There is no way the Ottawa Senators will give up the third and fifth caps in the next National Hockey League (NHL) draft to the New York Rangers to get the first-ever pick, owner Eugene Melnyk said.
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The site The Athletic had launched the rumor machine on Friday, arguing that “speculation” about a transaction in this direction was taking place in the upper echelons of hockey.
“The idea of trading our third and fifth pick for the first pick is absurd,” responded Melnyk, according to comments reported by the daily “Ottawa Sun”. We are very excited to welcome our many new Ottawa Senators who will come to us with the next draft. ”
The draft must be held virtually on October 9 and 10. Alexis Lafrenière is widely tipped to be the first hope to hear his name. The Quebecer scored 35 goals and totaled 112 points in 52 games in 2019-2020 with the Rimouski Oceanic.
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