The Ottawa Senators are gearing up for the 2024-25 NHL season, and optimism is high after acquiring Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Linus Ullmark from the Boston Bruins.Ullmark’s arrival addresses Ottawa’s long-standing goaltending woes, which have plagued the team since Craig Anderson’s departure.
Just ahead of the season opener against the Florida Panthers, TSN’s Darren Dreger reports that Ullmark has signed a four-year, $33 million contract extension with the Senators.The deal carries an average annual value (AAV) of $8.25 million, matching Jeremy Swayman’s new contract.
Ullmark’s impressive résumé, featuring a 62-16-8 record, .927 save percentage, and 2.20 goals-against average over two seasons with the Bruins, made extending him a no-brainer.
The 31-year-old goaltender has quickly settled into Ottawa, purchasing a home just two months after the trade and expressing enthusiasm about the team’s future.
With Ullmark secured for the long term, the Senators’ playoff aspirations receive a significant boost, ending years of uncertainty in the crease.Would you like me to make any adjustments or provide additional summaries?
