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Senators' Patrick Wiercioch: Doubtful that Ottawa makes offer to blueliner

Wiercioch is not expected to receive an offer from the Senators when he becomes an unrestricted free agent on July 1, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

Analysis:

This comes as no surprise, as the blueliner was shopped at the trade deadline and will most likely receive the same treatment before ultimately being allowed to walk in free agency. After an unproductive season filled with injuries -- including a right shoulder ailment that held the defenseman out for 15 of the last 16 games -- general manager Pierre Dorion was believed to have told Wiercioch in his exit meeting that the 25-year-old was doubtful to return to Ottawa, which all but seals his fate. The 2008 second-round pick should receive interest in the market, although five points in his 2015-16 campaign is not promising in terms of potential fantasy value wherever he lands.

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