The Ottawa Senators have done more than kick tires on disgruntled Colorado Avalanche centre Matt Duchene.
Sources say Senators general manager Pierre Dorion has been aggressive in his pursuit of the 26-year-old Duchene, who begrudgingly reported to the Colorado camp last week while he continues to wait for a trade.
But, that doesn’t mean anybody in Ottawa should go out and purchase a jersey with his name on the back. At this point, it’s believed the two sides aren’t close to a deal.
Yes, the Senators are one of the most interested teams in Duchene, but they’re hardly alone, with the Montreal Canadiens, Carolina Hurricanes and Nashville Predators among the list of suitors that have held several talks with Colorado GM Joe Sakic, who has been working on this deal for what seems like an eternity.