The influx is well underway. All 32 National Hockey League teams are busily shaping rosters, including sending young talent to the American Hockey League to continue their development.

For Drake Batherson, last week’s Ottawa Senators preseason game in Belleville was an important homecoming.

Just like all the prospects that also carry big league dreams, Belleville Senators coach Troy Mann is pumped at finally kicking off another season Thursday at Canadian Tire Centre.

Not every aspect of Mads Sogaard’s rookie season went according to plan. But during more challenging times, he relied on his Belleville Senators teammates and management, especially goaltending coach Justin Peters.

The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Jayce Hawryluk to a one-year, two-way contract.

The Ottawa Senators have signed goaltender Antoine Bibeau and defenseman Jacob Larsson to one-year, two-way contracts.

The Ottawa Senators have signed defenseman Kristiāns Rubīns to a one-year, two-way contract for 2022-23.

The Minnesota Wild have acquired goaltender Filip Gustavsson from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for goaltender Cam Talbot.

When Egor Sokolov reflected on his 2021-22 season, it wasn’t his impressive offensive accomplishments that came to mind right away. Instead, he was most proud of his continuous improvement under the direction of head coach Troy Mann and his staff. 

The Ottawa Senators have named Ryan Bowness general manager of their American Hockey League affiliate, the Belleville Senators.