Ottawa Senators Face Uncertainty with 15 Former Players Still Unsigned

The Ottawa Senators have 15 former players still unsigned as unrestricted free agents.

What's the situation for former Senators?

The list includes former first-round picks like Colin White and Shane Bowers.

Colin White spent last season with the AHL's San Jose Barracuda.

How do former first-round picks fit in?

Curtis Lazar has carved out a decade-long NHL career as a dependable depth forward.

Lazar recorded six points in 45 games with the Edmonton Oilers this past season.

The Ottawa Senators currently stand 6th in the Eastern Conference with a 44-27 record.

What about goaltenders?

Matt Murray won back-to-back Cups with Pittsburgh in his rookie and sophomore seasons.

Murray appeared in just five games with the Seattle Kraken this season, posting a 2.21 goals-against average.

Cam Talbot is also still looking for work after spending one season with the Senators.

Talbot was acquired from the Minnesota Wild in 2022 in exchange for Filip Gustavsson.

The Senators will carry an $875,000 cap charge for each of the next two seasons due to Colin White's buyout.

What comes next for these players?

Some may land NHL contracts, while others may have to settle for AHL deals or head to Europe.

Logan Brown spent last season with the Ontario Reign, producing 16 points in 31 games.

Brown's skating at the NHL level has always been a concern, but injuries have been an even bigger obstacle.

And the Senators' current standing could impact their decisions on these former players.

But for now, these 15 players remain unsigned, waiting for their next opportunity.

So the future is uncertain for these former Ottawa Senators players.