The Ottawa Senators are bringing back defenseman Travis Hamonic for two more seasons. Per PuckPedia, the 32-year-old UFA defenseman signed a two-year contract worth $1.1M per season. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman adds he’s receiving a full no-movement clause in the deal.
An afterthought on this year’s market, Hamonic actually had one of his best seasons in quite some time in 2022-23. His 21 points were his most in a season since 2015-16 with the New York Islanders.
It’s a fine deal for Hamonic, who will slot in behind Jakob Chychrun and Artem Zub on the team’s right side, likely in a third-pairing role. He still doesn’t provide a ton of value defensively, at least not compared to his heyday, and he likely won’t see anything more than sheltered minutes for the rest of his NHL career.
Hamonic was coming off a two-year, $6M contract he signed with the Vancouver Canucks in 2021. This is the lowest-paying contract of his career, save for his entry-level deal.
He’ll be an unrestricted free agent once again in 2025, although not eligible for a 35+ contract, given his August birthday.
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