Senators re-sign veteran forward Claude Giroux to one-year contract

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“Claude took his time to evaluate his options and his decision to re-sign with us shows his belief and commitment to our group,” Senators general manager Steve Staios said in a release. “He is the consummate professional and brings veteran experience to our core on an off the ice.”

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Since joining Ottawa in 2022, Giroux has skated in 327 of 328 of the Senators’ regular-season games and all 10 of their playoff games.

Giroux has 1,165 points (379 goals, 786 assists) — eight-most among active players — over 1,345 career NHL games with Philadelphia, Florida and Ottawa.

The Senators are coming off back-to-back playoff appearances, with both ending in the first round. Ottawa was swept last season by eventual champion Carolina.

Giroux had been reportedly eyeing a reunion with Philadelphia in free agency before choosing to return to Ottawa.

“I chose to come back because I want to be here. I’m excited to be an Ottawa Senator,” Giroux said in a release. “Being around those guys for four years, we got really close. This team feels like a family. I just care for those players.”

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 7, 2026.

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