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5d ago

Senators Test Trade Market for Jordan Spence

The outreach ties to Spence’s pending restricted free‑agent status and a likely pay increase that could complicate Ottawa’s cap planning.

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Apr 2, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators defenseman Jordan Spence (10) skates with the puck in the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-IMAGN Images
Jordan Spence of the Ottawa Senators celebrates his goal with teammates on the bench during the first period against the Vancouver Canucks at the Canadian Tire Centre on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026.
Ottawa Senator Jordan Spence talking to the media at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa Monday.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets reported Monday that Senators GM Steve Staios has quietly sent feelers to other teams to gauge what return Jordan Spence might fetch in a trade.
  • Spence posted a career-high 31 points this season while averaging about 18 minutes and 44 seconds of ice time in roughly 73–75 games after Ottawa acquired him from the Los Angeles Kings last summer.
  • He becomes a restricted free agent on July 1 with arbitration rights and finished a two-year deal at $1.5 million AAV, with industry estimates placing his next contract in the $3–$5 million range.
  • Ottawa’s decision will hinge on cap flexibility and roster balance since PuckPedia projects roughly $16.9 million in available cap space and the right side already includes veteran Artem Zub and prospect Carter Yakemchuk.
  • Coverage differs on motive for the outreach: some reports say the Sens are actively shopping Spence while others say the contact is meant to set bargaining leverage ahead of contract talks rather than signal dissatisfaction with his play.