The 2022-2023 NHL season is nearing its end, and with it, the trade deadline is rapidly approaching. As the playoffs loom near, teams are scrambling to bolster their rosters with key additions to help make a deep postseason push. However, with a flat cap and limited cap space, flexibility will be crucial for those aiming to swing a deal.
For the teams that have prospects and picks to spare, this can be a golden opportunity to restock their cupboards. But, the Senators who make or break the trade – Putting aside the obvious ones like ownership and the general manager – are the board members themselves. Those who control the purse strings and make the ultimate decisions on deals will have a crucial say in shaping the future of their respective teams.
The Senators have a particular talent pool to protect and potential top-tier players on the way out. The potential absorptions of late-round picks, players, and prospects could be crucial to add depth, pace, and top-end skill to the current roster. For the Senators, building the right team, with the right personnel and the right attitude, is ready to take this new journey to the next level.
Here are some essential players including Artemi Panarin, Claude Giroux, and Laurent Prudentiala for the Senators to focus on. With the current limitations in hand, they look around to revamp their ranks.