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Veteran Free Agent Signs New Deal

Making news today is a veteran, and a former Stanley Cup winner, too. Depth forward Nick Cousins signs a contract. This is a solid move for a team looking to continue to tick the boxes this offseason.

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Ottawa Senators Sign Leevi Merilainen to 1-Year, $1.05M Deal

Not long after submitting a qualifying offer to RFA goalie Leevi Merilainen, the Ottawa Senators signed the 22-year-old netminder to a one-year deal worth $1.05M.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / June 30

The Ottawa Senators Big RFA Goalie Re-Signs

Today is the day before the NHL free agency period begins on July 1st. However, with the commotion going on, you wouldn’t know it. Mitch Marner, Evan Bouchard, Brad Marchand, Aaron Ekblad headline the list of players who all signed this afternoon.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 61 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in six minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Senators sign goalie Leevi Meriläinen to one-year contract extension

The Ottawa Senators announced on Monday that general manager Steve Staios and the team have agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension with goaltender Leevi Meriläinen.

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The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / June 30

Monday LNN: The Calm Before the Frenzy

With just over 24 hours leading up to the Free Agent Frenzy, Ottawa Senators GM Steve Staios has completed most of the work already, having signed his most important pending free agents to new deals, most recently a 1-year contract for veteran forward Claude Giroux.

Ottawa Senators News / Full Press Hockey / June 30

The Productive Weekend That Was For The Ottawa Senators

This past weekend was full of surprises for Ottawa Senators fans. It was assumed the team was seeking offensive depth at the Draft. However, the club selected a right-shot defenseman with their first pick in back-to-back Drafts.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / June 30

Ottawa Senators Upgrade Options As Free Agency Hits

The Ottawa Senators have a good idea of where they are heading into free agency 2025. Welcome back to all the latest and greatest NHL Rumours from Ottawa Senators camp, here from us at Last Word On Hockey.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 29

Senators’ most realistic trade acquisition in 2025 NHL offseason

The Ottawa Senators took a big step up the ladder last season and finally made it back to the playoffs after a 7-year absence. The Senators pushed the Toronto Maple Leafs hard in the playoffs, losing two of the games in overtime and extending the series to six games.

Brock Boeser News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

Senators Should Pursue Brock Boeser But Only at the Right Term

As we get closer to July 1, rumors and speculation surrounding many players have heated up throughout the league. Many teams are looking to improve their rosters given the cap space available to them and the prospect of the salary cap rising in the coming years. The Ottawa Senators are undoubtedly one of those teams.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

Ottawa Senators’ 2025 Draft Class: Reaction & Analysis

After months of speculation, predicting, and targeting, the 2025 NHL Draft is finally over, and the Ottawa Senators have six new faces in their organization.

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Claude Giroux News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

Senators Sign Claude Giroux to One-Year Deal

The Ottawa Senators have announced that they have re-signed forward Claude Giroux to a one-year deal with a base salary of $2 million per season and bonuses that will allow him to make more.

Claude Giroux News / Daily Faceoff / June 29

Senators re-sign Claude Giroux to one-year extension

According to multiple reports, the Ottawa Senators have reached an agreement on a new contract with veteran forward Claude Giroux. Elliotte Friedman of

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 29

Senators sign forward Claude Giroux to contract extension

The Senators and pending UFA Claude Giroux are “putting the finishing touches” on an extension, Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic reports. The Senators have since confirmed the deal.

Senators select Logan Hensler No. 23 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

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2025 NHL Draft: Grading how all 32 teams did

Every Conn Smythe winner in NHL history

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Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / June 29

Ottawa Senators Remaining Unknown Internal Free Agents Ahead of July 1

Oh hey Sen fans, the 2025 NHL Entry Draft wrapped up yesterday and NHL free agency is this Tuesday, Canada Day on the calendar, just two sleeps away. Today, we are going to provide a little summary of what the team is facing ahead of free agency.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / June 28

Ottawa Senators Select Andrei Trofimov 213th Overall

With the 213th pick in the NHL Entry Draft, the Ottawa Senators drafted their second Russian and second goaltender in the class, 6'2 Andrei Trofimov, from the MHL's Stalnye Lisy Magnitogorsk.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / June 28

Ottawa Senators Select Bruno Idzan 181st Overall

Not long after selecting a Russian player in an NHL Entry Draft, a long-unprecedented move for the Ottawa Senators, the club made history with their selection of left-winger Bruno Idzan with the 181st overall pick.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / June 28

Ottawa Senators Select Dmitri Isayev 149th Overall

Taking every trend we know about the Ottawa Senators' scouting staff and turning it upside-down, they've selected Dmitri Isayev, a 5'9, 148-pound left-winger out of Russia's MHL, with the 149th pick of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / June 28

Ottawa Senators Select Goalie Lucas Beckman 97th-Overall

The Sens had the first pick in the fourth round as part of the pick swap with San Jose that saw Fabian Zetterlund become a Senator. The used that pick on a goalie, Lucas Beckman, from the Baie-Comeau Drakkar of the QMJHL.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / June 28

Senators Trade Kings for Young Defenseman

The Ottawa Senators and Los Angeles Kings kicked off the second day of the 2025 NHL Draft with a major trade. The Senators are building off of their first playoff appearance in nearly a decade, and while it was a step forward, it's not enough for a hungry Ottawa franchise.

Ottawa Senators News / Full Press Hockey / June 28

“A Dream Come True” For Senators No.1 Pick Logan Hensler

Ottawa Senators head amateur scout Don Boyd said Wednesday that “Hope springs eternal” when it comes to selecting their first pick. General manager Steve Staios mentioned that if there were a possibility of adding an asset, his club would trade back, and this came to fruition.

Ottawa Senators News / 5 GOATs / June 28

Ottawa Senators select Logan Hensler in 1st round of 2025 NHL Draft

The Ottawa Senators selected Wisconsin defenseman Logan Hensler in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft. He was considered one of the top prospects available on the board.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Senators select Logan Hensler No. 23 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

A Big Ten defender is now off the board, as the Ottawa Senators selected Logan Hensler with the 23rd overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft at The Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Ottawa Senators News / House of Hockey / June 27

Ottawa Senators Trade 21st Overall Pick to Central Division Team

Steve Staios made one of his first big draft-day moves tonight, trading the 21st overall pick in the 2025 NHL draft to the Nashville Predators for multiple picks in return.

Steve Staios News / Full Press Hockey / June 26

Senators GM Steve Staios and His Staff Are Working For The Weekend

Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios and head amateur scout Don Boyd met the assembled media Wednesday in advance of the NHL Entry Draft taking place this Friday/Saturday in Los Angeles.

Fabian Zetterlund News / Field Level Media / June 19

Senators F Fabian Zetterlund signs 3-year contract

Restricted free agent forward Fabian Zetterlund signed a three-year, $12.825 million contract with the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. Zetterlund recorded 41 points (19 goals, 22 assists) in 84 games split last season with the San Jose Sharks and Senators.