Overview
- The Senators agreed to terms with restricted free agent Fabian Zetterlund on June 19, signing him to a three-year deal worth $12.825 million.
- The contract carries a $4.275 million average annual value, ranking him as Ottawa’s fifth-highest-paid forward.
- Zetterlund was acquired at the March trade deadline from the San Jose Sharks alongside Tristen Robins in exchange for Noah Gregor, Zach Ostapchuk and a second-round pick.
- He posted 19 goals and 41 points in 84 games during the 2024–25 season split between San Jose and Ottawa.
- The deal excludes a no-trade clause and drew praise from GM Steve Staios for Zetterlund’s work ethic and scoring touch.