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NHL Revises Senators' Punishment, Awards 2026 Draft Pick

3/12/2026

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The NHL revised the Ottawa Senators' punishment for the 2021 Evgenii Dadonov trade, granting the 32nd overall pick in the 2026 draft.
The Senators also must pay a 1 million Canadian dollar fine to NHL Foundation Canada.
The league's decision was influenced by a change in team ownership.
If the Senators miss the playoffs, they will keep the same lottery odds as other non-playoff teams.

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The NHL revised the Ottawa Senators' punishment for the 2021 Evgenii Dadonov trade, granting the 32nd overall pick in the 2026 draft.
The Senators also must pay a 1 million Canadian dollar fine to NHL Foundation Canada.
The league's decision was influenced by a change in team ownership.
If the Senators miss the playoffs, they will keep the same lottery odds as other non-playoff teams.