NHL Atlantic Division Trade Deadline Preview

OTTAWA SENATORS

The Big Rig could net the Senators a decent return. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

STANDINGS:  63 points, 6th Atlantic Division, 12 Eastern Conference

PLAYOFF PROGNOSIS/STATUS:  On the verge of falling out of contention / Could be buyer and seller

NEEDS: Top 6 forward (or 2); Top end defenseman

DEADLINE CAP SPACE:  $40M

ASSETS TO DEAL:  Chris Phillips would garner some attention, Milan Michalek and Joe Corvo could also go along with prospects.

RUMORS:  Phillips has been associated with Boston.  Chris Stewart and Christian Ehrhoff have been rumored to interest Ottawa, and both are now with the Sabres.  Ales Hemsky rumours still persist.  The Senators need to decide quickly if they are buyers or sellers for the most part and if they want to make a run now or ensure the future.