There is a tendency to look at a 38-year-old NHL player and immediately start asking how many goals he has left. That's understandable. Father Time doesn't negotiate, and eventually every player reaches the point where the question isn't whether he can still play, but whether he can still play well enough to matter.
The Philadelphia Flyers have a lengthy history filled with plenty of franchise greats. There are the likes of Bobby Clarke, Bernier Parent, and Eric Lindros.
A hot topic among fans of the Ottawa Senators this offseason has been the naming of the franchise’s 11th captain. The position has been vacant since the departure of Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers a week before the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
The departure of captain Brady Tkachuk this offseason may have been a tough pill to swallow for many fans of the Ottawa Senators, but they can at least take solace in their venerated alternate captain choosing to return to Canada’s capital.
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
It seems Claude Giroux has played for 5 different teams in the past week, but somehow, he's found his way back to Ottawa where he truly belongs. Giroux coming back is a lot more meaningful than just a roster spot, especially in an offseason where the fans have felt frustrated and betrayed.
Veteran forward Claude Giroux is returning to the Ottawa Senators on a one-year, $2 million contract. The 38-year-old Giroux, who was an unrestricted free agent, signed the deal on Tuesday.
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Fans of the Philadelphia Flyers who assumed former captain Claude Giroux was coming back for one more kick at the can in the city where his NHL career started were left disappointed.
The Ottawa Senators are keeping one of their most respected veterans in the fold. According to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen, the Senators are closing in on a one-year contract with Claude Giroux that will keep the 38-year-old in Canada’s capital.
Claude Giroux “will return” to the Ottawa Senators on a new contract that is currently being completed, reports Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Several teams, including the Philadelphia Flyers, where Giroux was once a superstar, have been reported to be after the veteran’s services over the past week.
While rumors have connected center Claude Giroux to numerous teams throughout the summer, it could be some time before the 38 year old makes his decision.
The Sheet with Jeff Marek: David Pagnotta and Marek talk about where free agent Claude Giroux could end up. Marek: “Claude Giroux. So I mentioned a couple
Veteran Claude Giroux remains unsigned past the opening few days of the free agent period. However, it’s not from a lack of interest. Postmedia’s Bruce Garrioch reports that there are several teams that have shown interest in the forward while Giroux not having decided just yet on where to sign.
After four-plus years away, it appears Claude Giroux is returning to the city of brotherly love. According to David Pagnotta, the Philadelphia Flyers are signing the veteran forward as an unrestricted free agent.
The Toronto Maple Leafs were reportedly among the teams that expressed interest in signing Claude Giroux during Day 1 of free agency, according to Postmedia’s Bruce Garrioch.
Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Was told on Monday that Ottawa Senators forward Claude Giroux wants to play another season. The 38-year-old and is a pending UFA.
Veteran scorer Claude Giroux will not hang up his skates for at least one more season, reports Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. According to LeBrun, Giroux
Claude Giroux is still doing Claude Giroux things, even at 38. If anything, this season with the Ottawa Senators just reinforced how steady he’s been for a long time.
Claude Giroux is no longer the 100-point scorer he once was—but that’s not why the Ottawa Senators brought him back. On a one-year deal worth $2 million plus bonuses, Giroux returns as a steadying presence for a team still trying to take the next step.