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Senators Rule Out Alex Formenton Return, Explore Trade of His RFA Rights

The club still holds his NHL rights as a qualified restricted free agent.

Alex Formenton leaves the courthouse in London, Ont. on Thursday, May 8, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Geoff Robins
Alex Formenton, Ottawa Senators (Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers)
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Alex Formenton skates during an Ottawa Senators practice in 2021.

Overview

  • General manager Steve Staios said Wednesday that Alex Formenton will not rejoin Ottawa after discussions with the player and his agent.
  • Staios said both sides agreed a fresh start would be best and he plans to gauge the market for a potential trade.
  • Because Formenton is a qualified RFA, Ottawa cannot release him and is limited to trading his rights or waiting for unrestricted free agency.
  • The Senators retain his NHL rights until he turns 27 next September due to the qualifying offer extended after 2021–22.
  • Formenton has not played in the NHL since 2021–22, recently re-signed with HC Ambrì-Piotta through December of the 2025–26 season, and reporting indicates any trade return is uncertain.