The Trickle-Down Effects of Possibly Losing Connor Brown

Photo by André Ringuette/NHLI via Getty ImagesBy now I’m sure you’ve all seen the report from Elliotte Friedman that Connor Brown may want to test the free-agent market next summer and is not a sure thing to re-sign with the Ottawa Senators. We should make it clear up front that Friedman never said that Brown wants out, or that he can’t be re-signed for the right price, but the clear implication was that Brown has a price in mind — and if the Senators aren’t willing to go to that number, then it’d be wise of them to at least look around the league to see what teams are willing to offer in exchange for the right winger.

Just like almost every Sens fan, my preference would be that Brown…