Despite some of the NHL's worst goaltending metrics over the past two seasons, Samuel Ersson has the confidence of the Senators' management and coaching staff, who believe in his potential.
The Ottawa Senators are betting on goaltender Samuel Ersson despite poor underlying metrics over the past two seasons. Ottawa acquired Ersson from the Toronto Maple Leafs on June 26 in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick before signing him to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $2.2 million. The Senators' coaching and front office believe his natural talent, size, and athleticism can flourish in their environment.
General manager Steve Staios highlighted Ersson's raw ability alongside unquantifiable factors like his strong partnership with starter Linus Ullmark. Following a preseason showing, Ersson stopped 39 of 44 shots across his first two regular-season appearances, posting an .886 save percentage. He is scheduled to start for the Senators on Tuesday night against the St. Louis Blues.
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