Ottawa Senators Secure Linus Ullmark with Four-Year, $33M Extension
The deal ensures Ullmark remains a cornerstone for the Senators through the 2028-29 season, solidifying their goaltending future.
- Linus Ullmark, acquired from the Boston Bruins in June, has signed a four-year contract extension with the Ottawa Senators worth $33 million.
- Ullmark's extension, with an $8.25 million annual cap hit, makes him the fourth-highest-paid goalie in the NHL starting in the 2025-26 season.
- The Senators aim to end their seven-year playoff drought by securing Ullmark, who was pivotal in the Bruins' success and won the Vezina Trophy in 2022-23.
- Ullmark, 31, emphasized the importance of family and community in his decision to stay in Ottawa, where he and his family have settled comfortably.
- The Senators, led by GM Steve Staios, believe Ullmark's experience and stability will be key as they develop their young core and strive for playoff contention.