Giroux Staying with Senators, AP Source Says. Blue Jackets Re-Sign Fabbro
- On Sunday, Ottawa Senators veteran forward Claude Giroux signed a one-year extension to avoid free agency, securing leadership for the team’s future.
- Senators management chose a one-year extension for Giroux, citing his age and the need for salary cap flexibility amid performance considerations.
- Fabbro's four-year, $16.5 million contract includes a no-trade clause, with a $2 million base salary and up to $4.75 million in bonuses, reflecting his career-high 26 points last season.
- By re-signing Giroux, Ottawa secures veteran leadership, stabilizing their on-ice guidance and fostering team continuity for future seasons.
- Beyond Ottawa, this incentive-based contract structure may influence future veteran negotiations across the NHL, balancing risk and reward for teams and players alike.
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Claude Giroux re-signs with Senators; Blue Jackets lock up Dante Fabbro to 4-year, $16.5M contract
Veteran Senators forward Claude Giroux is staying put in Ottawa for one more season, and Blue Jackets defenseman Dante Fabbro has a new four-year contract that keeps him in Columbus.


Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dante Fabbro signed a four-year, $16.5 million contract on Sunday.
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