Connor Hellebuyck would be a fit in Florida, but they don’t want to move Anton Lundell
NHL Watcher: Darren Dreger on TSN OverDrive on the Florida Panthers being a potential fit for Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck: “At the very least (Anton) Lundell would have to come back in that deal, that would satisfy Winnipeg’s need at centre ice. Florida doesn’t want to trade Lundell, they have no interest in doing that”
Are the Senators and Canadiens among the 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 think Philly’s got a bunch of different balls in the air; Ottawa had a lot of interest in Ristolainen; another team I’ve wondered about for him is Montreal.”
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Some potential targets for the Ottawa Senators, and two players who could 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 can play 35 games.
The Senators are willing to trade defenseman Jordan Spence, and forward Fabian Zetterlund could 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 year with the Sens. They re-signed Stephen Halliday, who could be their fourth-line center.
Potential trade targets
Mason McTavish – C – Anaheim Ducks – Could be a nice fit.
Jake DeBrusk – LW – Vancouver Canucks – Has five years at $5.5 million per season. Good on the power 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 be interested.
On the blue line, the Sens could revisit Rasmus Ristolainen talks. Sources say they might have interest in pending UFA Connor Murphy.
The Sens may not qualify Leevi Merilainen.
NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, New York Islanders, and the Ottawa Senators
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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