Ottawa Senators
· 2026-07-03
The Ottawa Senators are looking to make key additions to their roster after a quiet NHL Draft.
The Senators moved on from Brady Tkachuk and were expected to make big moves with their trade capital.
They acquired William Eklund and used their first-round picks on Jonas Lagerberg Hoen and Jaxon Cover.
These players have high upside and offensive potential but are unlikely to contribute immediately.
The Senators are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference with a 44-27 record and on a W1 streak as of July 3, 2026.
They need to strengthen their roster to compete with other top teams.
General manager Steve Staios is looking for top-line wingers and goaltending depth.
The Senators may target free agents or make trades to address their needs.
They have limited cap space, with only slightly over $9 million available.
Staios has made some surprising moves, including trading for Samuel Ersson and André Burakovsky.
Ersson has a poor goals-saved above expected rate, and Burakovsky has a high cap hit.
Staios believes Ersson has upside and Burakovsky can contribute to the team's secondary scoring.
The Senators will need to make smart moves to improve their roster and compete in the Eastern Conference.
And they will have to do it quickly, as the free agency period is underway.
But Staios is confident in his ability to make the right moves.
He has a history of making surprise trades that work out for the Senators.
So the team will have to wait and see what he has planned.
The Senators' fans are eager to see what the future holds for their team.
They are hoping for a strong season and a deep playoff run.
And with the right moves, the Senators could be a contender in the Eastern Conference.
But for now, they will have to wait and see what Staios has planned.