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Low Risk/High Reward Trade Options For The Ottawa Senators

By Derek Lee

MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 03: Jesse Puljujarvi #98 of the Edmonton Oilers skates against the Montreal Canadiens during the NHL game at the Bell Centre on February 3, 2019 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 03: Jesse Puljujarvi #98 of the Edmonton Oilers skates against the Montreal Canadiens during the NHL game at the Bell Centre on February 3, 2019 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 03: Max Domi #13 of the Montreal Canadiens flips the puck into his own glove during a break in the play against the New York Islanders at the Barclays Center on March 03, 2020 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 03: Max Domi #13 of the Montreal Canadiens flips the puck into his own glove during a break in the play against the New York Islanders at the Barclays Center on March 03, 2020 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

Max Domi

Much like a certain Senators defenseman (Mark Borowiecki), Domi has essentially abandoned his Montreal Canadiens related posts from his social media accounts. Aside from that, the 25-year-old RFA also hired a new agent and is speculated to be on the block. I completely realize this is a bit of a hot take considering Domi is not exactly a fan favourite in this neck of the woods.

Domi would arguably be a perfect fit for Ottawa if he could be obtained at a decent value. Despite his dad being public enemy #1 for years as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Max is a blend of skill and some of that edginess that made his dad an effective role player throughout his career. Max already has great chemistry with Anthony Duclair from their experience as members of Team Canada at the World Juniors and as linemates in Arizona.

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Reuniting Domi with Duclair could light another fire under Anthony Duclair and the two could make for a solid/fun second line this season. Domi also boasts outstanding possession totals and is quietly one of the NHL’s best passers.

Let’s be honest, Domi and Tkachuk on the same team would at the very least add so much entertainment value that Pierre has to at least reach out to his Atlantic Division rivals to discuss the price point. Domi would not come as cheap as some other available options, he’s an established player in his prime (and also produced 72 points a season prior) but might just be worth it for a fair price. Then Ottawa would have to sign him to a contract extension and opt for a more patient approach with their current centre prospects. Perhaps you could also slide Domi (or a prospect) to the wing in the future.

Price point:

NYI 1st, Vitaly Abramov and Max Lajoie seems like a fair price for both sides.

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