{
  "id": 7552543,
  "title": "Ottawa Senators sign Drake Batherson to eight-year contract extension",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/ottawa-senators-sign-drake-batherson-to-eight-year-contract-extension",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-15T12:46:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/hockey/2026/09/15/ottawa-senators-sign-drake-batherson-to-eight-year-contract-extension"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have secured forward Drake Batherson with an eight-year contract extension, the team announced on Tuesday. The deal, valued at an annual average of US$10.75 million, guarantees Batherson's presence through the 2034-35 NHL season. The 28-year-old left winger has been on fire, tallying 33 goals and 38 assists in the 2025-26 campaign for a franchise-best 71 points over 79 games. Batherson achieved the milestone of 30 goals and 70 points for the first time, while also contributing three goals and an assist in the Senators' playoff run, leading the club in scoring. His impressive season propelled him to 364 points in 470 regular-season games, placing him 10th on the Senators' all-time scoring list.",
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    "Ottawa Senators sign Drake Batherson to eight-year contract extension.",
    "Batherson's deal guarantees his presence through 2034-35 NHL season.",
    "28-year-old left winger tallied 33 goals and 38 assists in 2025-26."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}