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Eastern Teams in Trade Talks for Two-Time Stanley Cup Champion

Published September 27, 2023 at 10:40
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Tough Situation in Ottawa: The Sens Could Lose a Top Player if They Don't Clear Cap Space

The Ottawa Senators find themselves cornered by the salary cap, and it prevents them to re-sign one of their young players, Shane Pinto. Pierre Dorion's task is evident: move assets, clear space, and get the deal done.

Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers are grappling with a different issue – the anticipation of another tough season. Regardless, they remain open to acquiring players, especially if good deals are coming.

Indeed, the Flyers might just offer the solution that the Senators need.


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Senators and Flyers to Complete a Trade Involving Joseph?



Word on the street is that Daniel Briere and the Flyers have set their sights on forward Mathieu Joseph.

At 26, Joseph, with three seasons remaining on his $3M AAV contract, is a tricky piece for the Senators to handle. However, if Joseph leaves Ottawa, this would pave the way for Pinto's signing.

Elliotte Friedman, shedding light on the developing story in 32 Thoughts, suggests that the Senators would have tosweeten the deal to send Joseph and his hefty contract to Phily.

Friedman weighs in, stating:

"The good thing for Ottawa is Philadelphia likes Mathieu Joseph as a player. They see a fit. The bad news is that it doesn't mean the Flyers will make it easy. They've got the leverage and aren't afraid to use it. They want a high-level prospect or maybe the first-rounder sent by Detroit in the Alex DeBrincat trade. To this point, Ottawa's not willing to do that. It's a poker game. San Jose is another team I've wondered about."

While the Flyers have shown genuine interest in Joseph, they also possess significant bargaining power, demanding an additional asset in any potential deal. Regrettably, Ottawa remains hesitant to part with a first-round pick or a high-level prospect to make the deal happen. Fortunately, the San Jose Sharks have also expressed interest, giving the Senators alternative options if they find the Flyers' demands too steep.

Do you believe Mathieu Joseph will be traded?


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Eastern Teams in Trade Talks for Two-Time Stanley Cup Champion

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