportunity then this to prove he is worth the money he signed for. Good haul for dorion the last few days. Should have lots of talent on that team in 5 years.

OTT going to win tonight VS CBJ, CBJ seems to have just given up playing hockey for the season....

OTT going to win tonight VS CBJ, CBJ seems to have just given up playing hockey for the season....
- Athrin

Columbus needs to pass NY...

as if I wasnt scoreboard watching enough.