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Ottawa Senators Sign Eller, But Opt To Retain Cap Flexibility

Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios hinted last week, July 1 was only one day on the NHL calendar and there’ll be further opportunity down the road to add to his roster, stating, “July 1 is an exciting time.

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2025 Ottawa Senators Report Cards: Jake Sanderson

I know a lot of you will be shocked to hear this, but Jake Sanderson is very good at hockey. Hot take, I know, but it has to be said. The young defenseman’s third NHL season was just as impressive as the first two.

Wyatt Bongiovanni News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Senators sign Wyatt Bongiovanni to one-year contract

The Ottawa Senators have signed unrestricted free agent left winger Wyatt Bongiovanni to a one-year, two-way contract, according to PuckPedia. The contract carries a $775,000 average annual value at the NHL level.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / July 1

Ottawa Senators Sign Forwards Lars Eller, Olle Lycksell to 1-Year Contracts

Copious amounts of cash tend to be thrown around on July 1st, but the Ottawa Senators took little part in the festivities. GM Steve Staios did what we've come to expect, and made smaller, low-risk moves to bolster the depth of his roster.

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Lars Eller News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

2007 First-Round Picks Signs with the Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Lars Eller to a one-year contract worth $1.25 million. The 36-year old is joining his sixth NHL team after splitting last year with two Eastern Conference teams.

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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.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Sharks sign veteran defenseman, two others

This pair of moves most notably features a pay-raise for Klingberg after he played through last season on a one-year, $1.76M deal with the Edmonton Oilers.

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Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

Former Ottawa Senators Veteran Goaltender Signs Out West

The Los Angeles Kings have locked up an underrated backup netminder. Goaltender Anton Forsberg, who was backup to Linus Ullmark with the Ottawa Senators in 2024-25 is heading out to the West Coast.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Kings sign three veterans to multiyear deals on busy day

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Olle Lycksell News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Senators sign Olle Lycksell to one-year, two-way contract

The Ottawa Senators signed Olle Lycksell to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2025-26 season, which will be worth $775,000 in the NHL, $450,000 in the AHL and guaranteed to be at least $500,000.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1

Senators extend goaltender on 1-year deal

The Ottawa Senators keep Leevi Meriläinen in the crease for at least another season. The 22-year-old goaltender has inked a one-year contract extension worth $1.05 million, which is a significant move for the team as they continue to develop ahead of the 2025–26 season, as the club has announced.

Nick Cousins News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Senators re-sign Nick Cousins to one-year, $825,000 contract

The Ottawa Senators and forward Nick Cousins have agreed to terms on a one-year, $825,000 deal, according to Ottawa Sun reporter Bruce Garrioch. The deal was first reported by social media user @LalimesMartian.

Nick Cousins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Senators re-sign veteran forward Nick Cousins

The Senators will be keeping Nick Cousins in the fold for one more year.

Senators re-sign Claude Giroux to one-year extension

Senators sign goalie Leevi Meriläinen to one-year contract extension

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Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / June 30

Ottawa Senators Sign Leevi Merilainen, Nick Cousins to 1-Year Deals

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 / 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.

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.

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.

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 / 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 / The Hockey Writers / June 27

Senators 2025 Draft Primer – Staios and Boyd Talk Strategy

The 2025 NHL Entry Draft is hours away, and it’s still anyone’s guess as to what the Ottawa Senators will do with the 21st-overall pick. Although the top-10 prospects are more or less locked, the next 30 selections could go a dozen directions depending on what a team likes.

Claude Giroux News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 26

Senators rumors: Claude Giroux ‘grind negotiation’ gets update

The Ottawa Senators finally made the playoffs last year, ending a lengthy rebuild. They have most of their core locked up long term, but one key veteran piece needs a new deal.