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Briefing: NHL: Senators will not forfeit '26 1st-round pick
Strategic angle: The NHL has decided against penalizing the Ottawa Senators for a past trade issue.
Editorial Staff
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Updated about 1 month ago
The NHL has confirmed that the Ottawa Senators will not forfeit their 2026 first-round draft pick. This decision stems from a review of a trade issue that occurred in 2022.
The trade in question involved winger Evgenii Dadonov and was initially between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Anaheim Ducks. The cancellation of this trade raised questions about potential penalties.
Retaining the draft pick allows the Senators to maintain their strategic options for future roster development, preserving their capacity to enhance team performance through the draft.