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Batherson’s Bonus Battle | Ottawa Senators News
The Ottawa Senators are locked in a tense contract standoff with Drake Batherson, not over money but over structure—specifically, his demand for a front-loaded deal like Alex Tuch’s, packed with signing bonuses. The Senators are hesitant, but time is running out: if no agreement is reached by September 16th, new CBA rules will cap bonus payouts at 60% of total value, making such deals impossible. The real motivator? Tax savings—bonuses in Ontario are taxed at just 15% versus nearly 50% on regular salary—making these structures highly attractive to players and agents. The Senators’ willingness…
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