Overview
- Multiple outlets, citing The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun, reported that Giroux has decided to postpone retirement and intends to play another NHL season.
- Giroux’s contract expires on July 1, so he will become an unrestricted free agent and has not signed a new deal.
- In exit interviews he said he would like to remain in Ottawa if he returns, but no formal re-signing has been announced.
- The 19-season veteran played all 82 games for the Senators this year, recording 14 goals and 35 assists, a sign of continued durability despite approaching age 39.
- Teams and fans should watch July’s free-agent period and any talks with Ottawa, since his veteran presence and his last one-year deal that reduced his average cap hit to about $2 million could shape the Senators’ roster and leadership plans.