NHL Insider Reveals Blockbuster Trade That Nearly Happened Between Canadian Team & Nashville Predators

For whatever unknown reason, the deal fell through, leading to a new move this morning.

It is notable though, that this is the second potential trade involving O'Rielly that has been denied.

Reports emerged earlier this morning that O'Reilly had rejected a trade that would have sent him back to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Perhaps the Clinton, Ontario native has something against playing for a team in his home country.

Regardless, Staios clearly wants to move the injury-prone Norris, and he is reportedly already nearing a deal with the Buffalo Sabres that would bring in former 7th overall pick and fellow center Dylan Cozens to his team.

Cozens may look like a downgrade on Norris on paper, but he has a couple of things working in his favor.

First, and perhaps most importantly, the Senators will be able to rely on him to consistently be in the lineup.

Second, he brings a physical presence, something Norris very much does not.

Finally, Cozens still has his pedigree as a former 7th overall pick and it was just two seasons ago he scored 30 goals. Hopefully, he will be able to return to that form in Ottawa.