The Ottawa Senators and forward Claude Giroux, a pending unrestricted free agent, are engaged in contract discussions, with informal talks already held and a face-to-face meeting planned for next week, according to Postmedia’s Bruce Garrioch. Giroux, who returned to his hometown team in 2022, recorded 50 points in 81 games last season despite a decline in production over three years, while winning a league-high 61.5% of faceoffs. Projections suggest he may sign a two-year deal worth $5.17 million or a one-year contract for $3.25 million, as the Senators hold $16.6 million in cap space this offseason.
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