Post by Ottawa GM on Feb 18, 2024 15:29:43 GMT -5
--From the NsHL All Star Game
During the 2024 NsHL All Star break the GM's had their mid season meeting, a few of the GM's call this meeting a "Trade Summit."
Ottawa GM Nate Hickerson has been rumored to be unhappy with the roller coaster up and down season that the Senators are having. Hickerson wanted to add to his line up and he did just that by adding veteran cup champion, Joe Pavelski from the LA Kings.
The Senators sent defensive forward Mattias Janmark and a 2024 second round pick to the Kings for Pavelski and cash considerations.
"We chased Joe pretty hard this offseason, unfortunately things didn't work out and he decided to return to LA. We are very excited to get him into our line up now." GM Hickerson said about trying to sign Pavelski during free agency this past summer. "Joe's skills set will obviously be an upgrade for us but his experience and winning past will be just as big for us." Hickerson added.
Coach Paul Maurice said that Joe will slide into the top 6 and join the power play unit as well. "Joe has the uncanny ability to make his line mates better and we have a couple lines that could use a spark. Not sure yet if he will play wing or center to start but he will have the opportunity to create offense with his elite passing skills." Maurice said.
GM Hickerson said that there could still be a change or two more happening in Ottawa, so stay tuned as the GM meeting concludes this evening.
During the 2024 NsHL All Star break the GM's had their mid season meeting, a few of the GM's call this meeting a "Trade Summit."
Ottawa GM Nate Hickerson has been rumored to be unhappy with the roller coaster up and down season that the Senators are having. Hickerson wanted to add to his line up and he did just that by adding veteran cup champion, Joe Pavelski from the LA Kings.
The Senators sent defensive forward Mattias Janmark and a 2024 second round pick to the Kings for Pavelski and cash considerations.
"We chased Joe pretty hard this offseason, unfortunately things didn't work out and he decided to return to LA. We are very excited to get him into our line up now." GM Hickerson said about trying to sign Pavelski during free agency this past summer. "Joe's skills set will obviously be an upgrade for us but his experience and winning past will be just as big for us." Hickerson added.
Coach Paul Maurice said that Joe will slide into the top 6 and join the power play unit as well. "Joe has the uncanny ability to make his line mates better and we have a couple lines that could use a spark. Not sure yet if he will play wing or center to start but he will have the opportunity to create offense with his elite passing skills." Maurice said.
GM Hickerson said that there could still be a change or two more happening in Ottawa, so stay tuned as the GM meeting concludes this evening.