TSN’s Hockey Insiders on Ottawa getting their first-rounder back, the Ducks and John Carlson, the struggling Leafs, why Rasmus Andersson hasn’t extended yet and a UFA crop thinning with Nick Schmaltz’s signing.
Senators regain first-round pick after NHL modifies penalty
Duthie: Your two insiders today are Chris Johnston and Pierre LeBrun.
Gentlemen, the 32nd overall pick in the draft usually goes to the Stanley Cup champion. Maybe that’s a good omen for the Ottawa Senators who get their first-round pick back, the one that was taken away by the NHL for their role in an invalidated trade four years ago. Huge relief in Ottawa, CJ?
Johnston: Yeah, huge relief and really a huge victory for Michael Andlauer, the owner of the…