Expect at least one significant trade to go along with the hiring of a coach when the changes promised by Senators owner Eugene Melnyk kick into gear this off-season.
But, of course, none of the movement starts until Bryan Murray decides whether he stays on as GM.
The popular opinion is he won’t, that Murray will retain an important role as a consultant or adviser, but hand over the shot-calling reigns to his successor.
If so, I am certain that man will be Daniel Alfredsson.
This will satisfy the ticket and corporate sponsorship buyers who need to be kept on board after a season like this — Alfredsson is the king of Ottawa and all.