13. Kyle Turris
Apr 19, 2015; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators center Kyle Turris (7) before game three against the Montreal Canadiens of the first round of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports
Stats: 261 GP, 74G, 180P
Height/Weight: 6foot1, 195lbs
Acquired: Trade with Phoenix (for David Rundblad, 2nd round pick)
When Turris was acquired, Bryan Murray had made a controversial move.
He acquired a former top 3 pick whose career high was 29 points. He had held out into the regular season on a contract dispute and wasn’t a favourite around the league. In exchange, Murray gave up David Rundblad, a young defender with an incredibly high ceiling and a 2nd round pick. Many called it an overpayment at the time.
Rundblad was compared to Erik Karlsson, but wouldn’t end up working out in Phoenix. Kyle Turris, however, has been nothing short of a stud for the Ottawa Senators.
Over the past two years, he’s averaged 25 goals and 60 points; proving his worth as a first line center. He’s shown he can elevate his game and at 25, he’s still got his best years ahead of him.
He’s already got 250+ games as a Senator; he’s under contract for 3 more seasons and will surely be do for a nice raise when his deal his up. Look for the Senators to lock Turris up and make him a career Senator. And if that happens, there’s surely potential that Turris could be remembered as one of the greatest Senators when his career is done.
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