Senators bring back goaltender Leevi Merilainen on a one-year deal
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Senators bring back goaltender Leevi Merilainen on a one-year deal
A day after signing veteran Samuel Ersson to be the backup to Linus Ullmark next season, the Senators brought back the 23-year-old Leevi Merilainen on a one-year deal at $1.1 million U.S.
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By Bruce Garrioch
Published Jul 02, 2026
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