Senators Eye Rival Goalie as Backup Insurance

Ottawa is kicking the tires on a division rival’s goalie, and that alone tells you the market for competent backup help is getting thin. Teams around the league know the modern backup role is less about stealing starts and more about surviving the grind without torpedoing the room. If the Senators think this is a clean fit, it says they are looking for stability behind their starter without paying starter money for the privilege.