The Ottawa Senators announced Wednesday that the team has agreed to terms with defenceman Gabriel Eliasson on a three-year, entry-level contract set to start in the 2026-27 season.
Eliasson, 19, has spent the past two seasons with the Ontario Hockey League’s Barrie Colts. The 6’7’’, 213 lb blueliner hit major junior career highs in goals (two) and points (eight) while taking part in 61 regular-season games in 2025-26. He also concluded the regular season leading the OHL in penalty minutes (122).
“Gabriel’s game has matured since we drafted him,” said GM Steve Staios in a statement. “We’ve been pleased with his development and his character and work ethic fit in perfectly with the team we’re building.”
A native of Kungsbacka Sweden, Eliasson was selected 39th overall by the Senators in the 2024 NHL Draft.