Drake Batherson signs eight-year, $86 million extension with Senators
ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 2:22 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Drake Batherson has agreed to an eight-year, $86 million contract extension with the Ottawa Senators, which will keep him with the team through the 2034-35 NHL season. The decision follows a successful tenure for Batherson, who has emerged as a significant player for the Senators. The new deal highlights the team's commitment to retaining key talent as they look to strengthen their roster for future seasons.
- •Batherson is a forward for the Ottawa Senators.
- •The contract runs through the end of the 2034-35 season.
- •The extension is worth $86 million.
- •Batherson has been a key contributor for the Senators.
- •The deal emphasizes the team's focus on retaining talent.
- 3:09 PMESPN NHL — Batherson signs 8-year, $86 million extension with Senators
"Senators forward Drake Batherson has signed an eight-year, $86 million extension through the 2034-35 season.
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