Ottawa Senators Lose Defenseman Christian Wolanin to Colorado Avalanche Signing

Former Ottawa Senators defenseman Christian Wolanin has signed with the Colorado Avalanche as a free agent.

What happened to Christian Wolanin?

The deal carries a salary of $850,000 at the NHL level with the Avs and $400,000 in the AHL with the Eagles.

Wolanin hopes to earn a job with the same NHL team his father, Craig, won a Stanley Cup with in 1995-96.

Why does this matter for the Ottawa Senators?

The Senators currently stand 6th in the Eastern Conference with a 44-27 record, on a W1 streak, and are looking to strengthen their lineup.

Christian Wolanin played 10 games with Ottawa right out of the gate in 2018 and put up 12 points in the club's final 30 games in 2018-19.

What's next for Christian Wolanin?

New Sens head coach D.J. Smith had Wolanin pencilled in as an everyday player for 2019-20, but an injury set him back.

Wolanin has seen 86 regular-season games' worth of NHL action and posted 23 career points with the Vancouver Canucks, Buffalo Sabres, Los Angeles Kings, and Ottawa Senators.

He played 53 games for the AHL's Providence Bruins last season, scoring 7 goals and 31 points.

Wolanin represented Team USA at the World Hockey Championships twice, winning the bronze medal in 2021.

The Ottawa Senators are moving forward with their current roster, having recently signed Samuel Ersson as their backup goalie.