Senators Sign Stutzle to Jaw Dropping 8-Year Extension

“Reaching a long-term agreement with Tim represents another significant step forward for this organization,” said general manager Pierre Dorion. “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 favorite for good reason.”

Despite his clear potential, however, this deal is a pretty big risk by the Sens given that he has just 132 games at the NHL level under his belt. While it is likely he will continue to prove in the years to come, nothing is guaranteed. If, for whatever reason, he plays at a similar level as he did to this past season moving forward, this contract will turn out to be a mistake. In managements defense, however, paying players for their potential is the way contracts work now throughout the NHL.

With this new deal, Stutzle has become the highest paid player on the Senators roster, surpassing Tkachuk (8.2 million) as well as Thomas Chabot ($8 million). While this deal could prove to work out well for both sides in the future, one shudders to think what a new Sen in Alex DeBrincat will get on his new deal, as he is set to become a restricted free agent at seasons end. Safe to say, Dorion will have his work cut out for him when it comes to making this young talented team cap compliant in years to come.