Senators sign forward Xavier Bourgault to one-year, two-way contract
The 23-year-old forward gets a raise in the minors after filing for arbitration, while his NHL salary stays at the league minimum.
- On Thursday, the Ottawa Senators signed forward Xavier Bourgault to a one-year, two-way contract worth $850,000 at the National Hockey League level and $265,000 in the American Hockey League.
- Bourgault, 23, was the only Ottawa player to file for salary arbitration this off-season, among 15 across the National Hockey League who utilized the process to settle new deals.
- During the 2025-26 season with the Belleville Senators, Bourgault recorded 57 points in 70 games, setting career highs while playing alongside league-leading scorer Arthur Kaliyev.
- It remains unlikely the Montmagny, Quebec, native will crack the National Hockey League roster out of training camp this fall; barring injuries, he will begin the season with Belleville.
- The Edmonton Oilers originally selected Bourgault 22nd overall in the 2021 NHL Draft; the Senators acquired him in summer 2024 alongside Jake Chiasson for Roby Jarventie.
19 Articles
19 Articles
Senators sign Xavier Bourgault to one-year deal - Daily Faceoff
After eligible players and teams filed to use the arbitration process to secure contracts for restricted free agents earlier this week, the first pre-arbitration settlement between two parties has surfaced. The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Xavier Bourgault to a one-year, two-way contract that, according to Sportsnet NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, comes with a salary of $850,000 at the NHL level and $265,000 in the minor leagues. The #GoS…
Senators, Xavier Bourgault Avoid Arbitration
The Ottawa Senators have come to terms on a new contract with one of their forward prospects, avoiding arbitration. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Senators have signed forward Xavier Bourgault to a one-year, $850K contract for the 2026-27 season. Additionally, Bourgault will earn a salary of $265K at the AHL level. Bourgault, 23, has been part of the Senators organization for the past few years. The L’Islet, Quebec native was or…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
