With the NHL and NHLPA locked in a bitter dispute over the new CBA, the Ottawa Senators have made a surprising move less than a month before the start of training camp in September.
Despite the bang up job done by Bryan Murray and his staff, Eugene Melnyk has decided to hand over the title of General Manager to…YOU. That’s right, you. In your infinite wisdom and extensive experience in the SensChirp comment section, Euge feels as though you are the man/woman for the job.
We all think we have the answer, well in today’s comment section I want you to tell me exactly what you would do if you were GM for week.
But it comes with some stipulations.
Most importantly- the job is yours for only one week. After that, B-Murr is either ready to take over the masterpiece you’ve created or clean up the mess you’ve left behind. Unlike the current regime, you can spend to your heart’s content. Free agents, trades, buyouts, anything goes. Any deals you make must be realistic and that will be judged by myself as well as others in the comment section.
If you were GM of the Ottawa Senators for one week, how would you make your mark? Will you keep the Sens on their rebuilding path or mortgage the future for a shot at it all next season?
Lay out your plan in today’s comment section. I'll pick my favourite from the bunch and feature the plan in an upcoming post. Now THAT's a prize!
- Ex-Senator Alex Kovalev is apparently planning a return to the NHL and says he has already received calls from a few teams willing to give him a try out. Apparently the idea of a shortened or non-existent season appeals to Mr. Kovalev. I for one would welcome Kovalev back to the NHL, especially on somebody else's team.
- For video game fanatics, the release of NHL 13 is just around the corner and player rating have already begun to leak. You can check out rankings for Eastern Conference players here. Of note- Erik Karlsson has received a rating of 86 while Chris Phillips comes in at 84. Interesting.
