  Senators GM Bryan Murray says Jason Spezza is not on the block, and will not be moved in the leadup to NHL trade deadline. (Sun Media File)
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Jason Spezza won't be going anywhere at Wednesday's trade deadline.
Senators GM Bryan Murray said this morning he has heard all the rumours surrounding the Ottawa centre but hasn't had any calls regarding Spezza, who has a "no movement" clause that kicks in on July 1st.
Murray said he has a lot of teams kicking tires, but nobody has asked about the club's top centre.
"Not one call about Jason so you can put that to bed," said Murray this morning. "I just want Jason to play well here."
Murray said he has continued contract talks with defenceman Filip Kuba and winger Chris Neil but hasn't gotten anywhere in talks.
Murray confirmed he will meet with Neil's agent tomorrow in Ottawa.
"We'll see if there is anything we can do," said Murray.
Murray also said he will not be able to address the club's goaltending needs at the deadline but will consider sending the struggling Brian Elliott down. After a great start when he was called up from AHL Binghamton, Elliott has been pulled three times in recent games.
The Senators could opt to recall veteran Martin Gerber, who cleared waivers last week after being demoted from Ottawa to Binghamton a month ago.
The Senators play the Calgary Flames Tuesday night at Scotiabank Place as they continue an eight-game home stand.
