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Batherson Contract Stalemate Explained | Ottawa Senators News
Drake Batherson’s contract standoff with the Ottawa Senators has reached a boiling point, fueled by shifting market dynamics and a new CBA rule limiting extensions to seven years. Once reasonable expectations gave way to soaring demands after big-name deals like Leo Carlsson’s offer sheet and young stars’ mega-extensions, Batherson’s camp now seeks a front-loaded, tax-friendly package — a bold move for a 28-year-old whose career clock is ticking. With an eight-year deal essentially locking him in until age 36, the human element adds urgency: he can’t wait for future leverage. Both sides want…
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