Confirmed with Link: Brady to Fla: 9oa, 25oa, 2029 1st, and a 2nd

[bicboi64]

Tkachuk brought ppg product and was a size and physical factor in the top 6

He literally didn't bring a ppg product to the team, wasn't even ppd his last few years where his production was higher lol Its okay to acknowledge that he's a solid 65-70 point winger. Or can I start calling Zetterlund a 20g scorer even though he's hit that stat once?

 

[HSF]

Like I said earlier, Staios inherited a capped out non-playoff team with almost no picks or prospects. It was a bad situation. He's been trying to contend while also preserving the future, and so far he's actually threaded that needle really well.

We're still not in a great place, but I do think Staios did as well as he could have been expected to do with the Brady situation. It's going to be interesting to see what he can come up with.

Staois doesnt have a bad situation anymore. Blaming the old management after 3 seasons is loser talk. He has enough cap space to get multiple top wingers if he wanted to. He has enough assets to add skill.

We need to stop making excuses for the guy. It's time to do the job and make this a contender. You have Stuztle, Sanderson and Cozens on amazing deals. You have bath on another year of a super cheap deal

 

[Relapsing]

This team can obviously sustain losing a star player for a while but no Brady at all will hurt big time unless we magically find another true top-6 winger who brings physicality and intimidation, which we won't. The only somewhat decent trade piece we have is the #9 pick and then it's a bunch of nothing. Oh, and we also have no 2nd line LW.

Sorry but I can't live in fantasy land. Unless a literal miracle happens, we're about to regress and head towards yet another rebuild.

You know it's funny, in spite of everything there's still a part of me that is excited about possibility, even today. I think given our recent past, I'm not inclined to think of this as a game than something serious. I like games that give you lots of choices - and right now we have a lot of choices that are going to be made that will steer the direction of this team for a while.

We need someone who can play a physically intimidating game: I'm sure we could come up with a decent list of players that could give us that.

I'm inclined to believe that everything Tkachuk brought can be found elsewhere. Perhaps not in the same player, but maybe that's not a bad thing.

Anyways - what were the alternatives? Playing it out another year with a player that already was talked to about his level of engagement and getting a worse return next year? Walking him to FA?

We sure do have another hole in our roster though, it's undeniable. I'd for sure rather be talking about this though, than talking about whether or not it will happen.

It happened.

Now we get to see what's next.

 

[inthewings]

Staois doesnt have a bad situation anymore. Blaming the old management after 3 seasons is loser talk. He has enough cap space to get multiple top wingers if he wanted to. He has enough assets to add skill.

We need to stop making excuses for the guy and expect better.

I'm not making excuses for him. I don't think he needs excusing, because I think he's done a tremendous job.

But I also think this team is still feeling the effects of a decade of mismanagement under Melnyk/Dorion. That level of organizational rot takes years to overcome. We're absolutely still feeling the effects of it.

 

[Relapsing]

The ones who were there voluntarily yes.

Go back to posting more AI slop now, ok buddy?

 

[Joeyjoejoe]

Tkachuk brought ppg product and was a size and physical factor in the top 6

He is not easily replaced. Why do you think Florida a multi cup winning team was willing to drop 3 first rounders for him?

When did he bring PPG and 40 goals. The f*** are you talking about. You acting like we lost a top 10 talent.

 

[HSF]

He literally didn't bring a ppg product to the team, wasn't even ppd his last few years where his production was higher lol Its okay to acknowledge that he's a solid 65-70 point winger. Or can I start calling Zetterlund a 20g scorer even though he's hit that stat once?

he was a ppg this year

he had a broken thumb which effected his shooting. He put up 30+ goals the last 4 seasons

if we say he is a 30 goal 70 point power winger. That is almost impossible to replace. Who is avaliable that fits that?

Knies from what we know is only going for an overpayment and Ottawa ain't paying that to Toronto. is it Tuch?

I think we can all admit that adding 2 high end top 6 wingers is going to very hard

 

[Tnuoc Alucard]

Just because you don’t understand the implications of things doesn’t mean Senators fans have to approve of his actions.
Think of this as a teachable moment where you can put some effort into learning why the captain of a Canadian hockey team shouldn’t publicly support a guy who has threatened the sovereignty of their biggest ally. As a public figure your actions matter.

I suspect any American hockey player, who happens to be the Captain of Canadian team, is more of an American Patriot than proud, if at all, of being the Captain of the Canadian team…… To say Brady should put his Captaincy above his pride of being an American patriot is unrealistic in the least.

I am also sure, he, like most people knew …. The “threats” of annexation, trolling all along, and spun into much more than it ever was going to be…in fact some could say some Canadian Politicians used the trolling to distract from their domestic shortcoming during an election.

 

[hockey20000]

Finally he's gone couldn't be more happy he is a pain in the ass just like his brother and Dad gl in florids but I won't miss you

 

[HSF]

When did he bring PPG and 40 goals. The f*** are you talking about. You acting like we lost a top 10 talent.

how are we replacing a 30 goal 70 point power winger?

Am I wrong in saying that adding two high end wingers is going to be tough?

I am not sure what you are arguing are you saying we are better off now?

 

[coladin]

A lot of people got this wrong. @mysens and myself said it all along and we were laughed at and ridiculed. A lot of people here really thought Brady was going to play this contract out?

Man oh man , talk about living in denial.

Great return

 

[Joeyjoejoe]

how are we replacing a 30 goal 70 point power winger?

Am I wrong in saying that adding two high end wingers is going to be tough?

I didn’t say it wasn’t going to be tough. I am just calling you out on your inaccurate hyperbolic claims that we are losing a 80 point 40 goals winger.

 

[RayMartyniukTotems]

Wow the Sens trade thier best player and only get draft choices in return...9th overall,25th and maybe future first rounder(s)...move the Sens to Quebec city they're done

 

[HSF]

I didn’t say it wasn’t going to be tough. I am just calling you out on your inaccurate hyperbolic claims that we are losing a 80 point 40 goals winger.

I said 30-40 goal 80 point winger.

That really isn't that farfetched or am I missing something? He had a 37 goal season and was a ppg in the games he played this year

Even if its 30goals and 70point power winger why are you upset? I am stating this is not good for the franchise at all especially since the return is just a collection of picks

 

[Mingus Dew]

A lot of people got this wrong. @mysens and myself said it all along and we were laughed at and ridiculed. A lot of people here really thought Brady was going to play this contract out?

Man oh man , talk about living in denial.

Great return

Most of us were of the same mind. Only a vocal few head in sanders.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Wow the Sens trade thier best player and only get draft choices in return...9th overall,25th and maybe future first rounder(s)...move the Sens to Quebec city they're done

If the Sens move, I hope it’s to any city except Quebec City.

 

[Mingus Dew]

I said 30-40 goal 80 point winger.

That really isn't that farfetched or am I missing something? He had a 37 goal season and was a ppg in the games he played this year

Even if its 30goals and 70point power winger why are you upset? I am stating this is not good for the franchise at all especially since the return is just a collection of picks

Yes when you commit to core players and they f*** you over it’s bad for the team.

This much is obvious.

 

[Big Muddy]

What is so wrong with attending a UFC fight, being held on the WH lawn, on Flag Day, during the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the DOI?

He’s an American if you didn’t know .

Oh, are you saying the 100s of US Military personnel are clowns?

He's not a senator anymore bro. You don't have to defend him anymore.

Everyone on this board knows what the Count is trolling for. Same old, same old.

 

[inthewings]

Wow the Sens trade thier best player and only get draft choices in return...9th overall,25th and maybe future first rounder(s)...move the Sens to Quebec city they're done

This is really embarrassing, but it seems I missed the Sanderson/Stutzle trade with all the talk about Tkachuk being moved.

 

[Joeyjoejoe]

I said 30-40 goal 80 point winger.

That really isn't that farfetched or am I missing something? He had a 37 goal season and was a ppg in the games he played this year

Even if its 30goals and 70point power winger why are you upset? I am stating this is not good for the franchise at all especially since the return is just a collection of picks

because you acting like the sky is falling and that the franchise will cease to exist without him.

It’s gonna be fine. They can survive losing a 60-70 point guy. He’s not Kucherov or Draisatdl, calm down.

You have no idea what the roster is going to look like and what the assets are going to be used on. What’s the point of getting worked up about it.

 

[HSF]

Yes when you commit to core players and they f*** you over it’s bad for the team.

This much is obvious.

Tkachuk didnt really f*** over the team. Its actually really good he let Staois know he isnt signing here this early. Its up the Staois to figure out the best return and make this team a contender.

We don't need a mitch marner situation here

 

[bicboi64]

I think we can all admit that adding 2 high end top 6 wingers is going to very hard

Agree on the bolded, but I don't think we need two high end top wingers. It's ideal if we can one high impact winger, but some gambles on players that aren't the shiny toys in FA can pay off. In the context of replacing his offense, we have to remember, even if our offense takes a slight step back because Tkachuk isn't here, other players having some of Tkachuks ice time will mean more production. Zetterlund and Foegele are both safe bets for 40ish points each. If our goaltending also bounces back, we can steal a few games through there. Any draft pick we select at 9th overall having an impact or Yakemchuk getting more games is a bonus.

It's not going to be a division title this season, but we're not doomed.

 

[inthewings]

because you acting like the sky is falling and that the franchise will cease to exist without him.

It’s gonna be fine. They can survive losing a 60-70 point guy. He’s not Kucherov or Draisatdl, calm down.

For real. I have no idea whether this team will be good next year, but no team is collapsing because they lost a 60-70 point winger who doesn't play defense and can't skate.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

how are we replacing a 30 goal 70 point power winger?

Am I wrong in saying that adding two high end wingers is going to be tough?

I am not sure what you are arguing are you saying we are better off now?

On the bright side, left wingers are the easiest position to replace. And it won't be one guy. Chances are we replace those 70 points by committee.

It also means we can sign Spence and Bath, even if the deals might be more than I'd like. Move Zetterlund and bring in two left wingers (maybe move Halliday up the lineup?), balance out the roster more. Focus on three good lines that have some scoring ability.

 

[Loach]

This is really embarrassing, but it seems I missed the Sanderson/Stutzle trade with all the talk about Tkachuk being moved.

Drunks wander in when the door gets left open. Did you leave it open? Wasn't me. Just shoo him away.