Claude Giroux re-signs with Senators for 20th NHL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026

The Ottawa Senators announced that forward Claude Giroux has re-signed to a one-year deal valued at $5 million. Of this, $2 million will count against the salary cap, with the remainder allocated as performance bonuses. This move marks Giroux's 20th season in the NHL. The Senators continue their roster building as they look to improve this coming season.
- •Claude Giroux signs one-year deal worth $5 million with Senators
- •$2 million counts against the salary cap
- •$3 million allocated for performance bonuses
- •Giroux embarks on his 20th NHL season
- •Senators seek to enhance their roster for upcoming season
- 9:39 PMYahoo Sports — Claude Giroux re-signs with Ottawa Senators for one season
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — Claude Giroux chooses to return to the Ottawa Senators for next season
- 4:49 PMESPN NHL — Giroux re-signs with Sens, to play 20th season
"The Ottawa Senators have re-signed F Claude Giroux to a one-year deal worth $5 million -- his 20th season -- with just $2 million counting toward the salary cap and $3 million in performance bonuses.
"Claude Giroux, one of the NHL's top remaining free agents, is staying with the Ottawa Senators on a one-year deal.
"The Hearst, Ontario, native played the past four seasons with the Senators.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 9:39 PMClaude Giroux re-signs with Ottawa Senators for one season
Claude Giroux, one of the NHL's top remaining free agents, is staying with the Ottawa Senators on a one-year deal.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 9:13 PMClaude Giroux chooses to return to the Ottawa Senators for next season
The Hearst, Ontario, native played the past four seasons with the Senators.
- ESPN NHLJul 7, 2026, 4:49 PMGiroux re-signs with Sens, to play 20th season
The Ottawa Senators have re-signed F Claude Giroux to a one-year deal worth $5 million -- his 20th season -- with just $2 million counting toward the salary cap and $3 million in performance bonuses.
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