Donovan Sebrango signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Ottawa Senators, keeping him in the organization after a season split between Belleville and two NHL appearances. In 2024-25, he posted 8 goals and 20 points in 50 AHL games, ranking third on Belleville’s blue line. A 2020 third-round pick by Detroit, Sebrango was traded to Ottawa in 2023 and remains in the Senators’ depth mix, with a path to potential recalls.

Ottawa envisions a patient, mobile defenseman who can contribute in Belleville while staying ready for NHL opportunities. His background with the Kitchener Rangers and Canada’s 2022 World Junior squad underscores a pro pedigree that supports a gradual rise in Ottawa’s defensive pipeline.

Buffalo Sabres are nudging toward adding a proven top-six forward, eyeing Eeli Tolvanen as a plausible midseason target if Seattle isn’t in the playoff chase. Tolvanen posted a career-high 23 goals and has one year left on his deal, making him a high-upside rental with potential cost tied to a 20-goal pace and conditional picks or blue-chip prospects such as Isak Rosen, Devon Levi, or Noah Ostlund. If Seattle dangles Tolvanen, Buffalo could pursue a package that includes a first-rounder or a strong prospect, balancing immediate impact with future assets.

The chatter also covers a broader trade-market and draft-pick dynamics around 2026 selections, with Penguins’ Kyle Dubas discussing teams attempting to re-acquire their 2026 picks and the possibility of offer sheets viewed as leverage by teams like Winnipeg and San Jose. The report lists offer-sheet candidates (Sebrango, Kupari, Holtz, Zary, Evangelista, McTavish, Rossi) and notes some teams’ interest in specific names (Zary, Evangelista, McTavish, Rossi). It also notes extension talks for Dustin Wolf, UFA Matt Grzelcyk, and various waiver/rookie-target angles shaping both teams’ in-season contorts. The piece closes with a reminder to subscribe and follow for ongoing rumor-driven discussions across the league.

In a thrilling overtime matchup, Alex Ovechkin delivered a decisive goal for the Washington Capitals, leading them to a 1-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators. The game remained scoreless until Ovechkin found the net, marking his 874th career goal and achieving a new NHL record for the most goalies scored upon, netting his 179th victim, Leevi Merilainen. This occurred during a two-on-one breakaway, where Ovechkin strategically chose to shoot rather than pass, securing the win for his team.

The Senators, despite the loss, showcased resilience against the NHL-leading Capitals, with Merilainen putting forth an impressive performance, accumulating 26 saves, including a critical stop on Tom Wilson during overtime. Ottawa's defense held strong, and although they struggled on power plays, they maintained a solid game throughout.

Capitals' goalie Logan Thompson contributed significantly with a 24-save shutout, helping preserve the scoreless tie until Ovechkin's winner. Senators coach Travis Green acknowledged the game's intensity, emphasizing the importance of assessing their performance positively, despite the setback. Furthermore, Ottawa rookie Donovan Sebrango made his NHL debut, expressing excitement about playing alongside his childhood idol, Ovechkin, highlighting the game's memorable nature for him.

Donovan Sebrango, a former defenseman for the Toledo Walleye and Allen Americans, has made his mark in the NHL, debuting with the Ottawa Senators against the Washington Capitals. This achievement makes him the 759th player to transition from the ECHL to the NHL, showcasing the league's significant role in developing talent.

In the 2021-22 season, Sebrango recorded 12 points, including one goal and eleven assists, over 23 regular-season games with Toledo. His postseason performance was highlighted by two points during the Walleye's run to the 2022 Kelly Cup Finals. In the following season, he added two more points in four games with the Allen Americans. Selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the third round of the 2020 NHL Draft, Sebrango has accumulated 38 points in 198 AHL games.