Senators sign forward Claude Giroux to 1-year contract extension for 2025-26 season

Ottawa Senators announced Sunday that the team has signed forward Claude Giroux to a one-year contract extension for the 2025-26 NHL season.

Steve Staios, general manager and president of hockey operations, announced that Giroux’s new contract includes a base salary of $2 million for the next season, in addition to bonuses that could reach $4.75 million.

“Claude brings veteran leadership and a competitive edge to our group and has been a consistent presence on and off the ice,” said Staios. “We are excited to bring him back next season.”

The 37-year-old appeared in 81 regular season games in 2024-25 with the senators, scoring 15 goals and 50 points.

He’s only missed one regular season game in three seasons with the capital’s team. Giroux has also collected 193 points in 245 games for the nation’s capital.

Giroux has compiled 1,116 points over the course of 18 NHL seasons, ranking 66th all-time amongst skaters.