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The Ottawa Senators drop to 26th in the latest off‑season rankings after trading captain Brady Tkachuk and losing key veterans, leaving the club with limited cap space and questions about goaltending and depth for the 2026‑27 season.
A look at the major roster changes and internal developments for Ottawa and Montreal as they prepare for the upcoming NHL campaign.
The Ottawa Senators finished the 2025‑26 campaign with 99 points and a playoff berth, while the Toronto Maple Leafs slipped to 78 points and missed the postseason. Ottawa’s offseason was marked by the trade request of captain Brady Tkachuk, who ultimately moved to Florida, and the subsequent arrival of forwards William Eklund and Andre Burakovsky, as well as goaltender Samuel Ersson, to shore up the roster. The club also retained key veterans such as Claude Giroux, Nick Cousins and Jordan Spence, preserving much of the talent that drove their strong finish. Toronto responded with a sweeping revision of its hockey operations, appointing Jim Hiller as head coach and overhauling the roster through trades that brought in Darren Raddysh, Nick Paul and Emil Andrae, and by selecting Gavin McKenna first overall in the draft. Free‑agent signings added Sergei Bobrovsky, Jack Roslovic, Colton Sissons, Teddy Blueger, Brandon Duhaime and Zack MacEwen, while the organization brought in Daniel Alfredsson as an associate coach. Although the Leafs’ activity appears more extensive on paper, the article argues that Ottawa’s deeper core and the strategic additions made during the offseason give them the edge heading into the 2026‑27 season.
John Klingberg, a former Dallas Stars stalwart, is poised to sign a short‑term deal after a injury‑marred season with the Sharks, with teams like the Ducks, Lightning and Maple Leafs expressing interest.
The Anaheim Ducks face a pivotal offseason marked by defensive losses, looming contract negotiations and a risky roster overhaul that could shape their competitive outlook.
The Anaheim Ducks have matched the Philadelphia Flyers’ offer sheet for Leo Carlsson, securing a $90 million, five‑year agreement that makes him the league’s highest‑paid player and presents a new challenge for building a championship team.
Anaheim’s recent contract extension for Pavel Mintyukov reflects a calculated blend of cap‑space management and long‑term vision, positioning the 22‑year‑old for a larger role while the club pursues marquee free agents like Cutter Gauthier.
The Anaheim Ducks have secured Pavel Mintyukov with a long‑term deal, but a looming contract showdown with Leo Carlsson and a series of roster moves have put the franchise at a pivotal crossroads.
Several former Ottawa Senators players have signed new contracts with various NHL teams, detailing terms and their recent histories with the club.
The Ducks secure a seasoned blueliner whose blend of offensive production and defensive reliability should bolster their push for a playoff berth.
The Boston Bruins are pursuing restricted free‑agent defenseman Jordan Spence from the Ottawa Senators to address a shortage of right‑shot blue‑line talent, weighing contract scenarios and roster implications.
With the 2026‑27 free‑agency period underway, the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement offers performance bonuses that let teams sign veterans like Patrik Laine and Alex Ovechkin to low‑value contracts. These incentives, however, carry cap‑over penalties if milestones are missed, forcing clubs to balance risk and reward.
Jordan Spence’s breakout season with the Ottawa Senators has positioned him for a lucrative restricted free‑agent contract, as the team evaluates health, roster moves and the NHL’s evolving salary cap.