It’s time the Sens new management puts their foot down. If Brady and Chychrun want out, get rid of them. Then call everyone else in, and make sure this isn’t contagious.
They have all the leverage with Brady, but Chychrun has some leverage in his situation.
Unfortunately he’s not the player many of us thought he was going to end up. Me included. He’s much closer to Gostisbehere, than he is to a Hanifin. His defensive lapses are not what you see from top end dmen. Does he “carry a pair” better than Ghost? Absolutely, and that increases his value over a player like Ghost, even though their production is very similar. He’s just not a great defensive player. It’s why it’s laughable that anyone would suggest the Sens keep him over Chabot.
Production is all that matters for players in their prime. He’s not a prospect anymore. Has a big name, but his production matters most now. He didn’t become what many thought. Exactly why his trade last year, was much less (in return) than many anticipated.
He’s still worth what they gave up last year, or a quality player (or two) in return. In fact, a hockey trade is what they should pursue. 100%. Get themselves a role playing dman, and a very professional forward. A player who can play up and down the lineup, kill penalties, and give you 35-50 points a season, who has term.
Use Chychrun’s value, to place a couple of those “professional” players (they say they want to add) into their lineup. The days of futures have to be over in Ottawa. Use assets to better the team. Not the future.