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Drake Batherson Locks In for 9 Years | Ottawa Senators News
Drake Batherson just locked himself into Ottawa for nine years, earning a massive $10.75M average annual value — a bold move that turns him into the Senators’ cornerstone after Brady Tkachuk’s departure. Already putting up career-best 33 goals and 71 points last season, he’s been consistently elite with over 60 points and 25+ goals for three straight years — all while staying healthy. The deal, which runs until he’s 37, includes hefty signing bonuses to sweeten the offer — a rarity for Ottawa — and was rushed to close before the NHL’s new CBA slashes max contract lengths to eight years. This…
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