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Pierre LeBrun, ESPN Senior Writer 9y

Senators had talks with Leafs about obtaining Clarkson

Turns out the Columbus Blue Jackets weren't the only team intrigued by the idea of giving David Clarkson a change of scenery.

Sources tell ESPN.com that the Ottawa Senators had a few conversations with the Toronto Maple Leafs about a Clarkson trade, with the idea that perhaps the right winger could rediscover himself in Canada's capital.

In a way, it's not a surprise because the Senators tried hard to sign Clarkson when he was a free agent two years ago, but lost out to the Maple Leafs.

Not exactly sure how far the Ottawa-Toronto trade conversation went, but I know the Senators finally decided that the money wouldn't work. The term left on Clarkson's deal, I think, scared off the Senators. Clarkson has five more years on his deal after this season, with a $5.25 million cap hit.

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