Drake Batherson Contract Talks: Will the Ottawa Senators get a deal done before Sept. 15?
The Ottawa Senators want Drake Batherson back, and the winger has made it clear that he would like to stay. But the two sides have yet to agree on a new contract, with Batherson seeking an eight-year deal before the Sept. 15 deadline.
Batherson is entering the final season of his six-year, $29.85 million contract, which carries a $4.975 million annual cap hit. After achieving the best season of his NHL career, the 28-year-old is well-positioned to request a significant salary increase. But Ottawa has to decide how far it is willing to go to keep him.
Batherson is entering the final season of his six-year, $29.85 million contract, which carries a $4.975 million annual cap hit. After achieving the best season of his NHL career, the 28-year-old is well-positioned to request a significant salary increase. But Ottawa has to decide how far it is willing to go to keep him.
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