Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Ottawa Senators have spoken face-to-face twice with ‘s agent, Pat Brisson. Both sides are hopeful that an extension will be able to get done. If deal is not reached in the next month or two, the Senators are going to need to know before the NHL trade deadline if Duchene intends to test the free agent market.
St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong has been working the phones but his very high asking prices are sending mixed messages that he’s willing to trade basically anyone on his roster.