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The Ottawa Senators\u2019<\/a> season came to a disappointing end with their Game 6 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the opening round of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs.<\/p>\n Now, the Senators will get an early start to their summer, as they look to regroup and come back strong for the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/template><\/p>\n That situation means that some players may not return for next season due to various factors. So, let\u2019s take a look at five Ottawa Senators who may not return for the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n Adam Gaudette was a serviceable bottom-six forward for the Ottawa Senators<\/a> this season. As such, he could be deemed expandable as there could be several options available in the free agent market that could provide a little more upside than Gaudette.<\/p>\n Nevertheless, Gaudette made league minimum this season, making it somewhat difficult to part ways with him.<\/p>\n But if the Senators are looking to get an upgrade in their bottom six, Gaudette could be looking for a new team to call home next season.<\/p>\n Nick Cousins is another bottom-six forward who offered some upside for the Senators this season. However, he had an injury-filled season limiting him to just 50 games.<\/p>\n In the postseason, Cousins played in five games against the Toronto Maple Leafs, failing to get on the scoresheet. He averaged just 9:44 of ice time in the postseason, making him increasingly expendable as the postseason wore on.<\/p>\n Cousins will be a UFA this summer and could be easily replaced by other younger bottom-six forwards.<\/p>\n Travis Hamonic played in 59 games this season, registering seven points to go with a minus-16. His underwhelming performance left him off the Ottawa Senators\u2019 postseason roster.<\/p>\n At 34 and with a $1.1 million cap hit, the pending UFA will likely be on the outside looking in this summer. There\u2019s a chance the Sens bring Hamonic back on a PTO, but it\u2019s looking increasingly likely that he\u2019ll need to find a regular lineup spot elsewhere.<\/p>\n Ottawa Senators backup goalie Anton Forsberg could get plenty of calls this summer as several teams could be looking to bolster their depth between the pipes.<\/p>\n The 32-year-old will be a UFA and coming off a $2.75 million cap hit this season. That\u2019s not a bad number for teams looking to get stable goaltending at a relatively affordable price point. The Senators will likely do their best to keep Forsberg in the fold as Linus Ullamark\u2019s<\/a> understudy.<\/p>\n But there\u2019s always the chance that an expanded role elsewhere could entice Forsberg to sign with another club.<\/p>\n The 37-year-old veteran forward had a productive year with the Ottawa Senators. He was a solid top-six presence, showing his grit, skill, and experience in the postseason.<\/p>\n The UFA is coming off a three-year deal that paid him a $6.5 million AAV. At this point in his career, Claude Giroux<\/a> may not get a deal like that. But then again, there could be a team desperate enough for solid scoring that might be willing to pony up another three-year deal for Giroux.<\/p>\n3 Ottawa Senators players who may not return for 2025-26 season<\/h2>\n
#5 Adam Gaudette<\/h3>\n
#4 Nick Cousins<\/h3>\n
#3 Travis Hamonic<\/h3>\n
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#2 Anton Forsberg<\/h3>\n
#1 Claude Giroux<\/h3>\n
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