Senators sign Nick Cousins bringing grit to fourth line
Nick Cousins, the Belleville native and one of the league's most notorious agitators, is set to sign a one-year deal with the Ottawa Senators for just $800K.
That's an incredibly low price for a tenacious forward like him. It's easy to forget the Sens also have grinder David Perron, who also signed for just $800K. You'd think more teams would jump at the chance to add a pest at that price!
Cousins, a recent Stanley Cup champion with the Florida Panthers, will be playing close to his hometown next season.
The Sens were looking to add some grit to their fourth line, and Cousins is be a great fit. Ottawa also shored up their crease by acquiring former Vezina Winner Linus Ullmark from the Boston Bruins.
He's versatile player able to play wing or center, with good speed and a knack for the kind of grinding, tough play every team needs. Adding a player like him, who can stir things up is just what Ottawa needs. It's a great pickup by GM Steve Staios as his prosperous summer continues.
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