Penguins Offered Roster Player for Senators’ Draft Pick
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Penguins Offered Roster Player for Senators’ Draft Pick

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The Ottawa Senators received a trade offer from the Pittsburgh Penguins during the recent draft, involving a current player in exchange for the 25th overall pick. The deal was ultimately declined by Ottawa.

The Ottawa Senators recently released behind-the-scenes footage detailing their decision-making process surrounding the 2026 NHL Draft and their 25th overall selection. According to Steve Staios, GM of the Ottawa Senators, the Pittsburgh Penguins contacted them with an offer to trade a “roster player” in exchange for the Senators’ draft pick.

The clip shows Staios fielding the call and considering the proposal. Ultimately, Ottawa decided to hold onto their pick rather than accept the offer from Pittsburgh. The reasoning behind declining the trade wasn’t explicitly stated in the report.

The released content provides a glimpse into the negotiations that occur during the NHL draft and highlights how teams attempt to maneuver for advantageous positions through trades.

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