Senators sign forward Alex Formenton to entry-level deal

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Ottawa Senators' Alex Formenton (59) celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during second period NHL pre-season game action in Winnipeg on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. (John Woods/CP)

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Alex Formenton to a three-year entry-level contract.

The 18-year-old appeared in five of the Senators’ six pre-season games and tied for fourth in team scoring with three points (one goal, two assists).

A native of Barrie, Ont., Formenton made his major junior hockey debut with the Ontario Hockey League’s London Knights in 2016-17 and led team rookies in goals (16), assists (18), points (34) and defensive rating (plus-21).

Formenton was the Senators second-round selection (47th overall) in the 2017 NHL draft.

October 2, 2017

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Alex Formenton
SIGNED BY
Ottawa Senators
LENGTH
3 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Entry-Level Deal
SALARY CAP HIT
N/A
TOTAL
N/A

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