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Sens Lock Down Batherson for 8 Years | Ottawa Senators News
The Ottawa Senators just made franchise history by locking down star winger Drake Batherson with an eight-year, $86 million extension — the biggest deal in team lore — securing him through 2034-35. Done hours before new NHL CBA rules slashed extensions to seven years, the Senators snagged an extra year as a savvy negotiation win. GM Steve Staios hailed Batherson as the embodiment of what it means to be a Senator, especially since he rose through their system. Batherson, who led the team in playoff scoring last year and wants to stay in Ottawa, now steps into a leadership role after Brady…
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