Senators Face A Tough Call On Batherson And Zub

Ottawa is staring at the kind of contract puzzle that makes front offices earn their coffee. The argument here is not about talent, because this roster has enough of it to keep the debate loud all summer. It is about which pieces fit the long-term cap picture and which names carry more value when the bill comes due. In a league where every dollar gets squeezed twice, this is the kind of decision that can quietly shape a team for years.