is that all he costs? lol

No, he would cost more. This is a Qty over Quality proposal which would/should be swiftly shut down.

Ottawa finally has a strong blueline, why would they blow it up like this? Especially for such a terrible return.

Chabot has warts defensively, but he's one of the best Dmen in the league at driving offense. He's a massive reason Ottawa was ever close to the playoffs this season. I don't know how you trade a player like that before you see what he can do with this team fully healthy, especially with a real NHL coach. Chabot has played his entire career under three head coaches, Guy Boucher, Marc Crawford and DJ Smith.

understandable. Just nervous with cap management, winger depth, and well goaltending.

I haven't watched a lot of Sens hockey since the Chychurn acquisition.....

There is merit is moving Chabot for the stated reasons here (it's a good contract, fairly young and goooood), BUT.......

Had Chychurn been playing RD? If so, has he looked out of place (this was a concern of many)

Can Sanderson and Chychurn replace the playoffs driving abilities of Chabot? (Sometimes spreading that out proves to be more)

Is Bernard-Docker and/of Thomson ready to make the jump? (This would put Bränsström on the left.side here)

How sold is the organization on Sogäard? (Under the impression he IS the guy, just not ready) where signing Raanta maybe a bit much.....

Soooo many questions to answer before going down the move Chabot rabbit hole.

Tbh, they were trying everything once Chychrun got here. They had him on the right with Chabot or Sanderson, Chabot on Chychurn's right, they ran the three of them on the left side putting Brannstrom with Chychrun. If I had to guess it'll be Sanderson-Chychurn Chabot-Zub.

I think JBD will be in the NHL full time this coming season. He's been competent this season, and he's losing his waiver exemption. He'll be in the show, either as a 6 or a 7. Right now my money would probably be on them extending Hamonic for cheap, and letting the best two of him Kleven and JBD stay up and swap in and out as Branny's partners. Branny has quietly been arguably Ottawa's most consistent Dmen this season, can play both sides, I've got no worries about the 3rd pair with him on it.

Goaltending is the top concern this offseason for sure. Need to leave money to make a significant add there. Forsberg is much better than his save % this season, but he needs a guy who can take games away from him. The dream is Swayman.