Sens sign Da Costa

[KennyBanyeah]

The Sens have signed one of this season's top college prospects. He scored 90 points in 67 collegiate games as a Freshman and sophomore; could be top 6 forward potential here.

Senators land highly-touted college free agent Da Costa

 

[IPostedWhat]

At what Da Costa though?

Or how much is this going to Da Costa them?

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

From what I understand he probably cost them 1st round money.

Di Costa is more of a playmaker than a goal scorer. The Sens got the goal scorer last year in Bobby Butler.

 

[Urkie]

I like this signing a lot. Mainly because it's at forward where the Sens need the most help. His first game will likely be against the Leafs on Saturday too.

They should also be getting another good forward in the draft so maybe in a couple years the Sens will be back competing for a spot in the playoffs again. Especially since it looks like Spezza is finally making serious strides lately and the goaltending is 100 times better then it has been the last few years.

 

[KennyBanyeah]

I like this signing a lot. Mainly because it's at forward where the Sens need the most help. His first game will likely be against the Leafs on Saturday too.

They should also be getting another good forward in the draft so maybe in a couple years the Sens will be back competing for a spot in the playoffs again. Especially since it looks like Spezza is finally making serious strides lately and the goaltending is 100 times better then it has been the last few years.

I think they could honestly compete for a PO spot next year. They probably won't make it but some actual NHL goaltending and getting rid of Kovalev has basically made this team very competitive. The East just doesn't have 8-9 strong teams like the West does. Spots 6-8 seem to be up for grabs most years. A healthy Spezza, Alfie, Regin and Michalek would go a long way. Throw in a 2nd line forward (Murray says he'll target a young one) and the team can compete. In the West they'd be dead, but in the East they might just sneak in.

For the record I'd like to see them go super young next season and get another top 6 pick.