Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Mark Stone‘s agent Craig Oster is in Ottawa today to watch his nephews – Matthew and Brady Tkachuk – and possibly to speak with Senators GM Pierre Dorion.
The gap for an extension between the Senators and Stone isn’t large.
A trade still seems the most likely route. He’s the top target for Winnipeg Jets, with the Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames and Vegas Golden Knights also interested.
The Senators want a first-round pick, two strong assets, and a conditional pick if Stone re-signs or how far team goes in the playoffs.