Spence signs 4-year, $20 million contract with Senators

Defenseman had career-high 31 points this season, could've become RFA on July 1

Spence contract with OTT

© Tim Austen/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images

By NHL.com
@NHLMedia

Jordan Spence signed a four-year, $20 million with the Ottawa Senators on Friday. It has an average annual value of $5 million.

The 25-year-old defenseman had an NHL career-high 31 points (seven goals, 24 assists) and averaged 18:44 of ice time in 73 games for the Senators this season. He had no points in four Stanley Cup Playoff games and could have become a restricted free agent on July 1.

Spence was acquired by Ottawa in a trade with the Los Angeles Kings on June 28, 2025.

"Jordan was an excellent addition to our hockey club and proved to be a valuable asset on our blue line and stepped up when it counted last season," Senators general manager Steve Staios said. "We're excited to have him as part of our core group."

Selected by Los Angeles in the fourth round (No. 95) of the 2019 NHL Draft, Spence has 92 points (15 goals, 77 assists) in 253 regular-season games for the Kings and Senators and two points (one goal, one assist) in 17 playoff games.

The NHL App is Your Home for Hockey

Dive in with new Player Pages and Stats experiences that incorporate EDGE Advanced Stats; "How to Watch" to help navigate your tune-in choices; Live Activities/Live Updates to set-and-forget for as many teams as you want, plus a whole lot more.

Related Content

Eklund has 'no hard feelings' for Sharks after trade to Senators

Eklund traded to Senators by Sharks for No. 9 pick in 2026 Draft

Senators 'don't intend on taking a step back' after Tkachuk trade: GM

Brady Tkachuk joining brother following trade to Panthers by Senators

Latest News

Kane's Blackhawks homecoming sparks memories of other NHL second acts

Trophy Tracker: Avalanche defenseman Makar early-season choice for Norris

Buium accepts challenge of 'earning' long-term contract with Canucks

Stutzle has two goals, assist, Senators ease past Bruins

Senators shaking off doubters with strong start

Oettinger makes 13 saves, Stars shut out Celebrini-less Sharks

Byfield wants to 'be the guy' to fill void for Kings after Kopitar retirement

Shesterkin's scoring prowess, puck-handling ability has Rangers off to hot start

Kane looks to help Blackhawks get first win in return to United Center

Zizing ‘Em Up: NHL’s thrilling first week of 2026-27 season hit every extreme

Jets surge with three goals in third period, hand Penguins first loss

Lightning pull away late in third, keep Flyers winless

Crosby, Malkin appreciate Ovechkin's legacy, 'he did everything for a team, a league'

Celebrini misses Sharks loss with lower-body injury

Kings captain Doughty shares letter he sent to Gretzky at five years old

NHL Status Report: Sanderson to miss at least next two games for Senators

Social media reacts to Ovechkin’s retirement announcement

Projected lineups, starting goalies for today