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CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 24: Chicago Wolves defenceman Erik Brannstrom (26) passes the puck during the first period of the American Hockey League game between the Chicago Wolves and Cleveland Monsters on January 24, 2019, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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OTTAWA, ON - OCTOBER 13: Ottawa Senators Left Wing Brady Tkachuk (7) prepares for a face-off during third period National Hockey League action between the Los Angeles Kings and Ottawa Senators on October 13, 2018, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Brady Tkachuk’s torn ligament proves Ottawa Senators can’t have anything nice

OTTAWA, ON - MARCH 9: Erik Karlsson

No one is having a worse offseason than the Ottawa Senators

OTTAWA, ON - FEBRUARY 22: Ottawa Senators Defenceman Erik Karlsson (65) participates in drills during warm-up before National Hockey League action between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Ottawa Senators on February 22, 2018, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Jim Benning denies that Canucks are in on Erik Karlsson trade

OTTAWA, ON - OCTOBER 17: Erik Karlsson #65 of the Ottawa Senators smiles during warmup prior to a game against the Vancouver Canucks at Canadian Tire Centre on October 17, 2017 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images)

Erik Karlsson trade talks pick up, Vancouver emerges as a candidate

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 27: {L-R} John Klingberg #3 of the Dallas Stars and Erik Karlsson #65 of the Ottawa Senators warm-up prior to the 2018 GEICO NHL All-Star Skills Competition at Amalie Arena on January 27, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

Rumor: Could Erik Karlsson be headed to the Stars?

OTTAWA, ON - FEBRUARY 17: Ottawa Senators Defenceman Erik Karlsson (65) waits for a face-off during second period National Hockey League action between the New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators on February 17, 2018, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Could Erik Karlsson still get traded to the Vegas Golden Knights?

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 5: Mark Stone #61 of the Ottawa Senators skates against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center on March 5, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

5 free agents the Senators can sign to get back to the playoffs

OTTAWA, ON - MAY 23: Mike Hoffman #68 of the Ottawa Senators celebrates with teammate Erik Karlsson #65 after scoring a goal on Matt Murray #30 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Final during the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canadian Tire Centre on May 23, 2017 in Ottawa, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

NHL Talking Points: Breaking down the Ottawa Senators’ week of chaos

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 20: Erik Karlsson #65 of the Ottawa Senators celebrates his goal with teammate Mike Hoffman #68 against the Tampa Bay Lightning during second period at the Amalie Arena on December 20, 2015 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images)

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OTTAWA, ON - MARCH 24: Erik Karlsson #65 of the Ottawa Senators skates against the Carolina Hurricanes at Canadian Tire Centre on March 24, 2018 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images)

NHL Trade Rumors: Could Erik Karlsson and P.K. Subban be swapped?

OTTAWA, ON - MARCH 9: Erik Karlsson

Ottawa Senators’ uncertain future makes them NHL’s most interesting team

OTTAWA, ON - FEBRUARY 17: Ottawa Senators Defenceman Erik Karlsson (65) waits for a face-off during second period National Hockey League action between the New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators on February 17, 2018, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

After all that, the Senators didn’t trade Erik Karlsson

OTTAWA, ON - JANUARY 20: Derick Brassard

NHL rejects ‘ultra-complicated’ Derick Brassard trade

NASHVILLE, TN - FEBRUARY 19: Derick Brassard

Penguins aiming for third Stanley Cup with Brassard addition

PITTSBURGH, PA - FEBRUARY 13: Derick Brassard

Penguins acquire Derick Brassard ahead of trade deadline

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 10: Dion Phaneuf

Los Angeles Kings, Ottawa Senators complete 4-player trade

OTTAWA, ON - OCTOBER 7: Erik Karlsson

Erik Karlsson set to return to action on Tuesday night against Vancouver

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 25: Erik Karlsson

Erik Karlsson has no timeline for return after foot surgery

Feb 24, 2017; Raleigh, NC, USA; Ottawa Senators defensemen Marc Methot (3) looks at his rainbow tape for national hockey is for everyone day before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-0. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Golden Knights getting Marc Methot from Senators

May 25, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Chris Kunitz (14) scores against Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson (41) during the second period in game seven of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Don Wright-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Kunitz scores game-winner in double OT for Penguins in Game 7

May 25, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA;Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) tries to re-direct the puck past Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson (41) during the second period in game seven of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Don Wright-USA TODAY Sports

Penguins and Senators both score late after Kessel’s possible dive

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 25: Evgeni Malkin

NHL Playoffs: Evgeni Malkin gets rocked by Marc Methot

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 25: Mark Stone

NHL playoffs: Chris Kunitz, Mark Stone trade goals in Game 7

May 13, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta (3) skates with the puck ahead of Ottawa Senators left wing Clarke MacArthur (16) during the third period in game one of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

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