Inside the High-Stakes Chess Match: Will Connor Bedard’s Next Deal Reshape the Ottawa Senators and Stuart Skinner’s Future?
Casting an inquisitive eye toward the Ottawa Senators, one can’t help but wonder if adding a goalie like Stuart Skinner to their roster might shake things up between the pipes. Skinner, who’s set to hit unrestricted free agency soon with the Pittsburgh Penguins, could be an intriguing fit alongside Linus Ullmark. The chatter suggests it might cost the Senators somewhere in the ballpark of $3.25 million to snag Skinner, potentially nudging their goaltending payroll north of $11.5 million. What’s especially interesting here is Steve Staios—the Senators’ GM—who has a solid history with Skinner from his days with the Oilers. Basically, there’s an old acquaintance in play, and that familiarity could well influence Ottawa’s decision-making as they plot their offseason moves. LEARN MORE
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