As late August rolls around and training camps draw near, there are a few notable names remaining. One of the biggest ones is Logan Stanley, who could be a smart pickup for the Ottawa Senators as they look to round out their new-look roster ahead of the 2026-27 training camp.
Stanley would be a great addition on the Senators’ blue line
The 28-year-old left-shot defenseman remains a free agent following a 2025-26 campaign where he posted a career-best 26 points in 76 games split between the Winnipeg Jets and Buffalo Sabres. Despite his strong statistical year, Stanley’s market has remained relatively quiet late in the summer, opening a clear door for Ottawa to step in and add a physical replacement to their roster after losing Brady Tkachuk.
Adding Stanley to the mix makes plenty of sense for the Senators. Standing 6-foot-7 and 231 pounds, he brings an imposing physical presence to the back end. His willingness to block shots and clear out net-front traffic matches the heavy, physical identity Green wants to instill it across Ottawa's lineup.
In terms of his fit on the depth chart. There’s Thomas Chabot and Jake Sanderson, who eat a lot of minutes on the left side of the top two pairings. It’s the third pairing that stands out as an area that could use the help. As of right now, it's projected to be Tyler Kleven and Carter Yakemchuk. Which is a good pairing on paper. Unfortunately, Kleven has struggled to stay healthy, and Yakemchuk is so early in his NHL career; adding a physical veteran to the mix would be helpful.
With how the free agent market has played out, the best bet for the Senators would be to offer Stanley a spot at training camp on a professional tryout (PTO). This would allow them to get an extended look and then if they like what they see from him, sign him to a one-year deal. The benefit to this would be the third pairing would then become a trio, which could spark internal competition. As well as give Kleven time to heal if he is banged up or Yakemchuk a chance to watch from the press box a few nights a month.
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