Nate Thompson drawn to Senators by wanting to play for Boucher again
OTTAWA — Nate Thompson was more than happy to give up California sunshine for Canadian winters because he believes the Ottawa Senators are ready to win.
The Senators signed Thompson, a former centre with the Anaheim Ducks, to a two-year, $3.3 million deal on the opening day of free agency.
“I don’t think this was a Cinderella team last year,” said Thompson to media Friday morning. “I think this team is the real deal. They have a pretty good window to win games and hopefully do something even more special.”
One of Thompson’s main attractions to join the Senators was head coach Guy Boucher.