Senators sign defenseman Sanderson to 8-year, $64.4 million contract extension

Ottawa Senators signed Jake Sanderson to an 8-year, $64.4 million contract extension.
Sanderson was the No. 5 overall pick by the Senators in the 2020 NHL draft.
In his rookie season, Sanderson had 4 goals and 28 assists over 77 games.
Sanderson played two years at the University of North Dakota before joining the NHL.
Senators GM Dorion praised Sanderson's maturity and potential to become an elite NHL defenseman.