The race to acquire Erik Karlsson kicked into high gear Tuesday.
The Golden Knights are one of the teams working to land the all-star defenseman from Ottawa, according to multiple reports.
The New York Islanders reportedly are making a strong push for Karlsson after losing free agent John Tavares to Toronto.
Colorado, Dallas, San Jose and Tampa Bay also have been linked with a trade for the two-time Norris Trophy winner as the league’s top defenseman.
Karlsson, 28, is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2019 and the rebuilding Senators risk losing him for nothing in return.