On May 1, 2025, the Ottawa Senators had their 2024-25 season come to an end when they were eliminated by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs in six games. After the Game 6 loss, the 2025 off-season officially started.
In the off-season, the Senators concluded their 2025 draft, re-signed, lost and acquired new players. General manager Steve Staios has constructed a roster eager to compete for a playoff spot for the second consecutive season.
It has been exactly four months since the Senators last played a game.