Spence, 24, arrives from Los Angeles in a March trade, back in Canada with a homecoming vibe and a clean slate to earn ice time behind an injured Jensen. He’s eager to learn the Senators system and contribute immediately, building chemistry with the core while absorbing mentorship from veterans.

Spence’s arrival adds much-needed right-shot depth and mobility on Ottawa’s blue line. His presence could stabilize pairing and free Shabbat for bolder offenses, accelerating Ottawa’s transition game and increasing the defensive reliability that supports fantasy output from crisper zones.