Ottawa Senators hunt for sniper as trade targets emerge

The Ottawa Senators entered the off‑season determined to improve their goal‑scoring after finishing eighth in the league last year. General manager Steve Staios said the club still lacks a true sniper and is exploring trade options.

Potential forward targets mentioned include Vancouver Canucks winger Brock Boeser – a possible acquisition if the rebuilding Panthers waive his no‑movement clause, Boston Bruins scorer Pavel Zacha, who posted a 30‑goal, 65‑point campaign, and Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko. All three are on the Senators’ radar as they look to add firepower before training camp.

The team also dealt with the departure of captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers, added Swedish prospect William Eklund from San Jose, signed veteran Claude Giroux, and re‑signed core players while keeping roughly five million dollars under the salary cap for further moves.