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NHL Revises Senators' Draft Sanction, Assigns Fixed No. 32 Pick for 2026

The league cited a change in Ottawa's ownership structure as the reason for the modification.

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

  • The Senators will select 32nd overall in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft regardless of their finish.
  • The No. 32 pick is non‑transferable, with the team barred from trading or otherwise moving the selection.
  • Ottawa will pay a fine of 1 million Canadian dollars directed to NHL Foundation Canada.
  • If the Senators miss the playoffs, they will retain normal lottery odds but are ineligible to win; any drawn Ottawa combination will trigger a re‑draw.
  • The adjusted sanction stems from Ottawa’s 2021 failure to disclose Evgenii Dadonov’s 10‑team no‑trade list to Vegas, and all teams originally slated behind Ottawa will move up one spot in the first round.