The clock is now ticking on Ray Emery's career in Ottawa. Senators GM Bryan Murray has 48 hours from tonight's Detroit victory to buy out Emery’s contract.
Because Emery doesn't turn 26 until September, the buyout cost for his contract is only one-third of the $6.75 million remaining on his contract.
League sources say that Murray is trying to exhaust the other options before buying out the contract, but it does not look good. Because of the publicity surrounding Emery, both on-ice and off, as well as a lackluster performance (a 3.13 GAA and .890 save percentage), Emery’s career in the NHL is now endangered.
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Although one or two teams may have some mild interest in Emery, it is unlikely they’ll be willing to accept the issues that accompanied Emery’s performance last year. The other reason a trade is unlikely is that any interested team will also likely want another player or draft pick thrown into the deal.
"The Senators need to move on from him. Sure, a team might take a shot if the Senators put him on waivers and then bring him back on re-entry, because then Ottawa would be on the hook for half his salary. He's probably going to (be) bought out and then accept a two-way contract," said one league source.
If Murray passes on this buy-out opportunity, then the team must wait until the buyout period, set for June 15-30.
The question then becomes who will take on Emery? Or will he be forced to accept a two-way contract that guarantees a stay in the AHL?
More importantly, who will replace him?
Tick...tock...
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3 months ago
I like the article. Wherever he goes he'll get into some kind of trouble.Especially if he goes to L.A.
3 months ago
this is called to be stuck with a player.
who ever knew this would happen to the same goalie who was close to bring back the cup to canada!
there is fifty percent of chance he will become again a great goalie (supposing he likes the environment, and he wants to prove himself) but the other fifty are also a big risk for a team.
hiring Emery would be very gutsy ... I cant wait to see how it goes with him!
great post, :)
3 months ago
I fully expect for Emery to be able to resurrect his career, mainly because his lifestyle depends on it, but it won't be in Ottawa.
It's too bad, but there is way ton much baggage for him to stay here.
3 months ago
I hope Emery gets a chance next year, he really is a great goalie, he just had some bad choices this year
3 months ago
I agree with Alan. I think when its all said and done he'll be fine. Most likely not in Ottawa but he'll do well somewhere lese, I'm rooting for him all the way :)
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