Ottawa Senators: Three players that need long-term contract extensions

OTTAWA, ON - JANUARY 11: Anthony Duclair #10 and Connor Brown #28 of the Ottawa Senators look on during a stoppage in a game against the Montreal Canadiens at Canadian Tire Centre on January 11, 2020 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images) /

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Chris Tierney:

There isn’t a more perfect third-line centre in the league than Chris Tierney.

He’s a fantastic penalty killer and puts up more points than most third liners in the league. This year however he was thrust into a more significant role on the team, because of the lack of talent up front, and he did pretty well considering the circumstances.

While it may not show up on his stats, he is one of the most hard-working players on the Ottawa Senators right now. He gives a lot of heart every single shift and is a great player to keep for the future.

At 25-years old he’s still got many years left in the tank and will be a valuable player to have in the future as he is very sound defensively.

He won’t be too expensive will likely get paid in the $3.5-4.5 million range on a 3-6 year contract, which is totally worth it for a third-liner who can play smartly in all three zones and will stabilize your penalty kill.

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