World News – CA – Dadonov signs three-year deal with the Sens

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The Ottawa Senators made their first big hit of the free will era by signing Russian forward Evgenii Dadonov to a three-year, $ 5 million contract

The 31-year-old right-winger has scored 81 goals in the past three seasons, for a total of 182 points in 225 games with the Florida Panthers Dadonov will earn $ 3.5 million in year one, $ 5 million in year two and $ 6 million in year three He will also have a 10-team no-trade clause

In a press release issued by the team, Pierre Dorion spoke about the new member of the Ottawa Senators:

« We are delighted to have made a deal with Evgenii, he’s an elite attacking talent and a very consistent scorer, as evidenced by his point totals over the past three seasons. This is a key signing for us as it adds a player who will help us produce offensively and a player with a proven track record on the power play. »

Drafted 71st overall by the Panthers in 2007, Dadonov traveled back and forth between the KHL and North America during his career, but settled as a member of the Panthers during the 2017-18 season, posting 65 points in 74 games In three full seasons in the NHL, Dadonov has never scored less than 25 goals

Dadonov fills major need for Ottawa Senators Their right wing situation was slim, but they now have their top-six option, which will allow them to place Drake Batherson, Connor Brown and Austin Watson accordingly

Perhaps the best news for Senators fans is that Dadonov – one of the best free agents in the business – would have had a variety of options, but chose to come to Ottawa It’s long been a topic debate over whether players are willing to play in the capital of their own accord, so one of this year’s greats who pick Ottawa is huge

Dadanov had options Was initially contacted by 10 teams I came down to a shortlist of 3 and chose Ottawa Has scored over 25 in the past three seasons #Sense

It’s a huge and perhaps unexpected splash from Pierre Dorion and the Senators To make things even more interesting, however, it looks like this might not be the last move they’re making during a free agency:

And I don’t think the Senators have finished this offseason, there are still a few potential hits

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