A couple of years ago, it wasn’t hard to find an Ottawa Senators fan willing to drive Drake Batherson to the airport. Not to catch the team charter, but to get on a plane out of town. The likeable winger was in one of his dry spells as a scorer and, more so then, was not going to remind anyone of a Selke Trophy candidate for his defensive prowess. With the team winning here and losing there, in a kind of treadmill pattern, Batherson was a popular target of derision on Ottawa’s post-game radio ...
Life without Brady Tkachuk begins. Can the Sens still contend in the Atlantic?
Fresh off signing his new 8-year contract extension, Drake Batherson met with the media to discuss his unique trajectory and how Ottawa feels like a second home. Jackson Starr has more in Sens Today.
Drake Batherson is entering the final year of a six-year contract in 2026-27 with the Ottawa Senators. That makes him eligible for a contract extension. With the current collective bargaining agreement set to expire on Tuesday, a new one takes effect the next day. In the new CBA, eight-year deals were no longer an option. […]
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Batherson signs the largest contract in Senators history. Batherson talks about his new eight year, $86 million extension, why he wanted to stay in Ottawa long term, finding out the deal was done while he was BBQing, and his reaction to a $10.75 million annual salary he says he never imagined reaching. Batherson also discusses his future with the Senators, the direction of the team and his excitement heading into training camp. #GoSensGo #Sens #DrakeBatherson #OttawaSenators
The broadcast landscape is shifting again this season
It is the eve of NHL training camp, and player-instigated change is in the air. A couple of star players (Quinn Hughes, Brady Tkachuk) who requested to be traded away from the teams that drafted them and crowned them captain are about to begin their first full seasons in new uniforms but on old contracts. Two more stars — Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin and Jets MVP Connor Hellebuyck — have publicly requested trades despite each owing five more seasons to the clubs that re-signed them. Despite ...
“You show me a good goaltender, and I’ll usually show you a good coach” After finishing sixth in Jack Adams voting last season, what would it take for Senators head coach Travis Green to take home the award in 2027? Presented by @BTPBrewing #GoSensGo #NHL
“Jake Sanderson’s a superstar” Jamie “Noodles” McLennan joined the boys today and brought his take on who should be the next captain of the Ottawa Senators👀 Presented by @btpbrewing #gosensgo #nhl
Drake Batherson has locked in for eight more years with the Ottawa Senators, just hours before the deadline to sign for that long. Batherson and the Senators agreed to terms on an eight-year contract extension, the team announced Tuesday. It is the largest contract in franchise history and comes with an average annual value of $10.5 million. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the 28-year-old’s new deal includes $30 million in bonuses, the first time the Senators have done that, and al...
Latest News A lower cap hit percentage than Alex Tuch makes the richest deal in franchise history a win for Ottawa. Sixteen hours before the extinction of eight-year contracts in the NHL, the Ottawa Senators have completed the most pressing item on the agenda for the 2026-27 season. Elliotte Friedman reported last night that the Sens were closing in on an eight-year extension for forward Drake Batherson, with an average annual value in the $10.5 – 11M range. This morning, the deal was official...
LAST SEASON Team development isn’t always linear, and the Ottawa Senators showed us that last season. They appeared to be on an upward trajectory after they’d ended a seven-season playoff drought in 2024-25 and pushed the first-place Toronto Maple Leafs to six games in a Round-1 defeat. Coach Travis Green’s defensively stout group was bursting with prime-year players and boasted a playoff-friendly style. The Sens seemed poised to climb another rung and reach the upper echelon of Atlantic Divis...
The Ottawa Senators have locked up one of their longest-tenured forwards to an eight-year extension.
A lower cap hit percentage than Alex Tuch makes the richest deal in franchise history a win for Ottawa.
Batherson, 28, and the Senators left things to the last minute in the race to get an eight-year extension done in Ottawa.
This negotiation has been dragging for most of the summer, and as recently as Monday morning, it still looked stuck. By Monday night, it wasn't. Deal Flips From Wide Gap To Closing In
Pierre LeBrun reported Monday morning that the Senators and Drake Batherson remained far apart, and that Batherson would likely settle for six or seven years if the money was right rather than pushing for the full eight. Hours later, Elliotte Friedman reported on his 32 Thoughts Podcast that Ottawa ...
Training camp is here! The Ottawa Senators officially open camp on Wednesday. Former Senator Jamie Baker joins the guys to break down the team heading into camp, the expectations surrounding the Sens and what he’ll be watching as the new season gets underway. Plus, Yorkie and Jamie dip into the archives and share some of their favourite training camp stories from years past. 🔥 Who has the most to prove at camp? 🔥 Which roster battles should we be watching? 🔥 What should expectations be for the...
With the clock ticking towards Tuesday night’s CBA deadline, multiple sources indicate the Ottawa Senators are closing in on an eight-year extension with 33-goal scorer Drake Batherson. Exact terms are unclear, but it’s believed to average somewhere between $10.5 million and $11 million per season. It would be the largest contract in franchise history — a major commitment and a relief to the fanbase. We’ll see what tomorrow brings as new contract rules arrive once the calendar flips to Sept. 1...
The Ottawa Senators have reportedly struggled to sign Drake Batherson to a new contract. Batherson, one of Ottawa’s most important players, is entering the final season of his deal. With the new collective bargaining agreement taking hold soon, there was some pressure to try and get something done. It appears as if that will be […]
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Sportsnet’s Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman interview Ottawa Senators defenceman Jake Sanderson to discuss the Brady Tkachuk trade, who he thinks could be the Sens’ next captain, how he has improved his game this offseason, and more! ———————————————- 📺 http://sportsnetplus.ca – Stream live on Sportsnet+ 💻 http://www.sportsnet.ca – More news & highlights on Sportsnet.ca https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhibwHk4WKw4leUt6JfRLg https://www.facebook.com/sportsnet https://twitter.com/sportsnet...
Drake Batherson and the Ottawa Senators want to make a deal, but the clock is ticking on them to get an eight-year extension complete.
Drake Batherson and the Ottawa Senators want to make a deal, but the clock is ticking on them to get an eight-year extension complete.
Drake Batherson has played 470 games with the Ottawa Senators since entering the league, making him one of the longest-tenured members of the franchise. After his entry-level contract expired, he signed a six-year deal with the club, extending his tenure through the 2026-27 season. Now, Batherson is eligible for a contract extension. While Batherson could […]
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Stepping onto the ice for training camp, the Ottawa Senators aren’t just looking to punch another playoff ticket — they are out to prove that they can transition from a post-season regular into a legitimate championship threat. For the past five seasons, the Senators have been focused on building around Brady Tkachuk, but now the focus shifts toward moving in a new direction following his trade to the Florida Panthers. General manager Steve Staios wasted no time trying to fill the void left by...
Ottawa Senators prospects Future Sens and Sens hopefuls take to the ice to launch the 2026-27 season. Sens hockey is officially back! After five long months and a summer of major off-ice changes, the Ottawa Senators hit the ice twice this past weekend in a pair of games against the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens. There were a number of familiar faces at the tournament, including Oskar Pettersson and Djibril Touré with lots of rookies on the first year of the entry-level deals a...