Insider Pierre LeBrun dissects why the Ottawa Senators extended Travis Green when they did, bucking the trend.
NHL insider Pierre LeBrun explained that the Ottawa Senators extended head coach Travis Green early to align him with their long-term core. Speaking on Early Trading, LeBrun noted that Ottawa signed Green to an extension despite him having two years remaining on his contract, bucking the typical NHL trend of waiting until a deal's final year.
According to LeBrun, general manager Steve Staios and the Senators view Green as a vital part of the team's culture and future playoff ambitions. Writer Nestor Quixtan argues that extending Green eliminates speculation over job security and solidifies the coach's central role in Ottawa's recent resurgence.
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