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Jake Sanderson

Defenseman · Ottawa Senators

2020 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 5 (#5) — Ottawa Senators

Age 236'2"202 lbsShoots LeftWhitefish, USA

Current Season

GP

67

Goals

14

Assists

40

Points

54

+/-

+16

S%

9.5%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 23vs CAR0000113:19
Apr 20@ CAR022+2243:06
Apr 18@ CAR0000227:25
Apr 11@ NYI101+2227:38
Apr 9vs FLA022+2222:22

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$8.05M

Total Value

$64.40M

Expires

8 yrs · 2031-2032

Status

Then UFA

Yrs 6-8: 10 team no trade list

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Playoffs
"Take Aho Out" Chant Erupts After Hall's High Hit on Sanderson

Senators fans unleash fury with calls to "take Aho out" after Taylor Hall delivers a head-high hit on Jake Sanderson that has the crowd boiling over. This isn't just any cheap shot - Hall's history of physical play collides with Ottawa's rising defenseman who's been anchoring their blue line all season. League brass watches closely as these playoff tensions simmer, knowing one wrong call could ignite the series.

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News
Sens Lean Hard on Sanderson in Game 3

The Senators face a must-win in Game 3, and all eyes turn to their young defenseman Sanderson to deliver. Ottawa's blue line needs his steady hand after early series wobbles, and the coaching staff plans to lean on

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Playoffs
Slavin vs. Sanderson - Olympic Gold Clashes in Canes-Sens

Jaccob Slavin and Jake Sanderson, fresh off Olympic gold, square off as the anchors of Carolina's and Ottawa's blue lines in this playoff tilt. These two have been nightmares for opponents since grabbing hardware for Team USA, and their head-to-head battle shapes up as the series' defining subplot. Front offices around the league watch closely because whoever imposes their will here sets the tone for a grueling first-round war.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Jake Sanderson's stats this season?
Jake Sanderson has 14 goals and 40 assists for 54 points in 67 games this season.
What team does Jake Sanderson play for?
Jake Sanderson is a defenseman for the Ottawa Senators.
What is Jake Sanderson's contract?
Jake Sanderson has a cap hit of $8.05M with 6 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Jake Sanderson drafted?
Jake Sanderson was drafted in the 2020 NHL Draft by the Ottawa Senators in Round 1, Pick 5 (5 overall).
Where is Jake Sanderson from?
Jake Sanderson is 23 years old and was born in Whitefish, USA.