(UPDATE 1:23 PM)- On to the second thread of the day as we surpass the 300 comment mark. Scott Howson spoke with the media at the draft and suggested that there is still a ways to go on any deal involving Rick Nash. Stress again the importance of not always taking the words of a GM on Draft Day at face value. So much posturing going on right now.

(UPDATE 1:11 PM)- Greg Thomson from Sportsnet has suggested on Twitter that the San Jose Sharks are now out of the Nash sweepstakes.  Long believed to be one of the favourites, word is they weren't willing to meet the asking price set by Howson. Interesting.

(UPDATE 10:35 PM)- Things seem to have gone quiet for the night.  Going to keep my blackberry and computer near by but I get the sense the excitement will have to wait till tomorrow. Sens remain very much in the mix for Nash but the biggest question remains- does he want to come here? With other names like Hjalmarsson and Ryan still floating around, it should be a fun day around here tomorrow. Oh ya, and apparently there is some sort of Draft?

On the day before the NHL Draft from Pittsburgh, rumours and speculation continue to surround Bryan Murray and the Ottawa Senators. While there is a chance it’s a straightforward draft weekend for the Sens, it really does sound like they are trying to address a couple of needs this weekend.  Add in the excitement of the actual Draft and it should be a fun weekend for Sens fans.