Giroux signs 1-year contract to remain with Senators
37-year-old forward had 50 points this season, could have become free agent
www.nhl.comClaude Giroux’s latest contract status: he signed a one-year extension to remain with the Ottawa Senators, with a base salary of $2 million and the potential to earn up to about $4.75 million in bonuses, including a full no-move clause. The deal was finalized in late June 2025 and covers the 2025-26 season. This return kept Giroux in Ottawa after he joined the Senators in 2022, where he has served as a veteran leader and top-line presence.[1][3][4]
Key details
- Team: Ottawa Senators
- Term: 1 year (2025-26)
- Base salary: $2 million
- Maximum possible bonus: up to $4.75 million
- Bonus structure: tiered bonuses tied to games played, performance, and playoff qualification
- Clause: full no-move clause
- Context: Giroux remains a veteran presence and is positioned to contribute on a meaningful line alongside younger players; performance and role could shift with the Senators’ summer roster decisions
What this means for the Senators
- Stability and leadership for a young core, with the potential for significant bonus upside if the team performs well
- Flexibility in the forward group as they evaluate lines around Talents like Tim Stützle and other additions
- A one-year commitment gives both sides a chance to reassess after the season
What this means for Giroux
- Continues playing at the NHL level with a familiar, hometown environment
- Potential for substantial earnings via bonuses if he maintains production and the team makes the playoffs
- No-move clause secures his place in Ottawa for the 2025-26 season
If you’d like, I can pull the exact bonus milestones and compare this contract to Giroux’s previous deals or to similar one-year extensions signed by veterans in the same period. I can also provide a brief timeline of the contract signing and summarize media reaction. Would you like that?