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Ottawa might pursue Parenteau as a free agent

P.A. Parenteau

Photo credit: Getty Images | P.A. Parenteau #15 of New York Islanders skates prior to the game against the Florida Panthers. (Oct. 22, 2011)

It looks like P. A. Parenteau will test the free agent waters. There are some that will question the late bloomer’s ability to succeed without Islanders superstar John Tavares, but that shouldn’t prevent him from finding a home -- especially in the thin 2012 market.

One potential suitor is Ottawa, according to the Ottawa Citizen. The Senators are believed to be in the market for a forward with first-line potential, given that Daniel Alfredsson might retire this summer. They’ve already gone after Rick Nash, but it looks like Nash might not want to play in Ottawa.

Although the Senators are a franchise heading in the right direction, they aren’t exactly a big market and they haven’t gotten past the first round of the playoffs since 2007. Even if they had the money to throw at a guy like Zach Parise, would he have much interest in playing for Ottawa at this time?

Parenteau seems like a more realistic target for the Senators at this time and he’s one that could serve them well.