Ottawa Senators Sign Goalie Linus Ullmark to Four-Year, $33M Contract, Official Soon

Oct 9, 2024, 04:16 PM

The Ottawa Senators have signed goaltender Linus Ullmark to a four-year contract worth $8.25 million per year. The deal, which matches his previous average annual value in Boston, secures Ullmark's position with the team for the foreseeable future. The signing was a priority for the Senators, who wanted to lock in an elite goalie. Ullmark, who has a save percentage of .924 in Boston compared to .912 in Buffalo, expressed his satisfaction with the deal and his desire to play in a city he enjoys living in. The Senators' management, including Travis Green and Steve Staios, emphasized the importance of making Ottawa a desirable destination for players. The signing will be made official soon. Ullmark described the experience as a surreal feeling and noted a change in the air with his signing.