Senators in contract talks with Drake Batherson amid uncertain future
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 11:17 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Drake Batherson's future with the Ottawa Senators appears uncertain as he enters the final season of his contract. The team’s general manager, Steve Staios, has opened discussions for an extension but sources indicate the two sides are not close to an agreement. Batherson, who had a career season last year with 33 goals and 71 points, is expected to demand between $10 million and $11 million annually based on market conditions. The Senators have a history of hesitating on upfront payments, which may influence Batherson's decision to explore free agency. He has spent his entire NHL career with the Senators since being drafted 121st overall in 2017.
- •Batherson is entering the final year of a six-year, $4.95 million contract.
- •Discussions for a contract extension with the Senators are reportedly not progressing.
- •He achieved career highs last season with 33 goals and 71 points.
- •Comparisons are being made to Adrian Kempe's recent $10.625 million per year deal.
- •Batherson has been with the Senators since being drafted in 2017.
- 11:17 PMYahoo Sports — Latest Update On Drake Batherson’s Future With Senators Isn’t Good
"Earlier this offseason, the Ottawa Senators experienced one of the biggest chances in recent franchise history, as captain Brady Tkachuk was traded to the divisional rival Florida Panthers in exchange for the No. 9 and No. 25 picks in the 2026 NHL Draft, a conditional first-round pick in the 2029 NHL Draft, and a second-round […] The post Latest Update On Drake Batherson’s Future With Senators Isn’t Good appeared first on HEAVY.
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