Ottawa Senators: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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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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.

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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

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

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

2025 NHL Draft winners, losers: Big night for Islanders but not for the fans

2025 NHL Draft: Grading how all 32 teams did

Every Conn Smythe winner in NHL history

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NFL head coaches' quiz

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The 'No. 2 NBA Draft picks' quiz

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.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / June 28

The Ottawa Senators and Los Angeles Kings Make 2025 Draft Day Trade

Today is the second day of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, rounds two through seven, after last night’s marathon round one highlighted by the top overall pick Matthew Schaefer‘s memorable and heartfelt reaction.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 28

Senators pull off trade for Kings defenseman

The Ottawa Senators achieved a desperately-needed breakthrough when they ended a seven-year Stanley Cup Playoffs drought during the 2024-25 campaign, but now comes the hard part.

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.

Tanner Jeannot News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 28

Senators expected to show interest in Tanner Jeannot

With the Kings not expected to offer winger Tanner Jeannot a new contract, he’s expected to hit the open market on Tuesday with teams looking for extra grit being likely to show interest.

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.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 25

Senators Notes: First-Round Pick, Forsberg, Merilainen, Søgaard

After qualifying for the postseason for the first time since the 2016-17 season, speculation began that the Ottawa Senators could look to make a notable addition this summer to continue their winning ways.

Fabian Zetterlund News / Daily Faceoff / June 19

Fabian Zetterlund’s new contract is good value for the Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators signed 2025 trade deadline acquisition and pending restricted free agent Fabian Zetterlund to a three-year contract extension on Wednesday.

Fabian Zetterlund News / Inside The Rink / June 19

Ottawa Senators Extend Fabian Zetterlund

The Ottawa Senators saw their season come to an end with a first-round series loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs in six games. The Senators finished the regular season with 97 points and in fourth place in the Atlantic Division, which was their best finish in the division since 2016-17 when they finished second.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / June 6

'Totally False': Senators Shut Down Drake Batherson Trade Rumors

Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer and general manager Steve Staios have firmly denied reports suggesting the team is exploring trade options for forward Drake Batherson.