Ottawa Senators Trade Rumors: Jakob Chychrun talks reignited with Arizona Coyotes

The Ottawa Senators have been sellers leading up to the trade deadline. On February 17th, the Senators sent forward Tyler Motte to the New York Rangers in exchange for forward Julien Gauthier and a 2023 conditional seventh-round draft pick.

On February 22nd, the Senators sent defenseman Nikita Zaitsev to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for multiple draft picks. The "Sens" were able to create a healthy cap space thanks to two trades.

"Friedman talking on Sens on 32TP: "I do think they've called the Capitals about Jensen and TvR...I do believe there was some potentially re-engagement on Dumba, but that obviously has happend either, but I don't think those are the only ones.."- NHL Watcher

The Ottawa Senators are in need of a defenseman, and according to Elliotte Friedman, the club inquired about signing defensemen Nick Jensen and Trevor van Riemsdyk with the Capitals.

"Cont'd: "...I think they called Arizona again on Chychrun, but I just don't think there is anything there but I think they just don't like the price" - NHL Watcher

The Senators have been linked with the Coyotes for quite some time for the services of Jakob Chychrun. Friedman also stated that the "Sens" again held talks with the Coyotes regarding Jakob. However, Jakob's price tag is too high for the Ottawa Senators to get involved in a trade.

However, there is still the possibility of getting the Jakob deal done. If the Coyotes decide to lower their asking price, there is a possibility that the Senators will once again engage in trade talks.

Ottawa Senators are waiting for the results from their upcoming two-set crucial games against the Detroit Red Wings

The Senators are already planning to make additional trades before the trade deadline. The Ottawa Senators have two important games against the Red Wings remaining before the trade deadline on Friday.

According to the Ottawa Sun, Senators' General Manager Pierre Dorion is waiting on the results of the two games and where the club ends up by March 1st. This will give the Senators a clear picture of what moves need to be made in the trade market.

The Eastern Conference is currently locked in a battle for the final second Wild Card spot. The Senators are currently seventh in the Wild Card standings, with the Detroit Red Wings four points ahead of them.

The Senators' chances of making the playoffs will improve if they win both games against the Wings. However, the other teams above them in the standings will need to lose their next games.

The Ottawa Senators will welcome the Detroit Red Wings to the Canadian Tire Centre on Monday, February 27th. The puck drop is scheduled for 7 PM ET.