The Ottawa Senators are bolstering their roster with the signing of Norwegian forward Eskild Bakke Olsen to a one-year entry-level contract. The 24-year-old, measuring 6-foot-2 and 203 pounds, brings international experience to the team, having made his professional debut in Europe. As an emerging talent from Hamar, Norway, Bakke Olsen's signing marks a strategic move by the Senators to diversify their scouting efforts and tap into the global hockey market. With an NHL contract, Bakke Olsen will now have the opportunity to test his skills in the league and potentially establish himself as a key player for the Senators in the years to come.


The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Eskild Bakke Olsen to a one-year, entry-level contract carrying a cap hit of $910,000, the team announced Monday. The 24-year-old will be an RFA when the deal expires after the 2026-27 season, per puckpedia. Bakke Olsen is a 6-foot-2, 203-pound forward from Hamar, Norway, who made his professional debut […]