Deck chairs on the titanic

I would imagine the sens pass. I think smith wold be a pretty good add at the expense of a draft pick, but this is a lateral move at best at a time when we need to get better

just not really any reason for the Sens to do that

I think that's being generous. Jopseh is still young and getting better while bringing more than just points to the game. Smith is older and in steep decline. If he couldnt produce on a team with malkin, crosby and guentzel then theres no reason to assume he would do any better in Ottawa.

Even with money retained I would hope Ottawa stays away. Hopefully there are better options in free agency but even if there arent, keeping joseph should make that a more appealing option.

I mean wings do this, can't see pens saying yes or copp waiving

I don't see the Wings wanting to downgrade Copp to Eller.