NHL Rumors: The Ottawa Senators have some trade chips, however likewise require some aid in net

The Senators are wanting to trade out some gamers, however are likewise searching for a goaltender

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Ottawa Senators forward Austin Watson had actually been a healthy scratch for 3 video games prior to going back to the lineup last night.

The pending 31-year-old complimentary representative forward might be on the relocation by the trade due date. Other Senators that might be on the trade block consist of Tyler Motte, Nick Holden, Travis Hamonic, and Cam Talbot.

Watson and his $1.5 million agreement have actually drawn some interest provided his design of play. He likewise has actually some Cup experience from the Nashville Predators run in 2017.

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Senators GM Pierre Dorion has likewise been hectic working the phones to discover a goaltender provided their injuries. Anton Forsberg is out 2-3 months. Talbot might be prepared in 7 to 10 days. The Canucks put Spencer Martin on waivers the other day, so they might make a claim.

Trade alternatives might consist of Alex Nedeljkovic ($1.875 and in the AHL), Karel Vejmelka ($2.73 for 2 years), Joonas Korpisalo ($1.3 million, UFA) and James Reimer ($2.25 million, UFA).

The Senators ought to trade Cam Talbot however they’ll require to discover another NHL goaltender

Mike McKenna of Daily Faceoff: Ottawa Senators goaltender, though presently hurt, still has some trade worth. Anton Forsberg is out for months and the Senators are presently keeping up 22-year-old novices and AHLers in Mads Sogaard and Kevin Mandolese.

Do the Senators search for a stop-gap goalie this year, or do they aim to obtain one to run in tandem with Anton Forsberg for the next number of seasons?

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Should the Senators trade 36-year-old pending UFA Cam Talbot. The Los Angeles Kings and Pittsburgh Penguins have some concerns in internet. The Senators ought to move Talbot for a choice, though they’ll require to have another NHL-experienced goalie in location if they move him.

Should prevent Spencer Martin. Blue Jackets Joonas Korpisalo and Red Wings Alex Nedeljkovic are alternatives.