Report: Spezza wouldn't waive no-trade clause for deal to Nashville
Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports
The Ottawa Senators have been trying all weekend to get Jason Spezza off their roster and on to another as per the captain's request.
Pierre LeBrun reported general manager Bryan Murray had a deal on the table with the Nashville Predators that made sense for both teams, but Spezza didn't approve.
Sens GM Bryan Murray says he had a deal that made sense potentially with Nashville for Spezza but Spezza wouldn't waive to go there
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) June 28, 2014
Preds GM David Poile confirms he had serious interest in dealing for Spezza but was told by Spezza camp he wouldn't go to Nashville
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) June 28, 2014
The suitors for Spezza included the Anaheim Ducks before they acquired Ryan Kesler from the Vancouver Canucks, the St. Louis Blues, and the Chicago Blackhawks.