Jul 1, 2015
Sens sign O'Dell to one-year deal
The Ottawa Senators lost one forward and picked up another on the first day of free agency. Not long after Erik Condra signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Senators signed local product Eric O'Dell to a one-year deal.
The Canadian Press
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators said goodbye to Erik Condra on the first day of free agency but replenished their depth at forward and on defence.
Not long after Condra signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Senators signed local product Eric O'Dell to a one-year deal.
O'Dell agreed to terms on a two-way deal worth US$700,000 in the NHL and $300,000 in the AHL. Originally a second-round pick of the Anaheim Ducks in 2008, O'Dell has 41 games of NHL experience with the Winnipeg Jets.
Condra reportedly got $1.25 million per season on a three-year deal from the Lightning.
Later Wednesday, the Senators signed forward Zack Stortini to a two-year, two-way contract. The NHL value of the contract is $600,000 per season, and the AHL value is $175,000 in the first year and $200,000 in the second.
On defence, Ottawa signed 29-year-old defenceman Mike Kostka to a one-year, two-way deal. Kostka will make $800,000 in the NHL and $300,000 in the AHL.
The Toronto native has spent time with the New York Rangers, Chicago Blackhawks, Lightning and Maple Leafs.