The Ottawa Senators appear intent on boosting the team's forward ranks prior to the start of a new season.

According to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun, the club was working on a trade for a forward around the same time Jason Spezza was sent to the Dallas Stars in exchange for winger Alex Chiasson and two prospects on July 1.

It's believed that trade has either fallen through or has been put on the back burner. Several teams have told the Sun that wingers Colin Greening and Eric Condra are both being made available.

The Senators do have 13 forwards under contract for the upcoming season, but remain $16 million under the salary cap; as such, an addition or upgrade at the forward position is clearly possible ... if the team's internal budget allows, of course.