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Claude Giroux coming back to Flyers on free-agent contract

Update: The Sports Network’s Bruce Garrioch has reported that Claude Giroux hasn’t made his final free agent decision, with the Philadelphia Flyers in the mix alongside the Ottawa Senators and other teams The Philadelphia Flyers are having a solid offseason as they look to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Claude Giroux Picks Team?: Considered Flyers, Oilers, and Senators

Claude Giroux appears to be going home. The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta reports that Giroux will sign with the Philadelphia Flyers, ending a free-agency search that, by all accounts, was genuinely up in the air right up until the decision.

Leevi Merilainen News / Professor Press Box / July 3

Leevi Merilainen Signs a One-Year Deal, but Nothing Guaranteed

The Ottawa Senators have brought back goaltender Leevi Merilainen on a one-year, $1.1 million contract. It’s a move that feels more like a “we’ll see” than a long-term commitment.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 3

Senators re-sign goalie to one-year contract extension

The Ottawa Senators have signed goaltender Leevi Merilainen to a one-year contract extension for the 2026-27 NHL season, president of hockey operations and general manager Steve Staios announced Thursday.

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In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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NHL News / Yardbarker / July 3

Three captivating NHL unrestricted free agents available on the market

Let's take a look at three intriguing NHL UFA's who are still available on the market and are looking for homes for the 2026-2027 season.

Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson is one of NHL's boldest moves in years

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 3

3 Candidates to Be the Senators’ Next Captain

It’s been nearly two weeks since the Ottawa Senators traded their now-former captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers, marking the end of his tenure with the club after eight seasons.

Brady Tkachuk News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

Senators offer promotion for fans to exchange Brady Tkachuk jerseys

The Ottawa Senators are trying to help their fans cope with recent events…sort of. On Thursday, the team announced a special promotion – ‘Chuk Out the Old Jersey’ – giving fans the chance to exchange their officially-licensed Brady Tkachuk Fanatics jerseys to get a discount at the team store.

Leevi Merilainen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2

Senators Re-Sign Leevi Merilainen

According to a team announcement, the Ottawa Senators have signed netminder Leevi Merilainen to a one-year, $1.1MM contract for the 2026-27 season. Merilainen earned a slight pay increase on his new deal.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / July 2

Ottawa Senators Sign Leevi Meriläinen to 1-Year, $1.1M Deal

The Ottawa Senators announced the re-signing of goaltender Leevi Meriläinen to a one-year contract worth $1.1M earlier today. Meriläinen, who turns 24 next month, stepped into the backup role in 2024-25 upon an injury to Linus Ullmark, and did very well, posting an 8-3-1 record, a .925 save percentage, and 3 shutouts.

Leevi Merilainen News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

Senators re-sign Leevi Merilainen to one-year contract

The Ottawa Senators have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with restricted free agent goaltender Leevi Merilainen, the club announced Thursday afternoon.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / July 2

Senators Quick Hits: Cousins, Ersson & Open Battles in Ottawa

The Ottawa Senators continue to shape their roster in small but meaningful ways, and both of these moves say a lot about where the organization sees itself right now.

Claude Giroux News / Silver Seven / July 2

Ottawa Senators Look to Sign Claude Giroux on Day 2 of NHL Free Agency

One day into the Free Agent Frenzy, the Ottawa Senators have (debatably) addressed their goaltending, while keeping the majority of the group that went 21-6-4 to close out the year, together.

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Philip Tomasino News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Senators sign veterans Sammy Blais, Philip Tomasino to contracts

The Ottawa Senators continue to make additions around the margins of their roster as NHL free agency opens on Wednesday. The Senators announced on Wednesday afternoon that they signed five players to two-way contracts for next season, headlined by NHL veterans Sammy Blais and Philip Tomasino.

Nick Jensen News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Ducks Sign Nick Jensen to 2-Year Contract

According to Pierre LeBrun, Nick Jensen has signed a two-year contract to join the Anaheim Ducks. The deal is worth $2.25 million per season. Jensen, 35, has spent the last two seasons with the Ottawa Senators, helping them reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs both times.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Senators sign Sam Ersson to two-year contract

An eventful offseason for goaltender Sam Ersson continued with the opening of the unrestricted free agency window on Wednesday, as he signed a two-year contract with the Ottawa Senators that carries a salary cap hit of $2.2 million.

Samuel Ersson News / Silver Seven / July 1

Ottawa Senators Sign Samuel Ersson to 2 year, $2.2M Contract

The Sens have made their first free agent signing of 2026, and it's a real head-scratcher. Ersson, a 26-year-old goaltender from Sweden, was one of the worst goaltenders in the league last season, with a save percentage of .870 and the worst goals saved above expected numbers in the entire league.

Nick Cousins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Senators Sign Nick Cousins To Two-Year Deal

The Ottawa Senators are keeping some grit in their lineup. Yesterday evening, Brent Wallace of Coming In Hot reported that the Senators had agreed to a two-year deal with depth forward Nick Cousins.

Claude Giroux News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1

Claude Giroux to hit free agency, Senators return possible

The Ottawa Senators traded Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers to begin their offseason. And that trade has seemingly put the franchise into a period of transition.

Nick Cousins News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Senators re-sign Nick Cousins to two-year contract extension

The Ottawa Senators and forward Nick Cousins have agreed to terms on a two-year, $3.175-million contract extension that will carry a cap hit of $1.5875 million per season, The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta reported Friday.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Senators News & Rumours: Kaliyev Gone, Ersson Update & Giroux or Cousins?

In this roundup of the latest Ottawa Senators news and rumours, we have a few things to look at as the sun winds down on the eve of free agency. First, the Senators announced Arthur Kaliyev did not receive a qualifying offer, but neither did Samuel Ersson, who could be in a different situation.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Ottawa Senators 2026 Draft Class Is Better Than You Think

The 2026 NHL Draft is all wrapped up, and the Ottawa Senators have added eight promising prospects to their organization. However, the reaction to the Senators’ new draft class has been underwhelming.

Brady Tkachuk News / NHL Trade Talk / June 28

4 Years: Brady Tkachuk’s Secret Wasn’t Being Hidden From Senators

The Brady Tkachuk era in Ottawa didn’t end this past week — it may have effectively ended years ago. According to Ottawa Sun reporter Bruce Garrioch, Tkachuk had been privately telling teammates inside the Senators dressing room for years that he was leaving the organization.

Jordan Spence News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26

Senators Re-Sign Jordan Spence, Two Others

The Ottawa Senators are nearing an extension with pending RFA defenseman Jordan Spence, reports Postmedia’s Bruce Garrioch. According to Garrioch, the deal will be in the range of a four-year term, while Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported the deal will be worth approximately $20MM total, which would be a $5MM AAV across a four-year term.