Captain Brady Tkachuk says it’s frustrating because the #Sens “didn’t take steps forward, took steps back,” this season.
“What hurts the most is not being able to live out your dream and do your job for a long period of time.” pic.twitter.com/qFVN4kAsJB
– Claire Hanna (@clahanna) April 18, 2024
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They’ve been saying for a while now that they’re ready to win… but fans are still waiting for that moment.
Team captain Brady Tkachuk spoke to the media this morning and apologized for his team’s performance.
The vibe in Ottawa isn’t great, and we got that from Jakob Chychrun’s words, too.
The defenseman, who was acquired for a big price by the Senators in March 2023, was asked if he saw himself in Ottawa long-term…
That’s a tough question, I don’t know. Honestly, I haven’t thought about it. I know I have one more year (on my contract). There have been no discussions about an extension or anything, so I haven’t thought about the idea. – Jakob Chychrun
We agree that the question wasn’t a difficult one, contrary to what he said.
Jakob Chychrun asked if Ottawa is the place he wants to play the next couple of years:
“It’s a tough question, I don’t know. I honestly have not thought about that. I know I have 1 more year left (on my contract). There haven’t been talks of an extension or anything so I… pic.twitter.com/DzI2gClxso
– Claire Hanna (@clahanna) April 18, 2024
Chychrun has just one season left on his contract ($4.6M per year) and at the end of his deal, he’ll be as free as a bird.
The Senators will therefore have a choice to make: either keep Chychrun to convince him to stay… or trade him before the next deadline to maximize his value.
Because if the Sens lose Chychrun for nothing, it’s going to hurt.
They gave the 12th pick of the last draft to the Coyotes in the trade, along with two other second-round picks (one in 2024 and the other in 2026), after all…
Asset management in Ottawa when Pierre Dorion was the club’s GM was never perfect, and the Alex DeBrincat situation is another fine example.
They have to, because if they don’t…
It’s going to be tough for a long time, even if the Senators have what it takes to be a good hockey club on the ice.
Highlights
– Slaf can’t wait to represent Slovakia.
Juraj Slafkovsky on representing Slovakia
at the upcoming World Championships, from his latest NHL blog post.
– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) April 18, 2024
– Let’s go!
Direction Belleville for the Rocket. The stage is set for the two-way series between the Rocket and the Senators. A ticket to the real playoffs is on the table, with Utica watching closely and hoping for a miracle.https://t.co/pAARcYFtFI
– Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) April 18, 2024
– Patrick Kane won’t be going to the World Championship.
Patrick Kane says he won’t go to world championships
– Sean Shapiro (@seanshapiro) April 18, 2024
– To be continued.
Doug Armstrong said the Blues will interview a few candidates for their head coaching position, and Drew Bannister will be one of them.
– Matthew DeFranks (@MDeFranks) April 18, 2024
– Love this.
Luke Tuch on the buzz every time Lane Hutson got the puck: “It was crazy “#GoHabsGo newly signed forward Luke Tuch joins @grantmccagg and @GaumondShayne!
Full pod
Watch: https://t.co/hZyLk2XcBs
Listen: https://t.co/XyZUYQ1Z45#thesickpodcast pic.twitter.com/2vvCNBpcef– The Sick Podcast – Recrutes Draftcast (@sickpodnhldraft) April 18, 2024
– One thing at a time.
“Since the beginning of the Habs’ rebuild, it’s been fashionable to comment on their performances as if they were the handiwork of a 6-year-old. Beautiful features are magnified. The flaws are ignored .” https://t.co/040O3PSRaf
– Simon-Olivier Lorange (@SO_Lorange) April 18, 2024
