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Likely To Be Traded

09/19/2014 at 6:10pm EDT

from Allan Muir of Sports Illustrated,

So, which players are most likely to be dealt this season? Put it this way: If you're thinking of buying a new jersey, you might want to hold off before having it personalized with the name and number of any of these guys.

​BOBBY RYAN, LW, OTTAWA SENATORS: The Sens have lost two top players — Daniel Alfredsson and Jason Spezza — during the past 15 months. They can't afford to lose a third, which is why the ongoing negotiations between the team and Ryan are so crucial. Ottawa is ready to ante up in order to lock Ryan in long term, but the winger wants some non-financial assurances before he signs. Ryan took issue with the way he was used at times by coach Paul MacLean last season and he wants the chance to prove that he can be Ottawa's go-to guy....

DAM McQUAID, BOSTON BRUINS: It's clear they'll have to make a deal soon to address some pressing cap issues. The question is, who do they sacrifice off a team that has legitimate Cup aspirations? The expectation is that they'll move a defenseman, but it won't be Johnny Boychuk and his expiring contract. Despite the relief he'd provide, he's too valuable a part of their top four. That leaves McQuaid as the most likely option. Plenty of teams would be interested in his size and physicality, even if his thinking lags behind the play at times....

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