JeremyCuddles Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Erik Karlsson to be named captain of Ottawa. Not sure I think he's a leader but hey he's damn good offensively. I'd post the link from TSN but I'm on mobile thus I can't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
touchable Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Here's the TSN link: http://www.tsn.ca/sens-sign-ryan-to-seven-year-50-75m-extension-name-karlsson-captain-1.97001 The Ottawa Senators made some major moves on Thursday, announcing the signing of winger Bobby Ryan to a seven-year, $50.75 million contract extension and naming defenceman Erik Karlsson their new captain. Follow coverage and reaction all day on TSN Radio 1200 Ottawa. Ryan's deal includes a full no-movement clause and a partial no-trade clause, where he has to submit a list of 10 teams if requested. Ryan scored 23 goals and added 25 assists in 70 games with the Senators last season, his first with the club. The 27-year-old was acquired from the Anaheim Ducks in July of 2013 in exchange for Jakob Silfverberg, Stefan Noesen and a 2014 first-round pick, which the Ducks used to select forward Nick Ritchie, 10th overall. Ryan has one year left on his current contract worth $5.1 million. Karlsson, who was drafted 15th overall by the Senators in the 2008 NHL Draft, made his Senators debut in the 2009-10 season, scoring five goals and 26 points in 60 games as a rookie. Swedish Leaders Karlsson is the fourth active Swedish captain in the NHL, the second most of any nationality in the league. Only Canada has produced more active captains (15). Six captaincies remain open in the NHL.The 24-year-old is coming off his first career 20-goal season, with 20 goals and 74 points with the Senators. In 315 NHL games with the Senators, Karlsson has scored 63 goals and 237 points. History of Senators captains Laurie Boschman -- 1992-93 Mark Lamb, Brad Shaw, Gord Dineen -- 1993-94 Randy Cunneyworth -- 1994-98 Alexei Yashin -- 1998-99 Daniel Alfredsson -- 1999-2013 Jason Spezza -- 2013-14 Erik Karlsson -- 2014- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 He's the logical choice. Shows excellent poise, well liked and respected throughout the dressing room and the league. He'd end up being the captain on a number of teams in the NHL if he wasn't a Senator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Grimes Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Brilliant choice. One way or another, its a role he'll grow into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bure to Mogilny Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Good choice is a good player hopfully can right there ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EoH Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 A fine swede indeed in times of need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockhart Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Should have been a Canadian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
touchable Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 A fine swede indeed in times of need. They're a dying breed, I doth concede. Should have been a Canadian Who? Kyle Turris? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangelos Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Best defenseman in the league so no surprise here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Should have been a Canadian Right, because every team would rally behind Colin Greening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeydew Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Great move by the Senators, still young and beyond his prime to lead these guys into a possible cup run down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Best defenseman in the league so no surprise here Is he a d-man, or a rover? Offensively, like a Paul Coffey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 He's the 4th? Who is the 4th My count has 3 swede captains Zetty hank and himself. Never mind. It's landeskog. Good choice for them. Only logical choice. He's a superstar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 He's the 4th? Who is the 4th My count has 3 swede captains Zetty hank and himself. Gabriel Landeskog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Good choice. I thought they would have picked Chris Phillips, but they would have had to name a new captain in two-three years again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2SKATES1STICK Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 The Sens will perpetually 'pop' for a year and then fade for a year or two, as their young draft picks outgrow their entry level deals and end up having to ship out. They play with such a low internal cap that they have no chance to compete fairly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer4now Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 The Sens will perpetually 'pop' for a year and then fade for a year or two, as their young draft picks outgrow their entry level deals and end up having to ship out. They play with such a low internal cap that they have no chance to compete fairly Agreed.. Their owner is such a cheapskate.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2SKATES1STICK Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Agreed.. Their owner is such a cheapskate.. less so his problem, more so the fact that most teams rely on local corporations for sponsorships and bulk ticket sales, and Ottawa's main employer is the government - which does neither of those things. Nevermind the fact that Ottawa is surrounded by two of the largest hockey markets in Toronto and Montreal... its tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gross-Misconduct Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Best defenseman in the league so no surprise here Best offensive defenseman by a mile. Not the best defenseman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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