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**Batherson's clock is ticking — and so is Ottawa's wallet.** • **Senators** — Drake Batherson still unsigned, extension talks dragging into dangerous territory • **Senators** — Every delay raises Batherson's market value as comparable contracts pile up • **Senators** — Club risks losing leverage the longer negotiations stall heading toward camp • **Senators** — Batherson coming off a strong season, making him one of Ottawa's most pressing priorities **What to watch:** Whether Ottawa blinks first or lets Batherson's price climb even higher. The lineup's set. Drop in.