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Originally Posted by Hockey Fan #751
Not sure what Ottawa is doing here. If they went to arbitration, the reward probably would have been $7 million. What are they gaining? I could see it if it was more than a one-year deal.
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Probably hoping that by avoiding slagging him in arbitration it still keeps the door open on Stone signing an extension with the Sens after Jan 1.
Essentially paying an extra $350k as a good will gesture.