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Why the Senators could — and should — be buying ahead of the NHL trade deadline
- Ottawa aims to buy instead of sell as the trade deadline nears, buoyed by a recent 5-2 win in Toronto that keeps playoff dreams alive.
- Dylan Cozens and Drake Batherson reached 20 goals as Ottawa dominated shots and scoring chances in the win.
- Ottawa trails the Leafs by five points in the standings but sees urgency to add ahead of Friday’s deadline.
- Staios could pursue forwards or defencemen, weighing veteran pieces against prospect assets in a stealthy approach.
- Claude Giroux’s no-move clause adds complexity to potential deals for Ottawa.
- Analysts see Ottawa as needing defensive depth, with questions about right-side pairing options.
- The trade board discusses potential targets like Dougie Hamilton and Justin Faulk as top defenders.
- Ottawa could explore options such as MacKenzie Weegar to strengthen the lineup if a deal aligns.
- The club’s draft assets include six picks and a Buffalo second-rounder, shaping trade leverage.
- The article emphasizes stealth moves historically used by Staios to improve the team at the deadline.
- The deadline window closes at 3 p.m. ET on Friday, adding urgency to potential moves.
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