Keenan's Moustache Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 (edited) https://www.tsn.ca/ottawa-senators-sign-rfa-colin-white-to-six-year-deal-1.1353954 The Ottawa Senators have re-signed forward Colin White to a six-year, $28.5 million contract. White will carry a $4.75 million cap hit on his new deal, making him the Senators' second-highest paid active player behind Bobby Ryan. White, who is the first player to sign a contract longer than five years with the Senators since Ryan in 2014, joins Ryan and Nikita Zaitsev as the only players on the team to be signed beyond the 2020-21 season. "We've identified Colin as one of our core young players who will help drive our team's success in both the short and long term," Senators general manager Pierre Dorion said. "Colin plays the 200-foot game that is so coveted in today's NHL. He can skate, play on both special teams and is a character player and leader who loves hockey and this city. While he is coming off a season where he finished among rookie leaders in many categories, we also know he is just scratching the surface of his potential in this league. We're very happy that Colin will be a Senator for the next six years." The 22-year-old, who was Ottawa's final remaining restricted free agent, scored 14 goals and posted 41 points in 71 games with the Senators this past season. He played for Team USA at the World Hockey Championship this spring, posting two goals and three points in eight games. Drafted in the first round (21st overall) of the 2015 NHL Draft, White has 16 goals and 47 points in 94 NHL games since debuting with the Senators in 2017. The team announced his contract will have the following breakdown: $4M in 2019-20, $4M in 2020-21, $4.75M in 2021-22, $4.75 in 2022-23, $4.75M in 2023-24 and $6.25M in 2024-25. Why do I think that he will likely be traded before the end of his contract, given Melnyk's current spending habits and trends? Edited August 21, 2019 by Keenan's Moustache 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 wow nice deal for him. Makes Baer look like a bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Never heard of this guy. I thought Colin White was a D man. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Alflives said: Never heard of this guy. I thought Colin White was a D man. you're thinking Colin Miller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said: you're thinking Colin Miller. Colin White is (was) a big, tough D man. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaku Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 If he reaches his potential or close to this could be a bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 6 minutes ago, Alflives said: Colin White is (was) a big, tough D man. im confused - aren't we talking about this guy: https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/w/whiteco02.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keenan's Moustache Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 10 minutes ago, Alflives said: Colin White is (was) a big, tough D man. The above Colin White was a former D-man (I believe he has since retired) http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=28500 The Colin White whom is the subject of this topic was part of the deep 2015 draft class http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=170355 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, Keenan's Moustache said: The above Colin White was a former D-man (I believe he has since retired) http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=28500 The Colin White whom is the subject of this topic was part of the deep 2015 draft class http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=170355 I had never heard of the younger Colin White. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Could be a huge steal if he improves off his rookie season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 He had a hot start to his season (he was even mentioned in Calder talks early on) but he cooled off when Ottawa's wheels really began to fall off down the stretch. He's definitely not at the same level as Marner, Laine, Boeser, or the other big name RFAs but hopefully this sets the market value and we see some progress on those contracts now. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossi Vaananen Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 That's the first domino of the notable RFAs and it's expensive. White is a good player but getting both term and salary sets a tricky precedent for the remaining RFA class. The guy has one 40 point season and it warrants this?! Jeez 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, Ossi Vaananen said: That's the first domino of the notable RFAs and it's expensive. White is a good player but getting both term and salary sets a tricky precedent for the remaining RFA class. The guy has one 40 point season and it warrants this?! Jeez Didn’t Mier sign 6 x four years earlier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theo5789 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Jaku said: If he reaches his potential or close to this could be a bargain. He's going to have a bigger role this year, so he could very well become a bargain. I think in this case, it was good for Ottawa to give out the term. At least someone wants to stay and it may be a sign that what Melnyk said about being competitive (willing to spend) in a couple more years might be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hectic Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 6 hours ago, Alflives said: Never heard of this guy. I thought Colin White was a D man. me too hahaha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHL rocks Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Good young player. Will be a bargain in couple of years. With Logan Brown coming in as C White can also play wing if needed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 The Sens are black, this signing's White Let's hope that their fans Will see the lighhhttttt Will see the lightttttt ! (apologies to 3 Dog Night) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacious Crumb Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 A 14 goal scorer gets just under $5M a year? A sure sign of another season of labour strife looming. smh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 9 hours ago, Alflives said: Never heard of this guy. I thought Colin White was a D man. Slick, hard working rookie. Good player and draft pick. One reason, as bad as they fluffed the Duchesne situation? Could still end up ok. its a bit high considering production? They are banking on signing him before he, and the team breakout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 4 hours ago, Canuck Surfer said: Slick, hard working rookie. Good player and draft pick. One reason, as bad as they fluffed the Duchesne situation? Could still end up ok. its a bit high considering production? They are banking on signing him before he, and the team breakout. Not a 3 Dog Night fan, Surfer? That breaks my heart! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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