The Ottawa Senators signed goalie Leevi Merilainen to a one-year, US$1.05-million contract extension Monday. Merilainen, a Senators third-round draft pick in 2020, posted an 8-3-1 record with a 1.99 goals-against average,

The Ottawa Senators announced on Monday that general manager Steve Staios and the team have agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension with goaltender Leevi Meriläinen.

The Ottawa Senators took care of their backup plan on Monday. Only hours after the club issued a qualifying offer to goaltender Leevi Merilainen, the Senators signed the 22-year-old top prospect to a one-year, one-way deal that will pay him $1.05 million US next season. This deal came together quickly.