Ottawa Senators defenceman Erik Brannstrom (26) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during third period NHL hockey action in Ottawa, Thursday, March 23, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
OTTAWA – Earlier Saturday, the Senators signed two young players ahead of next season.
Defenceman Erik Brannstrom agreed to a one-year deal, while fellow blueliner Jacob Bernard-Docker has signed a two-year, US$1.61 million contract.
Brannstrom’s contract is for $2 million for the 2023-24 NHL season.
The 23-year-old Swedish defenceman established new career highs in assists (16), points (18) penalty minutes (38) and games (74) with the Senators last season.
Bernard-Docker, 23, split last season with the Belleville Senators in the American Hockey League as well as the Senators.
He earned one assist and posted 11 penalty minutes over 19 games with Ottawa.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 1, 2023.
