Nate Thompson is a Senator

[Jasmine]

Ottawa Senators to sign F Nate Thompson to 2-year contract worth $1.65 AAV

[matchesmalone]

I like it. A solid 4th line center and penalty-killer to replace Chris Kelly. Also strong on faceoffs and has some experience deep in the playoffs, including with Boucher and Tampa in 2011.

[Josh]

Like the player, too expensive though, especially for a budget team.

[matchesmalone]

Yeah I suppose it's a tiny bit much. But I mean, what would have been a good contract? 1.3? Maybe 1.45? Not that big a difference, and you've gotta pay for experience.

[Jasmine]

Umm.. this French reporter is saying that he was given a NTC. Really? There aren't that many players worth giving a NTC to and he sure ain't one of them.

[Matt the Aussie]

To replace one of Kelly/Neil/Wingels all leaving the team - yeah, this make sense. But what's with the NTC and salary? Just brutal.