Drake Batherson a signé un contrat de 6 ans d'une valeur de 29 850 000 $ avec les Sénateurs d'Ottawa, le 3 sept. 2021. Le contrat comporte un cap hit de 4 975 000 $.
But really this is a fantastic deal for a guy who should grow into a talented top 6 mainstay (which is basically already is). Don’t see this becoming another Colin White, Batherson is a key piece to the Sens future.
With the North division last year I had the privilege of watching this kid a lot. I remember the first game saying who the heck is this? Although I am not a senators fan, from what I have seen I think this is a great contract for him and for them. Watch out for this kid.
He’s produced at every level.. qmjhl, wjc, ahl and this year he had a 50 point pace in the nhl. Even if he tops out at a 50-60 point player the deals well worth it considering everything else he brings.
Has to be a win for both. Drake cashes in and given his potential he could be out performing his contract as soon as this year... Which is crazy to say.
Love the Sens direction
Let's call it a 2 yr deal for $6 million ($3 avg), than Melnyuk forces a trade of him, so another team will pay the other $24 million ($6 avg) for the last 4 yr's.