The Ottawa Senators could be looking to make a big splash this off-season, but could it come at the cost of trading away Drake Batherson?
Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss the reports that teams are interested in acquiring Batherson. Should the Sens even consider moving him, what would it take to win a deal and why the team may be frustrated by his lack of consistency. We also continue our 2025 NHL Draft Rankings with two Prospect Profiles. #34: Jakob Ihs-Wozniak and #33: William Moore.
0:00 Drake Batherson trade rumors
5:23 Analyzing Batherson’s value and contract situation
10:34 Fan reactions to potential Batherson trade
16:34 More fan reactions and Senators’ free agents
22:23 Upcoming mock draft and prospect profiles
25:20 Draft profile: Jacob Ihs Wozniak
32:56 Draft profile: William Moore
41:12 Final thoughts and toothbrushing debate
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42 Comments
Neither. What kind of toothpaste is Pillzy using? My toothpaste is moist coming out of the tube. My mouth is also moist. Paste on the brush, brush in the mouth.
I'd do Batherson for Peterka or Rasmus Andersson
Batherson needs to play with shooters and he for sure should be a Sen for the foreseeable future
Toothpaste goes on BEFORE the water. Give everything a good soak. 4 out of 5 dentists recommend…
Absolutely I'dtake calls on Batherson… from Edmonton or Florida. It they want to swap Batherson for McDavid, or Batherson for Draisaitl, or Batherson for Matt Tkachuk… yeah, I'd listen.
If someone wants to offer a top 6 winger who can score 30 goals, a first, and a Yak like prospect, then you can trade Batherson
Solid!
I'm lazy – water on after the paste is on
Batherson was brutal in the playoffs… It would have to be someone real good …
As a Packers fan I would like to remind Ross that rent is due.
Batherson is a great player for the Sens during regular season but was not that impressed with him in the playoffs. The only player I would be interested in trading Batherson with is Jason Robertson from the Stars. He has the playoff experience, he's a point a game player, throughtout his career with the Stars his +/- differential has always been in the +'s when he's on the ice and compared to Batherson when it comes to PIM's he takes alot less. Peterka is a great player too but obviously doesn't have the playoff experience cause he's stuck on the Buffalo Sabres. So Robertson for me final answer!
I wouldn't trade Batherson unless someone comes out with an offer we absolutely can't refuse. Because unless you're getting a true upgrade at his position, you're just gunna be looking for a guy like him later on. You'll have a really hard time finding one with such a friendly cap hit.
There is no way in hell I would trade him someone somewhere is sniffing cheeto dust 😅 no way
Batherson for McCavoy would be a fair trade but idk why Boston would ever do it
Zub is touchable, what are you guys talking about? You've got a plethora of defensemen coming up through the system. Batherson is untouchable. He's part of the core. As Ross says, there's no way you're winning a Batherson trade.
I have NO time for anybody who says we should trade Bath. He makes less than a million more than Perron is getting paid. That is a ridiculously good contract for what he brings.
Soak the brush rinse my mouth then i brush my teeth
Robertson or Peterka would need to be the targets.
In Fullmetal Alchemist, alchemy operates under the Law of Equivalent Exchange, which states that something cannot be created from nothing and that in order to create something, something of equal value must be exchanged and lost.
We can’t get better without giving up something, if that’s what it takes, we should all welcome these changes. This roster isn’t cut out to win a cup.
I understand going deeper but Ottawa Senators, is not the same without this players during rebuilding
Trading Batherson is crazy talk. Unless you get McDavid in return.
I’ll preface this with saying that ANYBODY can get traded. Even Gretzky got traded. But I just don’t see why we are even talking about trading Batherson. Where did this idea come from? Who started this rumour? It doesn’t really make sense in my opinion.
Obviously if the price is right, anyone is available. But I think trading Batherson would be a lateral move at best. So at his cap hit, why not just keep him? Unless we know for sure there’s some type of rift between him and the team – ie. he might not extend when his current contract is over in two years – then why wouldn’t you keep a guy of his calibre making only $4.975?
Cozens just got here, and those guys are good friends and showed incredible chemistry. I’d love to see what those guys can do together in a full season, and with a left winger that isn’t David Perron.
Brandon “I give him three stars” Piller.
don't agree on pulling the plug on the bath, the water isn't dirty enouff….he's good! and plays with an edge – he's ready
My vote is not to trade batherson. He must stay. It just does not make sense to trade for Robinson.
Random comment moment… game 4 I had tickets but came with shuttle service. To this day I wish I didn't go on the shuttle and stayed back to meet pilzy. Just been bothering me . Gsg
I’m with the wet on wet…water before and after the toothpaste is applied (I use Colgate Total, it’s moist but like the extra moist)…and could you guys maybe touch on the toilet paper positioning next time? Over or under, lol
I don’t trust Batherson to be a top line player. I love the player, I think he’s been a great Sen. But I think he’s the perfect second liner. I don’t think he has the consistency of a first liner. I doubt it happens, but say the Sens were able to get Jason Robertson. Would you rather have a weaker second line of Giroux, Cozens and Zetterlund but a better top line of Stützle, Tkachuk and Robertson, or a stronger second line of Batherson, Cozens and Zetterlund, but a weaker top line that has G with Timmy and Brady?
Now that the Sens have made the playoffs, it’s important to look at how they can improve. If we can get a clear cut top liner by giving up Bath, I think it’s worth it.
I’ve heard rumours out there about Robertson from Dallas to Ottawa. This would be interesting m, Bath for Robertson? I think we’d have to add to this and personally, I think it would be a significant piece. What don’t oh think would get a deal like that done? I really like Robertson on a line with Tkachuk and Stutzle. Even him and Cozens might be deadly.
I came for the Ottawa Senators but I stay for the intellectual debate.
I agree with Pillzy, water goes on both before and after toothpaste
Batherson is 100% a no-go for me on getting traded this coming season. There are plenty of options, but Batherson having a full season alongside Cozens seems like a legit duo.
I'm gonna throw in the name Troy Terry at 7M, There could be an option there. But Troy Terry as the 1st Line winger wouldn't be the worst
I think Cowboy and Robertson gets it done.
bath for a better player…to play top line and slot zetturlund on second line…
Keep Batherson..he’s in his prime years and will produce more points . The sens organization will be hard pressed to get better in a trade.
Why would we trade batherson sorry? Good player on a good contract? Am I missing something?
Drake Batherson is a great player & if we trade him he has the potential to hit 90 to 100 pts. He had that ridiculous injury he had to deal with after that a-hole goalie in Buffalo took him out & he has had this trial hanging over his head for quite some time. Zetterlund is not replacing Batherson, I don't think he could replace Greig who is so much better or even Gaudette. We'll see this yr how he does but I have very low expectations for Zetterlund.
If Drake plays on the top line they would have the potential to be the best line in hockey but they need him on the second line as the playmaker & spread the talent around to make the team better. Without Drake on the 2nd line the point producing from the other lines drop dramatically. Regardless of his contract, he is big, can be physical, is a great playmaker the best one on the team in fact & he produces pts. I don't see this team taking the next step without Drake, we need to add another good player or two rather than trading our good players.
Why not go after a player like Brock Nelson C/LW & add a 58 pt player last yr in free agency & all it costs is money? I would look to make a trade by putting a package together which includes Zetterlund & Jensen this yr, maybe something at the draft to acquire a 2nd rd pick. Nashville has a lot of picks in this yr's draft & I would look to move back & pick up another early pick. I just don't get this obsession with Zetterlund, skates well, hits but accomplishes nothing. Batherson accomplishes results & was second in scoring in a yr where people constantly shit on him. They love Timmy because he is a figure skater but he made plenty of mistakes & some that cost us games but they won't criticize him. I just don't get fans that want this team to be smaller & softer after watching the playoffs where again the big teams are dominating. This fan base has the same obsession for Peterka. Get rid of the people in the org who want to move Batherson.
He also played this whole season being a part of the World Junior Trials… you can tell me that won’t mess with your mental a bit over 82 games…
I like Drake. But he is not the player you boys are making him out to be.
I'd trade Cozens before Batherson. Pinto can move up to 2nd C and probably produce more than Cozens.
I liked Cozens for about 5 games and then he just seemed like a passenger for the rest of the season. When healthy I liked Norris game alot more than Cozens.
Who still brushes their teeth? Jk I put water in my mouth then toothpaste up my nose so it slowly drops into my mouth. That's the only way anyone should ever do it. Glad you guys brought it up! 💪😎👍
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