At the 2020 NHL Draft, not many people would've expected Leevi Merilainen to be a hot name among young goaltenders by 2025.

In the 2024-25 season, the Ottawa Senators proved doubters wrong by making the playoffs for the first time since 2017.

Newly acquired Jordan Spence is set to be a restricted free agent after 2026. It's not too early to predict what an extension would look like with the Senators if he delivers a solid season.