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CTV News
3 hours ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Kitchener Rangers goalie signs three-year contract with Ottawa Senators
Jackson Parsons has made history with the Kitchener Rangers. CTV's Heather Senoran explains. One of the Kitchener Rangers' standout stars is heading to Ottawa. On Monday morning, the Rangers announced Jackson Parsons had been named to the Ottawa Senators development camp roster which is scheduled to run until July 4. Just a few hours later, the Senators posted a picture of Parsons shaking hands with Steve Staios, the team's president of hockey operations and general manager, and announced Parsons had been signed to a three-year entry-level contract. Parsons is originally from Embrun, Ont. Last month, he was named as the Canadian Hockey League's goaltender of the year.
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Jordan Spence joins Ottawa Senators in bold trade while Los Angeles Kings gamble on Brian Dumoulin and Cody Ceci
(Image via Getty: Jordan Spence) The 2025 NHL offseason is serving up plenty of drama. Few moves have fueled more debate than the contrasting strategies of the Ottawa Senators and Los Angeles Kings. Ottawa's Day 2 NHL Draft trade for 24-year-old defenseman Jordan Spence looks like a forward-thinking bet on youth and value. Meanwhile, the Kings made headlines for all the wrong reasons—spending big on aging, pricier blueliners whose best days might be behind them. It's a clash of philosophies with the potential to reshape both franchises for years. Ottawa Senators plan for future with Jordan Spence while Los Angeles Kings' Brian Dumoulin and Cody Ceci deals spark questions The trade was finalized during the second day of the 2025 NHL Draft and NHL free agency period in Las Vegas, sending Jordan Spence to Ottawa in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick and a 2026 sixth-round pick. Jordan Spence, a Japanese Canadian defenseman born in Australia, is coming off a career-best NHL season with 28 points and an impressive +23 rating. He's entering the final year of his restricted free-agent deal at just $1.5 million—a bargain price for a 24-year-old on the rise. "Spence was arguably the most underappreciated defenseman on the Kings roster," an NHL scout said on the Draft floor in Las Vegas. "He does so many little things well, but he wasn't getting the credit he deserved in LA." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cervecería Nacional CFD: Calcula cuánto podrías ganar invirtiendo solo $100 Empieza a invertir Inscríbete ahora Undo Ottawa's approach this summer has been measured and calculated. Their biggest free-agent move so far has been signing veteran center Lars Eller to a one-year, $1.25 million deal—solid, but hardly splashy. It's clear they see Spence as a long-term investment who can grow with their emerging core. Los Angeles Kings' signings of Brian Dumoulin and Cody Ceci raise eyebrows in NHL free agency The real fireworks came when NHL free agency opened in early July 2025, and the Kings turned heads with a spending spree many see as risky. Los Angeles signed Brian Dumoulin to a three-year, $12 million deal ($4 million AAV) and former Senator Cody Ceci to a four-year, $18 million contract ($4.5 million AAV). 'Ceci's contract was the biggest surprise of free agency so far,' said a league executive at the Kings' practice facility in El Segundo. 'You're talking about paying more for two older players while letting a younger, cheaper option walk.' Dumoulin, now 33, had a rough end to the regular season after being traded to New Jersey at the deadline, though he redeemed himself somewhat by averaging over 29 minutes per game in the playoffs. Ceci, 31, was often a liability in Dallas' 2025 playoff run. Adding to their aggressive moves, the Kings also brought in former Senators goalie Anton Forsberg on a two-year deal at $2.25 million per season—a move viewed as solid depth, but not exactly headline-grabbing. While the Senators quietly locked in a promising young defenseman for minimal cost, the Kings bet big on experience and name recognition. It's a gamble that could define the trajectory of both teams. If Spence thrives in Ottawa and cements himself as a top-pairing defenseman while Brian Dumoulin and Cody Ceci struggle to live up to their hefty salaries, Los Angeles might look back on this offseason as the mistake that set them back for years. Also Read: Dallas Stars extend their longest-tenured captain Jamie Benn's stay by one year for $1 million | NHL News - Times of India Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Edmonton Journal
a day ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Calgary Flames sign depth defenceman to two-way contract
Article content His resume is highlighted by a 16-game stint with the San Jose Sharks in 2022-23. He was credited with four assists, 28 hits and 21 blocked shots, although he was a minus-7. He also scrapped with Mark Kastelic, then of the Ottawa Senators. At the minor-league level, Cicek once tussled with current Flames forward Martin Pospisil. 'He does play hard,' Pascall said of this new addition. 'He's a big, long, strong defender who skates well, but he also finishes his hits. He's not afraid to play with some grit to his game.' If Cicek does earn a look with the Flames, he'll collect a cap-hit of US$775,000 at the NHL level.
New York Times
a day ago
- Business
- New York Times
Senators GM Steve Staios doubles down on core with quiet start to free agency
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators emerged from the opening day of NHL free agency having satisfied two major items on their offseason list. The first? Establishing and maintaining their salary cap flexibility, with over $5 million in remaining space, per PuckPedia. The second? Signing Lars Eller as their fourth-line centre and plugging a hole at the bottom of the forward corps. Advertisement A much quieter July 1 than last year, when they acquired Nick Jensen, Michael Amadio, Noah Gregor and David Perron. 'It was comforting going into this year, where we were looking for one specific area that if we could improve in it, we would,' Senators GM Steve Staios said Tuesday afternoon. 'We had our sights set on a certain individual, and it was Lars. If not, then we would've looked at other avenues to be able to do it. But we're excited to have him.' Staios spoke to the media moments after reports surfaced of Eller signing a one-year deal with the Senators. The deal has performance bonuses that will bring the max value of the contract to $2.25 million. It was Ottawa's biggest signing of the day. Staios made subtle tweaks to the roster as he said he would over the weekend, bringing back Nick Cousins and adding forward Olle Lycksell as depth. That came after the Sens re-signed Claude Giroux and added Jordan Spence via trade. Save for organizational moves in Belleville, that might be the full extent of Ottawa's shopping this offseason. Unless something drastic changes. 'I guess we'll see,' Staios said. 'Most likely not. We feel comfortable with where we are.' The Senators' relative lack of activity in recent days, at least compared to most other teams around the league, speaks to Staios' belief that his core can continue to progress as other rival teams take steps to either maintain their foothold in the playoffs or catch up. The pressure is on the roster to take that next step, mostly as currently constructed. 'We feel like we have a good plan in place for this group,' Staios said. '(We're) mindful of this group and their growth and their development. And I think it can't emphasize that enough. They are taking hold of it. The manager is there to support it and to make sure that you could add to where you need to add. The emphasis is on this group. Advertisement 'So, making additions is strategic to this group. I don't think that they need so much as the support around them to continue to grow and develop together.' It's consistent with how Staios has felt about the Senators at numerous times this season, even as concerns about their ability to score at five-on-five grew. Staios eventually addressed those concerns by acquiring Dylan Cozens and Fabian Zetterlund at the deadline, part of the overall changes in preparation for next year. 'It's been a little bit of a slow roll,' Staios said. But those changes come as his Atlantic Division foes have experienced significant movement. Yes, there's the Mitch Marner thing. But we're not talking about that here. And granted, it was difficult for many around the hockey world to keep track of the NHL's free agent news on July 1 as it came fast and furious. Even Staios wasn't up to date, for good reason. 'I haven't really seen what the other teams have done, and we're focused on what we're doing here, and we don't get distracted by what other teams are doing,' Staios said. Montreal traded for Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders over the weekend and added Zachary Bolduc and Sammy Blais for their fourth line. Detroit brought on John Gibson in the hopes of improving their goaltending. Boston acquired Viktor Arvidsson for a mid-round draft pick, in a type of deal that might have suited Staios, before adding Tanner Jeannot for their fourth line and signing Morgan Geekie long-term. Those are all teams that might fight Ottawa for a playoff spot come next April. The division still has Florida, Toronto and Tampa Bay at the top. But we don't expect that much of a drop-off for those three teams, especially since they each still possess elite players who can help power them through the regular season and beyond. Not to mention, each of those teams ended the season with better-ranked offences than Ottawa, whether overall or at five-on-five. Only two other Atlantic Division teams, Detroit and Boston, finished the regular season with fewer goals than Ottawa. Advertisement If the Senators continue to experience offensive woes, we'll go back to the offseason as an opportunity lost for Staios to improve his team. Signing Giroux back is a boost for the core as they lean on veterans in their transition. Expecting Zetterlund to produce more than he did in his handful of games with Ottawa could be a good bet. But that need for a top-six scorer still lingers. If that opportunity comes to accommodate said scorer, some cap space remains. The Senators won't have to worry about yo-yoing players back and forth from the NHL to the AHL in the name of saving money, as they did with Adam Gaudette, who will spend the next two seasons in San Jose. Having that $5 million plus in cap space is still a victory for the Senators on an otherwise quiet day. But if the right deal comes along, it's something they can tap into. 'Cap space is important moving forward,' Staios said. For now, Staios seems content with his core. The next step could even be a Shane Pinto extension, as Staios confirmed negotiations would be on the horizon. Staios' moves and words continue to affirm his belief in the core he's assembled. As was the case throughout the regular season, it's on the Senators to prove him right. (Top photo of the Ottawa Senators: Chris Tanouye / Freestyle Photography / Getty Images)
CTV News
a day ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Senators sign forwards Lars Eller, Nick Cousins to one-year contracts
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (41) pokes the puck off the stick of Ottawa Senators' Nick Cousins (21) during second period NHL playoff action in Ottawa, on Thursday, April 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang The Ottawa Senators signed forwards Lars Eller and Nick Cousins to one-year contracts on the opening day of NHL free agency Tuesday. Eller joins the Senators on a US$1.25-million deal after producing six goals and nine assists in 63 games with the Washington Capitals last season. The 36-year-old centre from Denmark will play for his sixth franchise after previous stints in St. Louis, Montreal, Colorado and Pittsburgh. Cousins re-signed on a $825,000 contract after recording 15 points (six goals, nine assists) in 50 regular-season games for Ottawa in 2024-25. He also suited up in five of six games during the team's first-round appearance against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 31-year-old had signed a one-year, $800,000 deal to join the Senators last summer after winning the Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers in 2023-24. Cousins was a third-round pick (68th overall) in the 2011 NHL Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers. The five-foot-11, 186-pound centre has amassed 195 points (77 goals, 118 assists) in 642 career games having also spent time in Arizona, Montreal, Vegas and Nashville. The Senators did not retain goalie Anton Forsberg and defenceman Dennis Gilbert. Forsberg signed a two-year, $4.5-million contract with the Los Angeles Kings a day after Ottawa inked 22-year-old goalie Leevi Merilainen to a one-year extension. Merilainen will backup Linus Ullmark next season. Gilbert, who joined the Senators from the Buffalo Sabres in the Dylan Cozens-Josh Norris swap at last season's deadline, put pen to paper on a one-year, $875,000 deal with the Philadelphia Flyers. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 1, 2025.
