Connor Hellebuyck could be a slot in Florida, but they don’t wish to move Anton Lundell
NHL Watcher: Darren Dreger on TSN OverDrive on the Florida Panthers being a possible fit for Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck: “On the very least (Anton) Lundell would have to come back back in that deal, that will satisfy Winnipeg’s need at centre ice. Florida doesn’t wish to trade Lundell, they’ve little interest in doing that”
Are the Senators and Canadiens among the many teams eyeing Rasmus Ristolainen?
NHL Rumour Report: Elliotte Friedman on the FAN Hockey Show on Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen: “I’ve heard that teams have talked to Philly about him; I believe Philly’s got a bunch of various balls within the air; Ottawa had a number of interest in Ristolainen; one other team I’ve wondered about for him is Montreal.”
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Some potential targets for the Ottawa Senators, and two players who might be available
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: The Ottawa Senators’ top three priorities this offseason are a top-six forward to play with Tim Stutzle, a top-four right-handed defenseman to play with Thomas Chabot, and a backup goalie that may play 35 games.
The Senators are willing to trade defenseman Jordan Spence, and forward Fabian Zetterlund might be available. He has three years left on his deal at $4.275 million. The Senators’ prospect pool isn’t strong. Teams call about Carter Yakemchuk, but he’ll likely start the 12 months with the Sens. They re-signed Stephen Halliday, who might be their fourth-line center.
Potential trade targets
Mason McTavish – C – Anaheim Geese – Might be a pleasant fit.
Jake DeBrusk – LW – Vancouver Canucks – Has five years at $5.5 million per season. Good on the facility play and hustles.
Jordan Kyrou – W – St. Louis Blues – Don’t think he’ll waive his no-movement clause for Ottawa. The Kraken, Mammoth and Islanders are believed to have an interest.
On the blue line, the Sens could revisit Rasmus Ristolainen talks. Sources say they could have interest in pending UFA Connor Murphy.
The Sens may not qualify Leevi Merilainen.
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It’s believed that the Senators have held informal talks with Artem Zub about an extension. It’s believed that talks are ongoing with pending UFAs Claude Giroux and Nick Cousins.
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