Sanderson (hand) signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Senators on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Ottawa's optimistic that Sanderson will heal up from hand surgery in time to make his NHL debut down the stretch this season. Even if he fails to do so, the 19-year-old defenseman will get an opportunity to compete for a spot with the big club in training camp next season. The Montana native was selected fifth overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, so he's not expected to need much AHL seasoning and could make the jump straight to the NHL once healthy.