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Senators extend Tyler Kleven with two-year, US$1.6 million bridge contract

Ottawa is opting for a short-term pact to let the team monitor the 23-year-old defenceman's progress after a strong rookie campaign.

Mar 13, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven (43) gets in position for a faceoff in the second period against the Boston Bruins at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Ottawa Senators signed 23-year-old defenceman Tyler Kleven to a two-year extension through the 2026–27 season at an annual average value of US$1.6 million.
  • The deal resolves Kleven’s impending restricted free agency after he completed his first full NHL campaign.
  • Kleven provided a reliable defensive presence and contributed in the team’s first-round playoff series.
  • President Steve Staios described the bridge contract as a way to reassess Kleven’s development over the next two seasons.
  • The extension illustrates Ottawa’s cautious roster management approach with emerging young players.