Senators "Not Close" to Finalizing Contract Extension with Drake Batherson

Senators "Not Close" to Finalizing Contract Extension with Drake Batherson

This has not been a great offseason for the Ottawa Senators to say the least. Of course, the big story is the departure of former captain Brady Tkachuk to play with his brother Matthew on the Florida Panthers. The Senators quest to return to the postseason in 2026-2027 will be difficult as they will have […] The post Senators “Not Close” to Finalizing Contract Extension with Drake Batherson appeared first on HEAVY.

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Ottawa Senators still have to close a gap with Drake Batherson Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Garrioch writes that there is still a gap between the Ottawa Senators and forward Drake Batherson on what his next contract looks like. The clock is ticking: Batherson is eligible to sign an extension as of July 1st, but by September 15th, the Senators and Batherson will lose the ability to complete an eight-year deal. The player wants that, and …