Brewin Flames Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Sanderson signs 8-year, $64.4 million contract with Senators Defenseman had 32 points as rookie last season; deal begins in 2024-25 Jake Sanderson signed an eight-year, $64.4 million contract with the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday. The contract, which has an average annual value of $8.05 million, will begin next season. The 21-year-old defenseman had 32 points (four goals, 28 assists) in 77 games last season and was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team. Sanderson was selected by Ottawa with the No. 5 pick in the 2020 NHL Draft. Sanderson joins forwards Tim Stutzle and Brady Tkachuk, and defenseman Thomas Chabot as those committed to the Senators at least through the 2027-28 season. His contract includes a 10-team no-trade clause, which will be applicable to the final three seasons. “Jake’s transition to the pro game has been flawless,” Ottawa general manager Pierre Dorion said. “He’s a very mature young man who demonstrates a routine and skillful ability to play important minutes with poise. An effortless skater who holds himself to a high standard, he has the talent to be one of the best all-around defensemen in the NHL for years to come. “We’re very pleased to have another significant member of our core group of players under long-term contract.” Sanderson’s 28 assists and 32 points last season each ranked third in Senators history by a rookie defenseman, behind only Andrej Meszaros (29 assists, 39 points in 2005-06) and Karel Rachunek (30 assists, 33 points in 2000-01). He was also second among all rookies in total time on ice (1,687:52), average time on ice (21:55), power-play assists (15) and power-play points (17), fourth in assists and fifth in shots on goal (132). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Math Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 My goodness... Only one season reaching barely the 30-pt mark and that's what you get. I know that's the new standard and the kid has potential but this is a lot. Heiskanen now definitely looks as a bargain. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewin Flames Posted September 7, 2023 Author Share Posted September 7, 2023 Yep, another insane contract handed out... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilldoc Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Math said: My goodness... Only one season reaching barely the 30-pt mark and that's what you get. I know that's the new standard and the kid has potential but this is a lot. Heiskanen now definitely looks as a bargain. 1 hour ago, Brewin Flames said: Yep, another insane contract handed out... Yup ... another insane contract. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Remember when we had two lockouts to stop owners from signing stupid contracts? Sanderson better turn into a consistent 50-60 point producer. Oh, wait, Ottawa. Right. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0e Th0rnton Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 17 minutes ago, radoran said: Remember when we had two lockouts to stop owners from signing stupid contracts? Sanderson better turn into a consistent 50-60 point producer. Oh, wait, Ottawa. Right. I honestly think its possible. 50 point player, rock solid defense. But he isn't there yet, and paying him this much this early.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yave1964 Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Look I like the kid I really do, but wasaaaay to much wasaaaay to soon. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimtown guy Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Huge fan of his since he played for the University of North Dakota but that is an insane contract this early in his career Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 7 hours ago, J0e Th0rnton said: But he isn't there yet, and paying him this much this early.... Is EXACTLY why the owners forced a lockout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 10 hours ago, J0e Th0rnton said: I honestly think its possible. 50 point player, rock solid defense. But he isn't there yet, and paying him this much this early.... Plus he's a professional athlete, so even if he does end up being worth the contract (what a joke pro sports has become and of course hockey is nowhere near the ridiculousness of baseball/basketball/football/golf etc paying guys to play a freakin' game) we all know by year 6 or 7 he'll be complaining how grossly underpaid he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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