Senators' Trade Deadline Dilemma

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NHL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The NHL Trade Deadline hits on March 6, 2026, and the Ottawa Senators are right in the middle of all the buzz. With a record of 29 wins, 22 losses, and 8 overtime losses, they sit just 5 points out of the Eastern Conference's final wild. Card spot after a strong 5-2 win over Toronto on February 28th. General manager Steve Stiles now has to weigh buying for a playoff push or selling key pieces. Insider top points to 38-year-old veteran Claude Giroux as a possible trade chip if playoff hopes dim on their big road trip ahead. Giroux has a full no-movement clause and has made it clear he wants to stay and chase the postseason with Ottawa. Fansman Artem Zubb is catching eyes from Edmonton, who are hunting for a steady right shot blue liner to shore up their back end. Meanwhile, forward Fabian Zetterlin, brought in last deadline, has managed only 12 goals

1:04in 59 games and could be moved for a fresh start. Elsewhere, this all comes down to the Senators' crucial Western Roast Swing, kicking off Tuesday night against Edmonton at 9 p.m. Eastern, followed by Thursday, in Calgary at the same time and Saturday in Seattle at 10 p.m. Eastern. Those games overlap the deadline and could swing Stiles' big calls. Fans and pundits agree the trip's outcome will shape whether Ottawa doubles down or deals away talent, setting the tone for the stretch run. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. No need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com. The sound is already where your head is, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.