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Senators Trade for Defenseman Spence to Boost Lineup

6/29/2025

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Summary

Senators Acquire Spence

In a strategic move to bolster their defense, the Ottawa Senators have traded a 2025 third-round pick and a 2026 sixth-round pick to the LA Kings for 24-year-old defenseman Jordan Spence. Coming off a career-best season with 28 points, Spence promises to be a valuable and affordable asset, addressing the Senators' depth concerns and strengthening their lineup.

Summary

Senators Draft Hensler

The Ottawa Senators made a strategic move in the 2025 NHL Draft, selecting defenseman Logan Hensler from the University of Wisconsin with the 23rd pick. The right-shot defender, who tallied 2 goals and 12 points in 32 games last season, promises to bolster the Senators' defense after they traded down from the 21st pick to secure him and a third-round selection.

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Historical Context

The Ottawa Senators joined the NHL as an expansion team in 1992, coinciding with the league's introduction of a salary cap. This cap reshaped team strategies, prompting the Senators to trade picks for affordable talent like Jordan Spence, who scored 28 points last season. As teams adapt to financial constraints, such strategic acquisitions may significantly influence the Senators' future competitiveness in the league.

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Senators Acquire Spence

In a strategic move to bolster their defense, the Ottawa Senators have traded a 2025 third-round pick and a 2026 sixth-round pick to the LA Kings for 24-year-old defenseman Jordan Spence. Coming off a career-best season with 28 points, Spence promises to be a valuable and affordable asset, addressing the Senators' depth concerns and strengthening their lineup.

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