The club is also expected to let Kelly test the unrestricted free agent market by not giving him an offer either. He’s a restricted free agent with rights to arbitration and after seven years in the organization the club has decided it wants to move on.
Kelly, who made $775,000 on the first one-way contract of his career, recorded eight goals and 18 points in 82 games last season. The Senators offered him a deal, but weren’t able to get anything done. He’s a solid fourth-liner and should be able to help somebody else.