The Anaheim Ducks have added a veteran defenseman, agreeing to a two-year deal with Nick Jensen worth $2.25 million per season, according to Pierre LeBrun.
Jensen, 35, arrives after spending the last two seasons with the Ottawa Senators, where he helped the club reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs both times. Last season, he appeared in 61 games and posted four goals with 13 assists. His year ended in March because of an injury, which kept him out of the playoffs.
Over the course of 694 regular-season games, Jensen has collected 26 goals and 172 points. He has built his reputation on mobility and puck-handling, traits that have made him a useful piece wherever he has played. Along with Ottawa, his NHL stops have included the Detroit Red Wings and Washington Capitals.
For Anaheim, the expectation is that Jensen will land on the bottom pair, though he could move up to the second pair if the Ducks need him there. His skating should fit cleanly into the lineup, but his biggest impact may come in his own zone, where he uses his body to take away space and keep traffic away from the net. He is also the kind of player who should be logging more than 17 minutes a night.
The Ducks are also getting a veteran presence. Jensen brings leadership and playoff experience to the room, with five postseason appearances for Washington and one with Ottawa.
He has not won the Stanley Cup yet, and at 35, time is not exactly on his side. The 2026-27 season could be his last real shot at chasing Lord Stanley’s Cup.
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