1 year, 800k is a pretty good deal.
I guess, but what role does he play?
Knowing our management, Batherson.Who does this bump into the AHL?
Knowing our management, Batherson.
Yes it's possibleJust think, we might have gotten Spezza for $1M if we had a real team.
I know this is weird, but for some reason I'm getting Clarke Macarthur vibes here... (when we signed him, not the concussion history).
I guess, but what role does he play?
Good points on the fit. One of the better recent signings or trades. Certainly better than Boedker level playersNew article
https://thehockeywriters.com/senators-sign-ennis-future-in-mind/
Future with the Senators
Ennis comes to Ottawa with much the same as last season, but there are a few special circumstances that could make his time with the Senators much more successful.
The first thing to note is that he is a natural winger, which he played in junior and during his most successful years in Buffalo, but he also plays center and has done so frequently in the NHL. That means he can fit into nearly any spot in the lineup, depending on where he is needed.
Very few roster spots are secure on the Senators. Only Brady Tkachuk and Colin White look to be guaranteed top-six roles. The rest of the team could end up virtually anywhere, depending on their training camp.
That gives Ennis the opportunity to fill in as needed. New coach D.J. Smith is familiar with him –and likewise Ennis with Smith’s system from playing in Toronto – and could rely on him to add stability early in the season while rookies like Drake Batherson get their feet under them. There’s also some familiarity with new development coach Clarke MacArthur, who played in Medicine Hat from 2002-05, leaving just before Ennis arrived. MacArthur could use him to help mentor young players.
Not completely sure. Somewhere in our bottom six. I feel like most of the forwards in our lineup are kind of interchangeable.
Seems to be pretty strong defensively.
Ennis really struggled for the first few weeks but has definitely turned it around. He has also been given a much longer rope than most, that's maybe where the disdain comes from. Obviously coach was patient with him and it worked.A lot of disdain for Ennis. All he has done is played 100% and people don't think he is any good, but at the same time have incredibly high standards on what they expect from him. Weird
Well said.Fast and talented bottom 6 veteran. He’s not blocking any kids, he’s providing shelter, mentor ship, and ensuring that we don’t have to rush any kids up into the NHL.
Development is key here, we all talked about wanting to not rush players, and this is what it looks like.
I'm not sure if he struggled in the first few weeks as much as fans said he was. I was pretty surprised at how quickly fans were calling him terrible despite playing ok. Same with Hainsey.Ennis really struggled for the first few weeks but has definitely turned it around. He has also been given a much longer rope than most, that's maybe where the disdain comes from. Obviously coach was patient with him and it worked.