Ottawa Senators left winger Colin Greening has played in only four games this season, prompting many, including Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, to wonder if the 28-year-old could be a prime candidate to move elsewhere.
Definitely time for a fresh start for Colin Greening, in the lineup just four times this season. The Senators could have traded him before his September 2013 contract extension- it's believed the Rangers and St. Louis were among those interested - but decided to keep him. Now, that makes it tougher.
Adding intrigue and perhaps a bit of expeditiousness to Greening's possible departure was the presence of Pierre Dorion, Ottawa's Director of Player Personnel, at a couple of recent NHL games. Coincidentally, two of the teams that Dorion watched were none other than the New York Rangers and the St. Louis Blues.
Scouting appearance that raised eyebrows: Ottawa's Pierre Dorion at St. Louis/Rangers and Edmonton/Buffalo last week. Dorion obviously has a scouting background, but isn't always out there, which is why it was noted. It's no secret the Senators and Sabres, in particular, have spoken several times.
The Sabres have long been rumored to be willing to part with almost every piece on their roster. They've not openly admitted to it, but they're squarely in the race for the first pick in next year's NHL Entry Draft and top prospect, Jack Eichel.
Buffalo defenseman Tyler Myers and forward Chris Stewart have both been talked about as possible trade bait in recent reports.
Meanwhile, word from Bruce Garrioch of The Ottawa Sun is that the Senators, should they in fact move Greening, are not looking for a pick or prospects and are instead seeking a player-for-player trade.
If the Senators do deal LW Colin Greening, who has played only four games, they'd like it to be a hockey trade with a player coming back in return.
There are a lot of moving parts to a potential deal here, but with Greening taking up space, both on the Senator's bench and on their cap, look for a trade to come to fruition swiftly if it comes at all.
