Senators reject trade offers from Pittsburgh and Vancouver during NHL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 2:59 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
During the NHL Draft, the Ottawa Senators declined trade offers from the Pittsburgh Penguins and Vancouver Canucks. Footage from the Senators' YouTube series, Breakaway, shows GM Steve Staios discussing the potential deals, including an offer from Vancouver involving the 33rd and 41st picks. Staios ultimately chose to retain the 25th pick, selecting Jonas Lagerberg Hoen, who was ranked higher on the team’s internal draft board. The decision was influenced by concerns over Lagerberg Hoen potentially being unavailable at pick 32. The Senators maintained their order, later selecting Jaxon Cover at 32.
- •Senators had trade offers on the table during the NHL Draft.
- •Ottawa chose 25th pick Jonas Lagerberg Hoen over trade deals.
- •Pittsburgh's offer included an unnamed roster player.
- •Senators later selected Jaxon Cover at pick 32.
- 2:59 AMYahoo Sports — Senators Apparently Turned Down Draft-Night Trade Offers From Pittsburgh And Vancouver
"The Senators' behind-the-scenes draft day footage on Breakaway reveals how they had trade offers on the table from Vancouver and Pittsburgh.
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