The Ottawa Senators face a crucial decision regarding their goaltending situation as Linus Ullmark is sidelined with injuries. Analysts Elliotte Friedman and Kyle Bukauskas explore potential stopgap options for the team, weighing the availability of goalies and the implications of trades already made this season. With multiple teams in contention unwilling to cooperate, finding a suitable backup appears challenging.

Friedman discusses the complexities of acquiring a player like John Gibson from Anaheim, emphasizing the importance of health over ability. The Senators must consider whether they want to risk more injuries while seeking a stabilizing presence in net. As they remain in the playoff race, the question is how far they’re willing to go to secure their postseason ambitions without succumbing to excuses of injuries.