Senators' Draft Recap & Free Agency Targets
Also, a look at the players not qualified by Otttawa, and more!
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2024 NHL Free Agency Tracker
NHL free agency starts today. Not only does this look like a strong year for unrestricted free agents, but there are some big-name restricted free agents as well. Because the action moves so quickly, it may be hard to keep track of everything. But don’t worry, we have you covered at The Hockey Writers.
UPDATED AS THE MOVES ARE MADE.
Senators’ Brannstrom & Kelly Not Qualified, Will Become UFAs
June 30, 2024 by Jacob Billington
Qualifying offers for restricted free agents were due on June 30, and there were a lot of players the Ottawa Senators had to make decisions on. Restricted free agents (RFA) who don’t receive a qualifying offer will become unrestricted free agents (UFA) on July 1. The Senators’ restricted free agents that received their qualifying offer were Shane Pinto, Egor Sokolov, Lassi Thomson, Mads Sogaard, and Kevin Mandolese. Erik Brannstrom, Boris Katchouk, and Parker Kelly did not receive one and will become UFAs.
Ottawa Senators’ 2024 NHL Draft Class Recap
June 30, 2024 by Dayton Reimer
After years of watching Pierre Dorion prioritize size over skill and make risky moves with high picks, fans were anxious to find out how the Ottawa Senators’ new management group would approach the draft. The team, led by general manager Steve Staios, had made precious few significant moves leading up to the draft save for a blockbuster trade for goalie Linus Ullmark that sent away one of their two first-round picks. That left the Senators with six picks in the 2024 Draft and very little inclination of what they were going to do.
5 Free Agents the Ottawa Senators Need to Target
June 30, 2024 by Jacob Billington
The NHL Entry Draft has passed, but the work has just begun for Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios. There isn’t much cap room to work with right now, but with plenty of trade rumors circling the Senators, they may find room to make a splash in free agency. These are the top five players they should target in free agency this year.
Senators News & Rumors: Yakemchuk, Chychrun, Joseph & More
June 29, 2024 by Jacob Billington
In this edition of the Senators News & Rumors, we look at the Senators making their first selection in the first round since Tyler Boucher in 2021, selecting Carter Yakemchuk seventh overall. There are also some trade rumors, or a lack of them, to break down involving Jakob Chychrun and Mathieu Joseph.
Ottawa Senators Draft Carter Yakemchuk 7th Overall
June 28, 2024 by Matthew Zator
In a first round full of defensemen, Carter Yakemchuk stands out as one of the best offensively. His defensive game is sometimes hit or miss, but he has shown that he can defend against the rush and in his own zone when he puts his mind to it. But make no mistake, it’s his offense and creativity that scouts are drawn to.