Ottawa was in need of another centre due to injuries .
Was eager to shed Kaigorodov , who was suspended for refusing an assignment to the Ottawa ' American Hockey League affiliate , the Binghamton Senators , instead opting to play in Russia .
Ottawa was in need of another centre due to injuries and was eager to shed Kaigorodov , who was suspended for refusing an assignment to the Senators ' American Hockey League affiliate , the Binghamton Senators , instead opting to play in Russia .