Senators Retain 2026 First-Round Pick

The NHL has officially ruled that the Ottawa Senators will not be required to forfeit their 2026 first-round draft pick. The decision stems from the league's review of the cancelled 2022 trade between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Anaheim Ducks, which involved winger Evgenii Dadonov. The ruling provides clarity for the Senators' future draft assets following the long-standing investigation into the transaction.