The Ottawa Senators are still open for business but are losing business …
John Rodenberg: Darren Dreger on TSN said that it’s conceivable that the Senators trade all of Erik Karlsson, Mike Hoffman, Zack Smith, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, and Johnny Oduya by Monday. Bob McKenzie said that the Vegas Golden Knights could be in on Karlsson.
Pierre LeBrun: As soon as word leaked that Ian Cole was being traded to the Senators, teams started calling. The Senators plan on trading him before the deadline.
Craig Custance: Have been hearing that third teams that have the salary cap space have been getting in on the Erik Karlsson trade discussion to a help facilitate a trade. If Bobby Ryan‘s and his salary is involved, Cup contenders may need a third team.
Travis Yost: The Senators are not that happy with Bobby Ryan’s name being leaked as part of Karlsson trade talks.
Ken Warren: A Ryan buyout this offseason would cost the Senators a $3.583 million cap hit for the next four years, and a $1.83 million hit for the last four years.
Travis Yost: A source saying is that this has been the worst first week of ticket renewals in their history. “Payroll downgauging is going to be a common theme.”
Travis Yost: Sources are saying that the Senators have been in serious Erik Karlsson trade talks that involve three and four teams. They are trying to involve Bobby Ryan.
Travis Yost: Getting at least three teams involved has opened more doors. The Tampa Bay Lighting are really the only trade target to get Erik Karlsson at this time.
Travis Yost: If the Senators are able to put together a trade by Monday, it could be absolutely massive. The Lightning and Senators have been working hard for three days on a deal.
Travis Yost: “Sources indicate big piece of Karlsson’s frustration stems from the financial fallout from Alfredsson I, Alfredsson II, and Turris. They have severely discounted impact of damaged relationships there.”