Drake Batherson, Senators face contract extension stalemate ahead of training camp
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 1:25 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Drake Batherson is in discussions for a contract extension with the Ottawa Senators as he enters the final year of his current deal. Batherson has played 470 games with the franchise, making him one of its longest-tenured players. With the old collective bargaining agreement expiring soon, he is eligible for an eight-year extension until September 16. Reports indicate that Batherson desires an eight-year contract but is open to other terms depending on the average annual value. The Senators begin training camp on September 16, adding urgency to the negotiations, as Batherson has indicated he wants to avoid contract talks during the season.
- •Batherson is eligible for a contract extension as his current deal expires.
- •He has maintained a strong presence with 109 goals and 158 assists over four seasons.
- •The old CBA expires on September 16, affecting extension possibilities.
- •Training camp for the Senators begins the same day, adding pressure to reach an agreement.
- •Batherson prefers to finalize a deal before the season starts to avoid distractions.
- 1:25 AMYahoo Sports — Senators’ Batherson Contract Saga Keeps Getting More Complex
- 9:42 PMYahoo Sports — NHL rumors: Drake Batherson, Senators still 'far apart' in contract talks
"Drake Batherson has played 470 games with the Ottawa Senators since entering the league, making him one of the longest-tenured members of the franchise. After his entry-level contract expired, he signed a six-year deal with the club, extending his tenure through the 2026-27 season. Now, Batherson is eligible for a contract extension . While […] The post NHL rumors: Drake Batherson, Senators still 'far apart' in contract talks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The impasse between the Ottawa Senators and Drake Batherson just keeps getting more complicated as a crucial deadline looms. The post Senators’ Batherson Contract Saga Keeps Getting More Complex appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 1:25 AMSenators’ Batherson Contract Saga Keeps Getting More Complex
The impasse between the Ottawa Senators and Drake Batherson just keeps getting more complicated as a crucial deadline looms. The post Senators’ Batherson Contract Saga Keeps Getting More Complex appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 9:42 PMNHL rumors: Drake Batherson, Senators still 'far apart' in contract talks
Drake Batherson has played 470 games with the Ottawa Senators since entering the league, making him one of the longest-tenured members of the franchise. After his entry-level contract expired, he signed a six-year deal with the club, extending his tenure through the 2026-27 season. Now, Batherson is eligible for a contract extension . While […] The post NHL rumors: Drake Batherson, Senators still 'far apart' in contract talks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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