It is over for Bobby Ryan and the Ottawa Senators!
The Ottawa Senators have bought-out the remaining two years of Bobby Ryan's contract. The Senators think it's best Ryan receives a fresh start to re-energize his career, meanwhile the team has a ton of young wingers they would like to find more ice-time for.
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) September 25, 2020
Ryan had two more years on his deal paying him $7.5 million per season in real cash at a $7.25-million cap hit https://t.co/NqLPDxTyhx
Sens view the Bobby Ryan decision mostly as a hockey decision, wanting to open up a roster spot for younger players. Also wanted to give Ryan a fresh start. Sens have nothing but good things to say about him. But the Sens felt it was good for both sides to part ways.
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) September 25, 2020
The buyout has the Sens paying just over $3.5 million this year and next and then it dips down to $1.83 million for 2023 and 2024.
Ryan had 8 points in 24 games last season and hasn't scored 20 goals since 2015. He's certainly become one of the more interesting free-agents on the market.
Photo credit:Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire
I was able to connect with Bobby Ryan after today’s news.
— Ian Mendes (@ian_mendes) September 25, 2020
He wanted me to pass along the following statement to the fans here in Ottawa: pic.twitter.com/59YcuLl2mu
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