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NHL Restores Senators’ 2026 First-Rounder at No. 32 With Fine and Lottery Limits

The league cited Ottawa's change in ownership in revising a forfeiture from the Dadonov trade case.

Apr 24, 2021; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Ottawa Senators forward Evgenii Dadonov (63) celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Canucks in the third period at Rogers Arena. Canucks won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview

  • Ottawa is assigned the 32nd overall pick in the 2026 first round regardless of its final standings, replacing the original forfeiture.
  • The 32nd pick cannot be traded or transferred under the modified sanction.
  • The Senators must pay a C$1 million fine directed to NHL Foundation Canada.
  • If Ottawa misses the playoffs, it retains standard lottery odds but cannot win; any drawn Senators combination will be re-drawn.
  • Teams that would have selected after Ottawa move up one spot in the first round, a resolution the Senators accepted after seeking reconsideration under new ownership.