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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
NHL trade news: Ottawa Senators start offseason smartly with Fabian Zetterlund contract extension seen as ‘tidy bit of work' by Steve Staios
Ottawa Senators left wing Fabian Zetterlund (20) (Credit: Getty Images) The Ottawa Senators wasted no time setting the tone for their offseason. General Manager Steve Staios has made a calculated, impactful decision by signing forward Fabian Zetterlund to a three-year contract extension worth $4.275 million per season. Multiple insiders confirmed the move, and it immediately drew attention for its balance of value and upside. For a franchise that has seen inconsistent results over the past few seasons, this kind of measured roster building can serve as a turning point. It also hints that Staios intends to continue reshaping the team's identity through smart, mid-tier acquisitions rather than flashy splurges. Fabian Zetterlund brings scoring depth and lineup flexibility What makes the signing more impressive is the specific value Zetterlund adds to the Senators' forward unit. His ability to play up and down the lineup gives Ottawa versatility, a critical trait as they juggle chemistry among younger forwards like Ridly Greig and Shane Pinto. Zetterlund can comfortably fit on a second or third line, offer power play support, and serve as an insurance policy for injuries or slumps. Trade value and contract term show front office discipline The Senators acquired Fabian Zetterlund, along with forward Tristen Robins and a 2025 fourth-round pick, in exchange for Noah Gregor, Zack Ostapchuk, and a 2025 second-round pick. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo This trade, which initially flew under the radar, now looks much more favorable with Zetterlund under contract. Read more: NHL star player Brad Marchand and wife Katrina celebrate Stanley Cup win in Florida Panthers gear, sparking fresh buzz By starting with a move that reflects both restraint and foresight, Steve Staios has set the pace for what could be an offseason of smart, calculated roster building in Ottawa. The Senators may not be making blockbuster headlines yet, but they are certainly building a more competitive, coherent lineup. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Winnipeg Free Press
a day ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Senators, Fabian Zetterlund agree to three-year, US$12.825M contract extension
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators signed forward Fabian Zetterlund to a three-year, US$12.825-million contract extension Thursday. Zetterlund produced 19 goals and 22 assists in 84 games split between the Senators and San Jose Sharks last season. Ottawa acquired the five-foot-11, 220-pound winger from San Jose at the March 7 NHL trade deadline. The 25-year-old registered two goals and three assists in 20 regular-season games with the Senators before going scoreless in six playoff contests in a first-round loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Zetterlund was drafted in the third round, 63rd overall, by the New Jersey Devils in 2017. The Devils traded him to the Sharks in February 2023 as part of the deal to acquire forward Timo Meier. Zetterlund posted a career-best 24 goals and 44 points the following season. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. 'We were pleased to acquire Fabian at the deadline last season and very happy to extend him for three more years,' general manager Steve Staios said in a statement. 'He brings commitment and work ethic with a scoring touch to our group.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 19, 2025.
Global News
a day ago
- Sport
- Global News
Senators, Zetterlund agree to three-year contract
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook OTTAWA – The Ottawa Senators signed forward Fabian Zetterlund to a three-year, US$12.825-million contract extension Thursday. Zetterlund produced 19 goals and 22 assists in 84 games split between the Senators and San Jose Sharks last season. Ottawa acquired the five-foot-11, 220-pound winger from San Jose at the March 7 NHL trade deadline. Story continues below advertisement The 25-year-old registered two goals and three assists in 20 regular-season games with the Senators before going scoreless in six playoff contests in a first-round loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Zetterlund was drafted in the third round, 63rd overall, by the New Jersey Devils in 2017. The Devils traded him to the Sharks in February 2023 as part of the deal to acquire forward Timo Meier. Zetterlund posted a career-best 24 goals and 44 points the following season. 'We were pleased to acquire Fabian at the deadline last season and very happy to extend him for three more years,' general manager Steve Staios said in a statement. 'He brings commitment and work ethic with a scoring touch to our group.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 19, 2025.
Calgary Herald
a day ago
- Business
- Calgary Herald
Ottawa Senators sign winger Fabian Zetterlund to three-year extension
The Ottawa Senators have taken care of an important piece of off-season business. Article content The Senators have signed restricted free agent winger Fabian Zetterlund to a three-year contract extension that will pay him $4.275 million per season through the 2027-28 campaign, Postmedia has confirmed. Article content This is a significant piece of business for Steve Staios, the club's president of hockey operations and general manager, to complete because Zetterlund had the right to file for arbitration and would have likely won a substantial award. Article content Article content The deal doesn't have a no-trade clause. Zetterlund will be the club's fifth highest-paid player behind captain Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stutzle, Jake Sanderson and centre Dylan Cozens, who was brought in from the Buffalo Sabres at the deadline. Article content Article content Acquired from the San Jose Sharks only seconds before the National Hockey League's 3 p.m. trade deadline in March, Zetterlund, 25, will have the chance to be a top-six forward next season. Article content The Senators brought in Zetterlund along with forward Tristen Robins from the Sharks in exchange for forwards Noah Gregor, Zach Ostapchuk, and a second-round pick. Article content He finished with 19 goals and 41 points in 83 games with the Sharks and Senators. Zetterlund had only two goals and five points, but was mostly used in a fourth-line role. He possesses strong skills and speed, which means his role is likely to expand under head coach Travis Green next season. Article content At Zettetlund's age, he should be heading into the best years of his career and ready to make the jump to get more ice time. He played a key role with the Sharks before being dealt to Ottawa and was someone that Staios heavily pursued before completing the trade. Article content
New York Times
a day ago
- Sport
- New York Times
After journeyman NHL career, Sam Gagner pivots to Senators player development
When the trade deadline passed in March and no contract came for Sam Gagner, the NHL journeyman began to reflect on his long playing career. The winding road began 18 years ago in Edmonton, when he made the Edmonton Oilers out of training camp after being selected sixth in the 2007 draft. He spent seven seasons there and scored eight points in a game in 2011-12, the most recent NHLer to accomplish the feat. Stops in Arizona, Philadelphia, Columbus, and Vancouver followed, then back to Edmonton, then Detroit for a few seasons before one in Winnipeg. Then a 28-game stint last season, back where it all began in Edmonton again. Advertisement After a professional try-out agreement with the Hurricanes didn't work out during the 2024-25 preseason, he signed one with the Senators — in Belleville, Ontario, where Ottawa's AHL affiliate took a chance on him in early January. Gagner drove two hours from his Toronto suburb home in Etobicoke to home games and practices. He had 10 assists in 19 games, but the Senators released him from his PTO after the trade deadline. It was time for Gagner, his wife and three children to settle somewhere. 'We've moved around a lot,' Gagner told The Athletic. 'And as much as I wanted to continue to play, and I still felt like I had a lot to offer as a player, I thought it was important to just get rooted somewhere.' Gagner didn't wait long for his second act with the Senators, but not as a player. The NHL veteran is now over a month into his newest gig as their director of player development. His former Oilers teammate, defenceman-turned-general manager Steve Staios, gave him the opportunity. Gagner will lean on the fact that he's played every forward role possible throughout his career, from first-line talent to fourth-line contributor, as a way to connect with the players he'll be responsible for helping. 'I think a lot of people look at player development like it's something that can only be done when you're young,' Gagner said. 'And then, once you're a pro, it's like that's who you are. I think that I've proved over the course of my career that's not the case. There's a lot of guys that have done that. They continue to develop throughout their career. They evolve, they add different layers to their game. 'It's something I'm really passionate about. I like seeing guys improve. I like seeing guys get better.' Starting next season, he'll work primarily out of Belleville to help the organization's prospects get to the next level. Gagner will also provide guidance and support for Senators draft picks in the system, reviewing video of their play and being a 'touchpoint' for them whenever needed. Advertisement Gagner already has built relationships with a few players thanks to his brief stint in Belleville, including Stephen Halliday, the Sens' fourth-round pick from the 2022 NHL Draft. The Ajax, Ont. native just played his first pro season with the AHL Senators, scoring 19 goals and 51 points in 71 games. Thanks in part to his size and frame — the forward is listed as 6-foot-4 and 212 pounds — Halliday has become a tantalizing prospect for the Senators entering training camp in the fall. But even Halliday felt a bit starstruck when he realized he'd be playing alongside a longtime NHLer he watched on 'SportsCentre' as a child. Halliday and his teammates practiced shootouts one morning, and it was Gagner's turn. The young forward waited patiently, hoping the elder Gagner would pull off a highlight-reel move that he had perfected when Halliday was in pre-school: the backhand toe-drag fake, where Gagner drags the puck before going backhand to forehand and beating the opposing goaltender. A staple in the golden era of late 2000s/early 2010s hockey YouTube: Sure enough, when Gagner did his patented move and 'undressed' the goalie at practice, Halliday said he went 'bananas.' When it was the youngster's turn to emulate Gagner's skill, he stuffed it into the goaltender's pads. 'Not even close,' Halliday chuckled. Halliday and Gagner — or 'Gags,' as Halliday calls him — became fast friends, texting during games about possible plays they could repeat on the ice, or about the latter's glory days as a player. As Gagner's playing tenure in Belleville wound down, he was already trying to teach Halliday about the finer details. Gagner once sent a highlight package of Leon Draisaitl protecting the puck. 'We were joking, like, I don't think he should be sending me anything of (Connor) McDavid because I don't think he could emulate anything that guy does,' Halliday said. Advertisement Now Halliday is training with Gagner in Toronto and working alongside Matt Nichol, the Senators' director of player health and performance. The goal is for Halliday to hammer down on some crucial details at even strength and on special teams. Instead of typical drills with cones and pylons littered all over the ice, many sessions involve Halliday and Gagner recreating in-game situations with nets at either end of the ice, from retrievals after pucks are rimmed around the boards to working along the boards during the power play. 'He created a lot, I think, (in his) full first pro season,' Gagner said of Halliday. 'He learned a lot about the grind and how much work has to go into it to be successful. He's already such a dangerous player, but we want to get into that next level and want him to be a full-time NHLer, and be a really effective one that produces at the NHL level.' Gagner will also keep an eye on Carter Yakemchuk, Ottawa's first-round pick from last year's draft. The two have already exchanged texts and phone calls as Yakemchuk prepares for his summer and will meet each other for the first time at next month's development camp. 'There's just a big jump from the Western Hockey League and the American Hockey League to the NHL, and space is a lot harder to come by,' Gagner said of Yakemchuk. 'It's getting that timing and understanding those reads. There's a different pace to it. 'There's so many great qualities to his game, and it's just about translating that to a different pace and different timing, different spacing.' This won't be Gagner's first time working with players. In 2020, he created Muskoka Hockey, a camp for players who want to get better while enjoying the sights and sounds of Muskoka, Ontario — a common summer getaway for NHLers. In starting his own venture Gagner drew inspiration from his father, former Olympian turned sports agent Dave Gagner, who co-owns a custom rink-building company. Muskoka Hockey offers summer intensive day camp programs for youth up to the age of 14, with campers performing drills and activities with high-performance coaches. A post shared by Muskoka Hockey (@muskokahockey) Muskoka Hockey also has an 'invite-only' pro camp where you can find some of the NHL's best players sharpening their skills; Auston Matthews, Bo Horvat and Taylor Hall are among those who've participated. Adam Nicholas, the Montreal Canadiens' director of hockey development, is one of the featured coaches at the camp. Advertisement 'I just wanted to create something up there that allowed guys to stay up there the whole summer and train at a really high level,' Gagner said. 'So it's kind of grown since we first started it.' Gagner will keep the camp going even with his current duties. This summer, he'll continue working with Halliday at his camp. Ottawa Senators forward Dylan Cozens is among this year's list of NHLers who will spend parts of their summer in Muskoka as well. Gagner's transition into player development seems to be going smoothly, but that fire to play hasn't left him either. 'He's still so passionate about hockey,' Halliday said. 'Even in drills when he messes them up, you can tell he wants it to be perfect. He could have more in him, to be honest, because he does the drills a lot better than me sometimes.'
