Archive · 23 May 2025
Senators Target Ekblad to Bolster Defense Amid Jensen Injury Concerns
The Ottawa Senators hockey team is looking to improve their defense.
They want to get a good player who can play on the right side, but one of their current players got hurt.
They are looking at Aaron Ekblad from the Florida Panthers, who is a top player but will be expensive.
They are also considering other players through trades.
The Senators need to improve their defense because it's important for the team's future.
Ottawa Senators are focusing on improving their defense for the upcoming offseason.
Nick Jensen's injury has increased the need for a right-shot defenseman.
Aaron Ekblad of the Florida Panthers is a primary target for the Senators.
The Senators are also exploring trade options for defensive help.
Securing a top defenseman may be costly due to high demand.
- Who
- Ottawa Senators
- What
- Seeking to acquire a top defenseman, potentially Aaron Ekblad.
- When
- This offseason
- Where
- Ottawa
- Why
- To strengthen their defensive core, especially due to Nick Jensen's injury.
- Position Sought
- Defenseman
- Nick Jensen Injury
- Unspecified lower-body injury
- Defensemen Type Targeted
- Right-shot defenseman
- Aaron Ekblad Status
- Pending unrestricted free agent
- Ekblad's Current Contract
- 8-year, $60 million
- Trade Option Players
- Rasmus Andersson and Rasmus Ristolainen