A veteran defenseman with Stanley Cup experience under his belt has joined the Ottawa Senators on a professional tryout ahead of next season’s training camp. After five years with the Vegas Golden Knights—where he contributed in a depth role and won championship hardware—the Brockville-native’s tenure was often marked by injury setbacks. Now, he’ll look to prove his staying power as the Senators assess his fit ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. The move adds depth to a team evaluating its blue-line options as free agency approaches.

The Ottawa Senators have signed defenseman Ben Hutton to a professional tryout contract ahead of their 2026-27 training camp. Hutton, a Brockville-native, spent the last five seasons with the Vegas Golden Knights. He won one Stanley Cup with the Golden Knights while filling a rotating depth role in the lineup. Hutton was also routinely limited […]