Overview
- The push has escalated during the team’s West Coast swing, with Elliotte Friedman reporting the Senators are “lurking” and aiming to hit a home run on the trade market.
- Bruce Garrioch’s reporting indicates Ottawa has been pursuing a major addition since at least May, with Steve Staios targeting a hole on the wing despite no deal yet.
- Jason Robertson is frequently cited as the ideal swing, with Pierre LeBrun noting Dallas is ready to talk money when his camp re-engages, leaving his availability uncertain.
- The Canucks’ Lukas Reichel is believed to be available after 13 games, per Rick Dhaliwal, and the Sharks are expected to shop multiple expiring-contract defensemen, per David Pagnotta.
- The Senators sit 10-6-4 with limited current cap room that grows toward the deadline, and they remain without Brady Tkachuk for now, with the captain expected back soon.