Senators general manager Bryan Murray and player agent Craig Oster have work to do to hammer out a new contract for Ottawa’s Norris-nominated defenceman, Erik Karlsson. Here are what other top blueliners in the league are making:

Player Team Cap Hit Expiry

Shea Weber, Nashville Predators, $7.5M, 2012

Brian Campbell, Florida Panthers, $7.14M, 2016

Drew Doughty, L.A. Kings, $7M, 2019

Zdeno Chara, Boston Bruins, $6.91M, 2018

Dan Boyle, San Jose Sharks, $6.66M, 2014

Duncan Keith, Chicago Blackhawks, $5.53M, 2023

Tyler Myers, Buffalo Sabres, $5.5M, 2019

Mike Green, Washington Capitals, $5.25M, 2012

Keith Yandle, Phoenix Coyotes, $5.25M, 2016

Dustin Byfuglien, Winnipeg Jets, $5.2M

Kris Letang, Pittsburgh Penguins, $3.5M, 2014

Ryan Suter, Nashville Predators, $3.5M, 2012

Source: CapGeek.com

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