Batherson’s Contract Standoff | Ottawa Senators News

Drake Batherson’s contract standoff with the Ottawa Senators is heating up as he demands $10.5M–$11M annually, far above teammate Tim Stutzle’s $8.35M—despite Stutzle’s lesser role. With the NHL cap rising and players commanding top dollar, Batherson’s case grows stronger: at 28, he’s a consistent scorer (71 points last season), rivaling Alex Tuch’s elite production and recent $84M deal. The Senators face a tough choice—maintain salary discipline or reward a star who could anchor their rebuild. A potential $8.25M/yr, 8-year deal ($66M total) might bridge the gap, but time is running out before September. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a7d947f6d9a45743