Senators looking to add depth forward in MacArthur's absence

With veteran winger Clarke MacArthur ruled out for the rest of the season, Ottawa Senators general manager Pierre Dorion said Friday that he's looking to add some forward depth.

However, Dorion's not willing to pay an extravagant price in his quest to bolster his club's attack.

Several teams are reportedly inquiring about recent world junior darlings and Senators property Colin White and Thomas Chabot, according to Bruce Garrioch of The Ottawa Citizen, but it doesn't sound like any deals involving them are going to happen.

"Right now, the asking prices are ridiculous almost for rentals and non-rentals," Dorion said. "We're comfortable with what we have here. We're prepared to give up something to get something. You can't just (give up) top-end players for seventh-round picks."

As of right now, the Senators sit second in the tight Atlantic playoff race with 52 points, but a jolt to the offense could be necessary for the stretch run - Ottawa averages 2.56 goals per game, ranking 21st league-wide.