Unless the organization is determined to have Ostapchuk play in the AHL next year as a developmental blah blah, I think he makes the team over Parker Kelly. Even if Ostapchuk isn't in Ottawa, Crookshank could also nudge Kelly to the scratch list.

I mean, it’s alright. Clifton for 3M is a bit much. Would much rather just sign Brannstrom for like 1.25m and then trade him for some picks or prospects. He needs a change of scenery after he was, well a bit overhyped. Wouldn’t be surprised if the Caps would be interested. Lot’s of forwards that have been great and d-man that would all want contracts, if the can’t get one of their d-man like gust back they could trade for Brannstrom.

cap strapped team before making the playoffs, and this team still probably doesnt make the playoffs

Can we stop getting plug options please. Need a real top 4D with experience

Why is the Extra Guy $800K?

With new ownership, you’ll get a Free Guy.

eh throw whoever you want on the 4th line, doesn't really matter for the sake of this. I agree though

trading Branny is a brutal idea. he's far underrated throughout the league, he's worth way more on a cheap contract on the 3rd pairing than his trade value

Sokolov over Ostapchuk , Kelly , Reinhardt , extra guy ……bring this guy up from Belleville and fish or cut bait with him. He has put up numbers and paid his dues.