17-02-2025, 10:18 PM
The have signed forward Tim Sttzle to an eight-year contract extension worth a total of $66.8 million, . Sttzle, just 20 years old, figures to be a cornerstone of the franchise for years to Derek Forbort Jersey come. The No. 3 overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, Sttzle took a big step forward in 2021-22. While forming a Arturs Silovs Jersey nice rapport with the likes of and , Sttzle tallied 22 goals and 36 a sists in 79 games played. On top of that, Sttzle was third on the team in expected goals with 11.65, . Following that breakout, the Senators expect Sttzle to continue his development, and they made a big long-term commitment to him with this eight-year extension. In a statement, Senators general manager Pierre Dorion said the organization loves what it has seen from Sttzle in his two years of work. "Reaching a long-term Josh Bloom Jersey agreement with Tim represents another significant step forward for this organization," Dorion said. "Tim is a dynamic offensive player who utilizes an exceptional blend of speed and skill to be a consistent difference maker. He's electrifying and has quickly become a fan favourite for good reason." Sttzle has one year left on his entry-level contract at $925,000, and his extension will kick in Daniel Sprong Jersey at the start of the 2023-24 season. At that point, he will carry a cap hit of $8.35 million per year. The Senators have been aggre sive this offseason with the franchise hoping to take a step forward in its long and arduous rebuilding proce s. Ottawa traded for winger and goaltender while also signing veteran center . Those moves, along with the development of young players like Sttzle and , make the Senators a very interesting team heading into the 2022-23 Greg Adams Jersey season.