Latest Update On Drake Batherson's Future With Senators Isn't Good

Latest Update On Drake Batherson's Future With Senators Isn't Good

Earlier this offseason, the Ottawa Senators experienced one of the biggest chances in recent franchise history, as captain Brady Tkachuk was traded to the divisional rival Florida Panthers in exchange for the No. 9 and No. 25 picks in the 2026 NHL Draft, a conditional first-round pick in the 2029 NHL Draft, and a second-round […] The post Latest Update On Drake Batherson’s Future With Senators Isn’t Good appeared first on HEAVY.

Senators Reportedly "Aren't Close" To Extension With Drake Batherson

While the Ottawa Senators and star forward Drake Batherson have begun negotiations on a contract extension for the 28-year-old, the two sides “aren’t close” to a deal, sources told Postmedia’s Bruce Garrioch earlier this week. According to Garrioch, the Senators “face a significant challenge” in trying to keep Batherson, a pending UFA, from hitting the open market next summer. Garrioch wrote that the player is “expected by league executives to c…