After locking up UFA Drake Batherson, the Ottawa Senators have several remaining veterans who will need new contracts at some point. In most cases, the team will likely let the season unfold before pursuing extensions.
The Ottawa Senators face a decision regarding a potential contract extension for defenseman Artem Zub. The soon-to-be 31-year-old is entering the final season of a four-year, $18.4 million deal that carries an average annual value of $4.6 million. Zub, who posted a career-high 30 points in 81 games last season, is expected to miss the start of the upcoming season due to injury.
Ottawa must weigh Zub's defensive reliability against the potential risks of aging and term length on his next contract. Projections from AFP Analytics estimate his next deal around $5 million annually over four years, though strong play or free agency could push the annual value above $6 million.
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