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Ottawa Senators Sign Ryan Dzingel to Two-Way Contract

By Ian Smith |
Apr 9, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Ottawa Senators center Ryan Dzingel (43) skates with the puck while Boston Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller (86) defends during the second period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 9, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Ottawa Senators center Ryan Dzingel (43) skates with the puck while Boston Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller (86) defends during the second period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

The Ottawa Senators have re-signed one of their players. They’ve agreed to a two-way deal for 1 year with Ryan Dzingel.

The deal is worth $750,000 for the NHL and $72,500 for the AHL. Dzingel was called up towards the end of last season to combat the wave of injuries that was ravaging the Senators.

Dzingel played 30 games for the Senators last season and had 3 goals and 6 assists. He has experience playing at all 3 forward positions, and he uses his speed and quickness to his advantage. He’s undersized, but he’s a tireless worker who plays with tremendous passion.

Although Dzingel isn’t necessarily a favorite to make the NHL roster at the start of the season, this is another savvy transaction by the Senators’ front office.

Depth is the key motivator in this signing, and Dzingel has talent that can be utilized if the Senators are faced with any injuries, which is bound to happen during a grueling 82 game season.

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In comparing the salaries that the Senators have handed out so far this offseason for two-way deals, Dzingel’s contract is in the middle of the pack. Michael Kostka got $800,000 for his NHL contract, and Casey Bailey got $874,125 for his NHL contract.

Dzingel got more from his NHL deal than Max McCormick, Phil Varone, Chad Nehring, and Michael Blunden, although Blunden’s compensation bumps up to $750,000 for the second year of his NHL contract.

His AHL contract is less than that of Kostka, Varone, Nehring, and Blunden, and equals that of the deal that McCormick got. His AHL contract pays out more than the AHL contract that Bailey received.

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The Senators are doing a great job at securing their depth. With the news today of Mike Hoffman filing for arbitration, the Dzingel signing is a positive indication of the roster being prepared for next season.

There is still a lot of time for the Senators to continue tinkering with their roster. More updates are sure to happen.

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