Total Rumours, But This Ottawa Senators Fan Likes Them!

Pete Barr by Contributor Written on November 15, 2008
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I normally don't write about rumours, but these two I had to share. They are not from a substantiated source, but I got pretty excited at the chance they were for real.

 

Trade No. 1

To Ottawa, from Florida: Jay Bouwmeester and Nathan Horton

To Florida, from Ottawa: Mike Fisher, Antoine Vermette, and a 2009 first-round pick

 

Trade No. 2

To Ottawa, from Atlanta: Ilya Kovalchuk, Matthieu Schneider, and 2009 first-round pick

To Atlanta, from Ottawa: Jason Spezza, Brian Lee

 

At first glance, I thought the Thrashers and Panthers were crazy, but consider that Bouwmeester and Kovalchuk are both UFA's at the end of the season. I love these moves as an Ottawa fan, as long as at least one of the new additions signs in Ottawa.

What do you think?

Vote Now! - Author Poll

If these trades were to come true, would Ottawa suddenly contend for the Cup?

  • yes
  • no
  • no, and would harm them long term
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Results - Author Poll

If these trades were to come true, would Ottawa suddenly contend for the Cup?

  • yes

    45.5%
  • no

    27.3%
  • no, and would harm them long term

    27.3%
  • Total votes: 33
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