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Senators Return Early to Ottawa to Build Chemistry Before Camp

Team leaders signal a push to raise standards following last season’s first-round exit.

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Newly acquired Ottawa Senators defenceman Jordan Spence talks to the media at the Canadian Tire Centre.
Brady Tkachuk of the Ottawa Senators talks to the media at the Canadian Tire Centre.

Overview

  • For the second straight year, Ottawa players gathered in the capital weeks ahead of schedule to accelerate chemistry before training camp begins in about two weeks.
  • Captain Brady Tkachuk said the early sessions showed commitment to improvement, adding the group has “found a gear.”
  • Ottawa acquired right-shot defenceman Jordan Spence from Los Angeles on June 28 for a 2025 third-round pick (67th overall) and a 2026 sixth-round pick.
  • Spence reported early to settle in and described the move as a return to Canada, and he is expected to bolster depth with Nick Jensen recovering from hip surgery.
  • Spence said he had brief post-trade conversations with management and plans to meet coach Travis Green before camp to review fit and system details.