Senators' Claude Giroux on the Verge of Free Agency
The Ottawa Senators have been among the most active teams in the early part of the offseason. They extended key middle-six winger Fabian Zetterlund, avoiding a
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- Claude Giroux signed a one-year contract with the Ottawa Senators in late June 2025, with a base of $2 million and potential bonuses up to $4.75 million; the deal includes a full no-move clause. This marked his return to his hometown team and a continuation of his veteran leadership for Ottawa.[3][4]
- In mid-2025 there was substantial speculation about whether Giroux would return to Ottawa or sign with another club as free agency approached, but the Senators ultimately secured a short-term pact to keep him in Ottawa for at least another season.[6][7]
- As of the 2025–26 season, Giroux remained with Ottawa, contributing 50 points (15 goals, 35 assists) in 81 regular-season games and adding 5 points (1 goal, 4 assists) in the playoffs; the player’s status for 2026–27 would depend on negotiations andBruin-related decisions in the Senators’ offseason, with ongoing discussion about potential extensions or movements.[4]
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- Example contract structure: 1-year deal, base $2.0M, up to $4.75M in bonuses, no-move clause.
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