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The Senators will try and move the former 30-goal scorer, not because he’s a bad player or bad person — the opposite is true in both cases, actually — but because he’s not worth the $7.25-million cap hit they have him at for four more seasons.

Ryan gets it. Both he and wife Danielle like Ottawa and want to stay. But he also sees the writing on the wall.

Chances of him starting next season with the Senators are slim. Ryan will be a buy-out candidate if he’s not dealt.

“I understand with my contract and the obligations, that I haven’t performed up to a $7-million player,” he said. “But that’s something that happens. That’s the business side of things. I try to separate it when I get to the rink. I don’t worry about what’s going on over there, in the other hallway, I just worry about what’s in front of me. That’s all you can do.”

Indeed, Ryan has handled the uncertainty of his future like a pro. He hasn’t whined or knocked on Dorion’s door to seek some clarification. He just goes about his business, trying to rediscover his groove after missing almost two months with more hand injuries, trying to help the team win.

“Generally you don’t talk to anybody within the organization about it, because … I don’t want to say you’re crossing the line by asking, but you know it’s out of your hands,” he said. “Other than you going in and solidifying yourself with them by saying ‘I don’t want to be here’ it’s not going to do anybody any good. The GM has that right to listen to every team and every option available. So I think in the room guys generally understand that, and they don’t take it personally, as you get older.