Senators reportedly working on contract extension for Russian defenceman
During Tuesday's edition of Insider Trading on TSN, Chris Johnston said that the Ottawa Senators are working towards a contract extension for Russian defenceman Artyom Zub.
"Well, that would be if things go exceedingly well, but I think what's notable in this case is that the sides are talking. When the season started Artyom Zub and the Senators' management hadn't had any discussions about an extension. That has started to change here recently with talks picking up this month." Johnston said.
He added, "There was a meeting last week face-to-face in Detroit with Sens' management and his [Zub's] agent Dan Milstein to exchange some thoughts. And I do think that there's some optimism here, but no deal is done until it's done in any case. And of course, it's a little bit more complicated because that team's in the middle of a sale process."
He added, "There was a meeting last week face-to-face in Detroit with Sens' management and his [Zub's] agent Dan Milstein to exchange some thoughts. And I do think that there's some optimism here, but no deal is done until it's done in any case. And of course, it's a little bit more complicated because that team's in the middle of a sale process."
Zub, 27, is set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1st, but as Chris Johnston mentioned, the Senators want to lock him up before he hits the open market.
In 14 games this season, the Khabarovsk native has four points (two goals, two assists), ten penalty minutes and is a minus-one.
What do you think the AAV on Zub's next contract should be? Let us know your thoughts in the poll below!
Source: Chris Johnston - Insider Trading
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| $3-$3.5 million | 40 | 25.2 % |
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