Ottawa Senators forward agrees to contract in Europe
After failing to sign an NHL contract, Ottawa Senators restricted free agent Alex Formenton has agreed to a contract with Switzerland's Ambr�-Piotta Hockey Club on Wednesday.
Formenton went unsigned through the Dec. 1 deadline and is ineligible to play in the NHL this season. Formenton scored 18 goals and 32 points In 79 games last season.
Selected 47th overall by the Senators at the 2017 NHL Draft, Formenton has 23 goals and 39 points in 109 career NHL games. With things dragging on this long, it seems like a trade may be the most likely route. A second round pick seems like a reasonable ask by Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion.
| POLL |
Has Alex Formenton played his last game in a Senators uniform? |
| Yes, traded in the summer | 36 | 60 % |
| No, a contract will be worked out | 9 | 15 % |
| Going to light Europe up. His price is going up | 15 | 25 % |
| List of polls |
|
26 minutes ago | By Graham Montgomery Calgary Flames looking to capitalize off their hot start and add a top player via trade |
|
10 hours ago | By Graham Montgomery Darnell Nurse drops the gloves with Predators forward after Oilers fall behind once again |
|
11 hours ago | By Graham Montgomery John Tavares under fire for advertising magical amulet that reportedly helps him heal faster |
|
13 hours ago | By Graham Montgomery Devastating News Hits the Blackhawks as Top Player Hits the IR With Groin Injury |
|
14 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Edmonton Oilers Shake Things Up Ahead of Predators Game After Rough Start to the NHL Season |
|
16 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente Contracts of Seven Former NHL Players Suddenly Terminated, Raising Questions |
|
19 hours ago | By Tom Banks Meredith Gaudreau Reacts with Two Simple Words to Sean Monahan's Goal Celebration on Tribute Night |
|
20 hours ago | By TJ Tucker Craig Berube's Heated Timeout Speech to the Maple Leafs Bench Revealed, Sparking Strong Team Response |
Previously on Bladeofsteel
