2025-26 Cap Overview
Projected Cap Space
$3,107,958
Current Cap Space
$3,278,725
Deadline Cap Space
$14,207,808
Projected Playoff Cap Space
$13,375,000
Projected Cap Hit
$92,392,042
$70.60M
Floor
$95.50M
Limit
Annual Cap Hit
$92,355,714
Projected Playoff Cap Hit
$82,125,000
Bonus Overages
$0
Potential Bonuses
$3,750,000
LTIR Pool
$0
Active Roster
22/23
Standard Contracts
43/50
Retained Remaining
2/3
Transactions
16
Oct
Tkachuk (wrist) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per the NHL media site.
14
Oct
Sebrango was placed on waivers Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Cap Projections
Abbreviated $Amounts
2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
NHL Cap Limit |
$95,500,000$95.50M |
$104,000,000$104.00M |
$113,500,000$113.50M |
$113,500,000$113.50M |
Projected Cap Hit |
$92,392,042$92.39M |
$73,155,714$73.16M |
$57,355,714$57.36M |
$35,000,000$35.00M |
Projected Cap Space |
$3,107,958$3.11M |
$30,844,286$30.84M |
$56,144,286$56.14M |
$78,500,000$78.50M |
Annual Cap Hit |
$92,355,714$92.36M |
$73,155,714$73.16M |
$57,355,714$57.36M |
$35,000,000$35.00M |
Current Cap Space |
$3,278,725$3.28M |
$30,844,286$30.84M |
$56,144,286$56.14M |
$78,500,000$78.50M |
Deadline Cap Space |
$14,207,808$14.21M |
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- |
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LTIR Pool |
- |
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Actual Salary Paid |
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Bonus Overages |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Potential Bonuses |
$3,750,000$3.75M |
- |
- |
- |
Active Roster |
22/23 | 14/23 | 8/23 | 5/23 |
Standard Contracts |
43/50 | 22/50 | 11/50 | 5/50 |
Retained Remaining |
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2026 NHL Draft
See Full DraftRound | Pick From |
Pick Value |
Trade Details |
---|---|---|---|
1 |
14.49 |
May 20 2025 | Traded Away
Ottawa Forfeits 2026 1st Round Pick due to rejected Dadonov trade
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2 |
5.71 |
Mar 7 2025
The Buffalo Sabres acquired Josh Norris and Jacob Bernard-Docker from the Ottawa Senators for Dylan Cozens, Dennis Gilbert, and a 2026 2nd round pick
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2 |
5.71 |
Mar 1 2023 | Traded Away
The Ottawa Senators acquired Jackob Chychrun from the Arizona Coyotes for 2023 conditional first round pick, 2024 conditional second round pick, and 2026 second round pick
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3 |
2.05 |
Jul 1 2024
The Washington Capitals acquired Jakob Chychrun from the Ottawa Senators for Nick Jensen and a 2026 3rd round pick
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3 |
2.05 |
Mar 6 2024
The Florida Panthers acquired Vladimir Tarasenko from the Ottawa Senators for a 2024 4th round pick (converted to 2026 3rd Round pick) and 2025 3rd round pick
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3 |
2.05 |
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4 |
0.98 |
Feb 22 2023 | Traded Away
The Chicago Blackhawks acquired Nikita Zaitsev, 2023 2nd Round Pick and 2026 4th Round Pick from the Ottawa Senators for future considerations
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5 |
0.54 |
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6 |
0.29 |
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7 |
0.14 |
Jul 15 2024 | Traded Away
The Colorado Avalanche acquired Kevin Mandolese and a 2026 7th round pick from the Ottawa Senators for a 2026 6th round pick
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2027 NHL Draft
See Full DraftRound | Pick From |
Pick Value |
Trade Details |
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1 |
14.49 |
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2 |
5.71 |
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3 |
2.05 |
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4 |
0.98 |
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5 |
0.54 |
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6 |
0.29 |
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7 |
0.14 |
Jun 28 2025 | Traded Away
The Ottawa Senators acquired a 2025 3rd round pick (#93) from the Washington Capitals for a 2025 3rd round pick (#96) and a 2027 7th round pick
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2028 NHL Draft
See Full DraftRound | Pick From |
Pick Value |
Trade Details |
---|---|---|---|
1 |
14.49 |
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2 |
5.71 |
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3 |
2.05 |
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4 |
0.98 |
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5 |
0.54 |
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6 |
0.29 |
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7 |
0.14 |
Information
General Manager
End:Active
Start:Nov 1, 2023
End:Oct 31, 2023
Start:Apr 10, 2016
End:Apr 9, 2016
Start:Jun 18, 2007
Coaches
Travis Green
Head Coach
Mike Yeo
Assistant Coach
Ben Sexton
Assistant Coach
Daniel Alfredsson
Assistant Coach
Nolan Baumgartner
Assistant Coach
Justin Peters
Goaltending Coach
Affiliates

Belleville Senators (AHL)
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Full Roster Breakdown
The Ottawa Senators have $3,107,958 in projected cap space and a projected cap hit of $92,392,042. The team currently has an active roster of 22 players, with 43 players under contract.
Abbreviated $Amounts
Player |
2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
age37
posLW,RW
shotr
|
$2,000,000$2.00M
|
$0
UFA
|
||||
age37
posLW,RW
shotr
|
$4,000,000$4.00M
|
$0
UFA
|
||||
age36
posC,LW
shotl
|
$1,250,000$1.25M
|
$0
UFA
|
||||
age32
posC,LW
shotl
|
$825,000$825K
|
$0
UFA
|
||||
age31
posLW,RW
shotl
|
$1,150,000$1.15M
|
$1,150,000$1.15M
|
$0
UFA
|
|||
age29
posRW
shotr
|
$2,600,000$2.60M
|
$2,600,000$2.60M
|
$0
UFA
|
|||
age26
posLW,RW
shotr
|
$4,275,000$4.28M
|
$4,275,000$4.28M
|
$4,275,000$4.28M
|
$0
UFA
|
||
age27
posRW
shotr
|
$4,975,000$4.98M
|
$4,975,000$4.98M
|
$0
UFA
|
|||
age26
posLW
shotl
IR
|
$8,205,714$8.21M
|
$8,205,714$8.21M
|
$8,205,714$8.21M
|
$0
UFA
|
||
age24
posC
shotr
|
$7,100,000$7.10M
|
$7,100,000$7.10M
|
$7,100,000$7.10M
|
$7,100,000$7.10M
|
$7,100,000$7.10M
|
$0
UFA
2030
|
age24
posC
shotr
|
$3,750,000$3.75M
|
$0
RFA
|
$0
UFA
|
|||
age24
posRW,LW
shotl
|
$775,000$775K
|
$0
RFA
|
$0
UFA
|
|||
age23
posC,LW
shotl
|
$3,250,000$3.25M
|
$3,250,000$3.25M
|
$3,250,000$3.25M
|
$3,250,000$3.25M
|
$0
RFA
|
|
age23
posC
shotl
|
$8,350,000$8.35M
|
$8,350,000$8.35M
|
$8,350,000$8.35M
|
$8,350,000$8.35M
|
$8,350,000$8.35M
|
$0
UFA
2031
|
Totals |
$52,505,714$52.51M | $39,905,714$39.91M | $31,180,714$31.18M | $18,700,000$18.70M | $15,450,000$15.45M |
7
Defence
$28,675,000$28.68M
$28,675,000$28.68M
$29,875,000$29.88M
$2,000,000$2.00M
30.0% of cap
Player |
2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
age35
posRD
shotr
|
$4,050,000$4.05M
|
$0
UFA
|
||||
age28
posLD
shotl
|
$8,000,000$8.00M
|
$8,000,000$8.00M
|
$8,000,000$8.00M
|
$0
UFA
|
||
age24
posRD
shotr
|
$1,500,000$1.50M
|
$0
RFA
|
$0
UFA
|
|||
age30
posRD
shotr
|
$4,600,000$4.60M
|
$4,600,000$4.60M
|
$0
UFA
|
|||
age23
posLD
shotl
|
$8,050,000$8.05M
|
$8,050,000$8.05M
|
$8,050,000$8.05M
|
$8,050,000$8.05M
|
$8,050,000$8.05M
|
$0
UFA
2032
|
age23
posLD
shotl
|
$1,600,000$1.60M
|
$1,600,000$1.60M
|
$0
RFA
|
$0
UFA
|
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age27
posRD
shotr
|
$875,000$875K
|
$875,000$875K
|
$0
UFA
|
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Totals |
$28,675,000$28.68M | $23,125,000$23.13M | $16,050,000$16.05M | $8,050,000$8.05M | $8,050,000$8.05M |
2
Goaltenders
$9,300,000$9.30M
$9,300,000$9.30M
$8,050,000$8.05M
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9.7% of cap
Player |
2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
age32
catchesL
|
$8,250,000$8.25M
|
$8,250,000$8.25M
|
$8,250,000$8.25M
|
$8,250,000$8.25M
|
$0
UFA
|
|
age23
catchesL
|
$1,050,000$1.05M
|
$0
RFA
|
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Totals |
$9,300,000$9.30M | $8,250,000$8.25M | $8,250,000$8.25M | $8,250,000$8.25M |
0
Buried
-
-
-
-
0.0% of cap
Player |
2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Totals |
1
Buyout & Cap Charges
$875,000$875K
-
-
-
0.9% of cap
Player |
2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
age28
posC,RW
shotr
Buyout
|
$875,000$875K
|
$875,000$875K
|
$875,000$875K
|
$0
|
||
Totals |
$875,000$875K | $875,000$875K | $875,000$875K |
1
Retained
$1,000,000$1.00M
$1,000,000$1.00M
$1,125,000$1.13M
-
1.0% of cap
Player |
2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
age31
catchesL
Retained |
$1,000,000$1.00M
|
$1,000,000$1.00M
|
$1,000,000$1.00M
|
$0
|
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Totals |
$1,000,000$1.00M | $1,000,000$1.00M | $1,000,000$1.00M |
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Roster vs Non-roster Players
- All players on the NHL Roster have their cap hit count towards the team's cap hit.
- Players who are not on the NHL Roster (in other leagues) do not count against the cap up to the burying threshold. Non-roster players who have a cap hit above the burying threshold carry a cap charge for the excess.
- The team's cap hit each day includes players who are on the NHL Roster as of 5pm Eastern.
- Players assigned to the minors must clear waivers if they are not waivers exempt.
- See the PuckPedia Waivers Tracker here.
Abbreviated $Amounts
Player |
2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
age27
posC,RW
shotr
|
$775,000$775K
|
$0
UFA
|
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age26
posLW
shotl
|
$0
RFA
|
$0
UFA
|
||||
age26
posRW
shotl
|
$775,000$775K
|
$0
UFA-Group6
|
$0
UFA
|
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age25
posW,C
shotl
|
$775,000$775K
|
$0
UFA-Group6
|
$0
UFA
|
|||
age22
posRW,C
shotr
|
$775,000$775K
|
$0
RFA
|
||||
age22
posRW,LW
shotr
|
$863,334$863K
|
$0
RFA
|
||||
age29
posRW
shotr
|
$775,000$775K
|
$775,000$775K
|
$0
UFA
|
|||
age26
posC
shotl
|
$775,000$775K
|
$0
UFA-Group6
|
$0
UFA
|
|||
age21
posRW
shotr
|
$835,000$835K
|
$835,000$835K
|
$0
RFA
|
|||
age23
posC
shotl
|
$950,000$950K
|
$0
RFA
|
||||
age22
posC,RW
shotr
|
$843,333$843K
|
$0
RFA
|
||||
age19
posC,LW
shotl
|
$875,000$875K
|
$875,000$875K
|
$875,000$875K
|
$0
RFA
|
||
Totals |
$9,016,667$9.02M | $2,485,000$2.49M | $875,000$875K |
7
Non-roster Defence
$5,771,666$5.77M
$6,776,666$6.78M
$5,740,000$5.74M
$212,500$213K
Player |
2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
age26
posD
shotr
|
$812,500$813K
|
$812,500$813K
|
$0
UFA
|
|||
age25
posD
shotr
|
$775,000$775K
|
$0
UFA-Group6
|
$0
UFA
|
|||
age24
posD
shotr
|
$0
RFA
|
$0
UFA
|
||||
age21
posD
shotl
|
$796,666$797K
|
$796,666$797K
|
$0
RFA
|
|||
age21
posD
shotl
|
$803,334$803K
|
$803,334$803K
|
$0
RFA
|
|||
age20
posD
shotl
|
$836,666$837K
|
$836,666$837K
|
$836,666$837K
|
$0
RFA
|
||
age22
posD
shotr
|
$805,000$805K
|
$0
RFA
|
||||
age20
posD
shotr
|
$942,500$943K
|
$942,500$943K
|
$942,500$943K
|
$0
RFA
|
||
Totals |
$5,771,666$5.77M | $4,191,666$4.19M | $1,779,166$1.78M |
3
Non-roster Goaltenders
$2,379,167$2.38M
$2,379,167$2.38M
$2,375,000$2.38M
$50,000$50K
Player |
2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
age24
catchesL
|
$775,000$775K
|
$0
RFA
|
$0
UFA
|
|||
age29
catchesL
|
$775,000$775K
|
$0
UFA
|
||||
age20
catchesL
|
$829,167$829K
|
$829,167$829K
|
$829,167$829K
|
$0
RFA
|
||
Totals |
$2,379,167$2.38M | $829,167$829K | $829,167$829K |
Reserve Non-roster
9forwards
O'Neill, Cameron
age21
sign by
Aug 15, 2027
Dyck, Tyson
age21
sign by
Aug 15, 2026
Beckner, Owen
age20
sign by
Aug 15, 2028
VanTassell, Nicholas
age21
sign by
Aug 15, 2027
Moore, Javon
age19
sign by
Aug 15, 2029
Montgomery, Blake
age20
sign by
Aug 15, 2029
Idzan, Bruno
age19
sign by
Aug 15, 2029
Isayev, Dmitri
age18
sign by
Indefinite
Vanek, Blake
age18
sign by
Jun 1, 2027
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