For the second year in a row, Vladimir Tarasenko may be traded midseason. The 32-year-old forward's first season with the Ottawa Senators could end with him playing for a different team.
According to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, there is an expectation that the Senators will deal Tarasenko ahead of the NHL's trade deadline for the 2023-24 season, which is Friday at 3 p.m. ET. Tarasenko has a no-trade clause in his contract, but it appears that may not be an issue as Ottawa potentially tests the market.
"Speaking to those close to him, Tarasenko is open to a trade and will waive his NTC for a [Stanley] Cup contender," Pagnotta shared on X.