A veteran forward has been released from his professional tryout agreement by the Senators after limited preseason opportunities, ending his time with the team without a new contract. The move comes as the club evaluates its depth, with a top prospect already established on the roster. Hutton’s brief stint included three preseason appearances but fell short of securing a spot on the opening-night lineup. The decision leaves his future in the NHL uncertain as he explores other options.

09/28/2026: The Senators have released Ben Hutton from his PTO and have elected not to sign him to an NHL contract, reports Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen. Hutton skated in three preseason games for the Senators but could not crack their opening-night roster. With top prospect Carter Yakemchuk on the team, Hutton would be competing […]