The New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators have been engaged in trade discussions, but not concerning star player Brady Tkachuk. According to Dave Pagnotta, while the Senators have no intention of trading Tkachuk, there have been talks about other players like Josh Norris and Drake Batherson.

The Rangers are exploring options to improve their roster, indicating a willingness to trade current players for new talent. The Senators, under new ownership, are also looking to make significant changes to enhance their performance.