In July 2024, the Ottawa Senators were eager to add solid production on among bottom-nine forwards in free agency. To do so, the Senators signed Michael Amadio to a three-year contract.
Amadio had a previous tenure with the Senators that lasted only five games during in the 2020-21 season. From 2021-2024, Amadio became a solid underappreciated player with the Vegas Golden Knights. Amadio's depth came to play in the Golden Knights' 2023 Stanley Cup championship run.
As the 2025-26 season is under two months away from starting, the Senators will be eager to show that 2025's playoff appearance wasn't a fluke.