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DALLAS — Pierre Dorion packed his bags and returned to the nation’s capital immediately after the NHL Draft wrapped up Saturday afternoon.

Afterall, there’s no shortage of work to do and he likely spent part of Sunday on the phone as the talking period for free agents officially opened.

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While the Ottawa Senators were pleased with the eight prospects they chose in the two-day draft at the American Airlines Arena — including No. 4 overall pick Brady Tkachuk of Boston University — Dorion and the staff still have plenty of decisions left to make to try to reshape this roster for next season.

Dorion will have one eye on development camp when the prospects arrive in Ottawa Tuesday and another on his cellphone as the talk continues during a busy time of year for NHL general managers.

When push turned to shove, the Senators weren’t close to a completing a trade involving captain Erik Karlsson with possible suitors. Yes, a lot of teams kicked tires, but the reality is only three or four teams are believed to be serious and Dorion is under no pressure to make a move.