With the trade deadline approaching, the Ottawa Senators are looking to acquire forward depth, targeting players like Ryan Donato, Brandon Tanev, and Gustav Nyquist. The Montreal Canadiens, facing a challenging season, are not expected to extend Jake Evans' contract and could move him ahead of the deadline. The Chicago Blackhawks, while likely sellers, may not be very active, with Ryan Donato being the most likely player to be traded.
The NHL 's trade deadline is fast approaching, and teams are making crucial decisions on whether to buy or sell, and which players hold the most value. The Ottawa Senators , despite their recent three-game losing streak, are aiming to be buyers at the deadline. President Steve Staios, despite limited cap space and assets, is reportedly interested in acquiring forward depth.
Names circulating include Chicago Blackhawks forward Ryan Donato, Seattle Kraken winger Brandon Tanev, and Nashville Predators centre Gustav Nyquist. Donato, a pending unrestricted free agent, is enjoying a career season with 19 goals and 37 points in 53 games. Tanev, also a pending UFA, has 9 goals and 17 points in 55 games. Nyquist, with 9 goals and 20 points in 53 games, is another potential target. While the Senators are focused on bolstering their forward lines, parting with a high draft pick seems unlikely due to a penalty from a previous trade. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens, looking at becoming sellers, are not close to extending the contract of Jake Evans. The 28-year-old forward, with 11 goals and 27 points this season, could be traded ahead of the deadline. Evans' availability has attracted attention from several NHL teams. The Canadiens, with only two wins in their last 10 games, are battling for a playoff spot. Besides Evans, Christian Dvorak, Joel Armia, Michael Pezzetta, and David Savard are also pending unrestricted free agents, making them potential trade candidates.The Chicago Blackhawks, despite being a likely seller, may not be very active at the deadline. While Donato is considered the most likely player to be moved, the Blackhawks are not expecting pending UFAs Pat Maroon or Alec Martinez to request trades. Moving established players like Connor Murphy or Seth Jones remains improbable. Jones, with a cap hit of $9.5 million for five more seasons, and Murphy, with a cap hit of $4.4 million for next season, are valuable assets. Veteran centre Craig Smith, also a pending UFA, is the only other unrestricted free agent on Chicago's roster
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