Équipe: 2019-20 Sénateurs d'Ottawa

Date de création initiale: 8 sept. 2019

Publié: 8 sept. 2019

Mode - plafond salarial: Basique

Ok, so apparently one of the three Eastern teams in on Laine is Ottawa...even if I don't believe it for a second because he would increase payroll considerably after Dorion just spent the last 2-3 years doing everything to play a team under the cap floor.

Laine is a young super star winger with a wicked release. I would imagine the ask would be a young roster player, a first round pick, a top prospect and another good prospect.

Ottawa isn't really in a position to make a trade like this unless it falls out like the Karlsson trade. I.e lots of pieces but falling short of getting their best prospect or young player included.

Starting with the first round pick, I can't see Ottawa including a top 3 selection with their own pick but would offer the SJS 1st rounder they own. So, they would probably add a 2nd rounder (CBJ or DAL) to make up for it a little.

As for the roster player, the first one that comes to mind is White but he just signed a 6yr extension which they then used in a letter to all of the season ticket holders who didn’t renew to say look at how committed we are by signing White, please buy tickets. Tierney is a little older at 25 but had a solid 48 point season and would be a 2-3 center with RFA rights at the end of the season.

I can only really see three "untouchable" prospects for Ottawa. Batherson, Brown and Brannstrom. (Thachuk as well) The fan base is kind of invested here in Bath. As for Brown, the Sens don't really have top end center depth (until maybe the 2020 1st overall selection) and he is knocking on the door this season for a roster spot. I also don’t see anyway they would move Brannstrom because of his connection to the Stone trade. The Sens are littered with other great prospects though. So I would offer one at every position. Those who have seen Lassi Thompson highlights, can't wait to see in the line up with his shot and puck control under pressure. Formenton will be one of the fastest players in the league, and your pick of Daccord, Gus or Hogberg.

Again, it's a package. Laine is a RFA and the Peg can have this battle until Dec 1st. But this is what I would be comfortable giving and concentrating this prospect wealth into a young superstar.