Jakob Chychrun potentially on the move after change of heart on Ottawa
The Ottawa Senators landed a key defenseman a year ago in Jakob Chychrun, but unfortunately, things have now changed and that could lead to another blockbuster trade.
A change of heart on Ottawa
While Chychrun was born and raised in Florida, he has always had a special place for Ottawa in his heart, with his dad playing in the city and many of his family residing in Canada's capital.
That made landing him even more special last year, but unfortunately, it appears things have now changed, and the former Arizona Coyotes defenseman may not be long for Ottawa.
Per the streets, It seems the 'hometown novelty' has mostly worn off for Jakob Chychrun and his camp in Ottawa. Hearing his interest in being a Sen long-term has diminished greatly.
Very unlikely that he extends, far more likely that he's dealt before becoming a UFA #GoSensGo
Very unlikely that he extends, far more likely that he's dealt before becoming a UFA #GoSensGo
Another blockbuster deal for Chychrun incoming?
Along with this, other people around the NHL have heard that he's taking his time talking with the team about an extension, and with this unhappiness and uncertainty, it appears he may be on the move once more.
New GM Steve Staios is reportedly considering anyone as a trade candidate, making it more likely that with UFA status looming, Chychrun will be dealt once more.
«He's not really in any hurry to do anything and he doesn't have to be,» a league executive told Postmedia. «I just think they're trying to get a feel for what they can get for certain players plus help the group.»
This would be a brutal turn of events for Ottawa, but given their status as a perennial loser in the NHL, it wouldn't come as any shock.
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