Ottawa Senators pending UFA Claude Giroux wants to return next season
Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Was told on Monday that Ottawa Senators forward Claude Giroux wants to play another season. The 38-year-old and is a pending UFA.
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Claude Giroux has spent his past four years with the Senators, and he isn’t ready to hang them up just yet.
Agent Pat Brisson, in a text, “He wants to play for sure.” Giroux said on exit day that if he plays next year, he wants to play in Ottawa. The sides haven’t spoken about a deal, but it’s likely one that wouldn’t take long to get done.
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Last year he signed for $2 million, with up to $2.75 million in games played and playoff bonuses. A similar deal would make sense. His bonus structure last year:
- $250,000 each for 20, 30 and 60 games played.
- $250,000 if Ottawa made the playoffs and he played 50 games
- $500,000 if Ottawa had won Round 1
- $250,000 if Ottawa won Round 2
- $500,000 if Ottawa won Round 3
- $500,000 if Ottawa won the Stanley Cup
Goaltending options for the Ottawa Senators
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: The Ottawa Senators need to find a reliable backup to play behind Linus Ullmark. James Reimer showed that he can still play, and could be an option on a one-year deal. Leevi Merilainen could be an option as well, but they’ll be checking out the goalie market.
Some external options.
Stuart Skinner – Pittsburgh Penguins – UFA – Believed to be one of the Senators top targets in free agency. Wouldn’t have pressure to be a No. 1. Term and money could be an issue.
Connor Ingram – Edmonton Oilers – UFA – The Oilers may try to re-sign him. Might be able to get him on a one-year deal, and there won’t be as much competition.
Frederik Andersen – Carolina Hurricanes – UFA – The playoffs have increased his value. Made $2.75 million last year.
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Jesper Wallstedt – Minnesota Wild – Cost would be huge. It’s believed the Wild would want Brady Tkachuk in a deal.
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