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Batherson Signs Massive 8-Year, $86M Deal with Senators
15 Sep
Summary
- Drake Batherson signs an eight-year, $86 million contract extension.
- The deal is the most lucrative in Senators' history.
- Batherson had a career-best season with 33 goals and 71 points.
The Ottawa Senators have secured forward Drake Batherson through an eight-year, $86 million contract extension, as confirmed by a league source. This significant deal, with an average annual value of $10.75 million, surpasses the previous record held by Tim Stützle. Batherson's contract was set to expire in 2027, but the extension ensures his long-term future with the team.
Batherson achieved a career-best performance in the 2025-26 season, recording 33 goals and 71 points in 79 games. This marks the seventh consecutive season of improvement for the winger. He also contributed three goals during the team's four playoff games. The 28-year-old has accumulated 149 goals and 364 points in 470 career NHL games, all played with Ottawa since being drafted in 2017.
The timing of this announcement is notable, occurring hours before the current collective bargaining agreement's expiration. The upcoming CBA will limit contract extensions to seven years and free agent terms to six years. This signing is part of the Senators' active offseason, which included trading Brady Tkachuk and acquiring several other players.
