By Canadian Press

Ottawa Senators sign Brannstrom, Bernard-Docker to deals for next NHL season

Jul 1, 2023 | 9:47 AM

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed two young players ahead of next season.

Defenceman Erik Brannstrom agreed to a one-year deal, while fellow blueliner Jacob Bernard-Docker has signed a two-year, US$1.61 million contract.

Brannstrom’s contract is for $2 million for the 2023-24 NHL season.

The 23-year-old Swedish defenceman established new career highs in assists (16), points (18) penalty minutes (38) and games (74) with the Senators last season.

Bernard-Docker, 23, split last season with the Belleville Senators in the American Hockey League as well as the Senators.

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He earned one assist and posted 11 penalty minutes over 19 games with Ottawa.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 1, 2023.

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