Ottawa Senators part ways with Alex Formenton ahead of free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 7:44 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Ottawa Senators have ended their relationship with forward Alex Formenton, confirming he will become a free agent on July 1st. Sources indicate the team removed the 26-year-old from their free agent list last month and filed the necessary paperwork with the league on May 8. Formenton has been at the center of trade discussions following his involvement in the 2018 World Juniors controversy. As he heads into free agency, it remains to be seen if he will attract interest from NHL or AHL teams this offseason.
- •The Senators officially cut ties with Alex Formenton on June 18, 2026.
- •Formenton has been involved in trade discussions since 2018.
- •He will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.
- •The Senators filed paperwork to release him on May 8.
- •Interest in Formenton from NHL or AHL teams is uncertain.
- 7:44 PMYahoo Sports — The Senators finally walk away from Alex Formenton
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