Three weeks ago in his Weekly Question, Spencer asked how the Ottawa Senators should approach the trade deadline this season. The consensus among readers reflected the outcome that we’ll most likely see this week: Trade away some rental veterans to make room for deserving prospects. The Senators in effect wouldn’t waive the white flag altogether and also wouldn’t sell the farm to meet immediate needs. If for whatever reason we do see a totally different approach at the deadline this year, I reckon it has something to do with the fact that both Ottawa and Belleville have failed to meet expectations this season due to a combination of injuries and misfortune.
Weekly Question: Deadline Week
