Ottawa Senator and Claude Giroux and Anton Forsberg
TSN: Ottawa Senator General Manager Steve Staios was asked about waiting for UFA Claude Giroux, who are still free agents including goalkeeper Anton Forsberg and backup positions.
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Reporter: “What is the priority to re-sign Claude Giroux?”
Staios: “Yeah, you know, I don't like it, I won't talk about contract negotiations. But, I mean, we want to get him back. We talked about it briefly in the exit meeting and now everything is fresh. You know, you know, I think we're honest, even like Travis, we're still here, we know, we know, we're already, we're already. Talk to all the players we're going to have a contract.”
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Reporter: “Do you have any players who know clearly that they won't be back next season?”
Staois: “No, I mean, this is, the process we're going to do this is, Travis and I'm going to take a little time here to decompress and then we'll talk. We're going to speak more deeply on our team and individuals and look at areas where we can improve.
Reporter: “Ant Forsberg is a free agent this summer. (leevi) Merilainen is really good in Bellville, and has reached this year with the Senator (Senator). Are you likely to be a substitute for Merilainen and next season?
Staios: “Anton Forsberg, a great player and a great teammate. We'll look at our goalkeeper depth. you are right. Leevi comes out and plays well, but when you have a player like Anton, commit, and take on the role of a substitute and be the hardest guy we work on.
Reporter: “How close do you think Merilainen is to become a full-time Nhler?”
Staios: “I think he did take a big step this year. I mean, I think he gave us some great games and I think the most impressed us was that this moment wasn't too big for him. For a young goalkeeper, I think his calm manner, I think my team helped our team, you know, that's the case for a young, young player.”
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