Chychrun indicated contract extension talks haven't started with Senators general manager Steve Staios. He's taking things day by day, but his uncertainty over his situation has rekindled the rumors that popped up before the March 8 trade deadline.
The Athletic's Ian Mendes believes Staios faces a choice between Chychrun and team captain Thomas Chabot. Both are left-side defensemen along with rising star Jake Sanderson. However, the Senators have a pressing need for right-shot blueliners.
With Chabot and Sanderson under long-term contracts, Chychrun could become the odd man out. On March 25, Adam Gretz suggested the Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Nashville Predators, Carolina Hurricanes and Dallas Stars as possible offseason landing spots.
