The NHL on Thursday modified the disciplinary sanction levied against the Ottawa Senators for their role in the July 2021 trade of Evgenii Dadonov to Vegas and subsequent voided deal in March 2022 between the Golden Knights and Anaheim Ducks.

The sanction initially imposed on the Senators in November 2023 provided for the forfeiture of the club’s first-round draft pick in the 2024, 2025 or 2026 NHL Draft. The Senators asked the league to reconsider the deal, citing primarily the change in club ownership and oversight.

The NHL on Thursday announced the Senators will be granted a first-round pick in the 2026 draft, but it will be No. 32 — the final selection — no matter where they finish in the standings. In addition, the Senators will not be permitted to trade or transfer that pick and will pay a fine of $1 million to the NHL Foundation Canada.

“We fully accept the modified sanctions the League has imposed today,” Senators owner Michael Andlauer said. “We are grateful for the league and commissioner keeping an open mind on this issue and modifying the penalty. The Senators organization is appreciative the fine money will be directed to the NHL Foundation Canada, to help grow the sport in our country. We consider this matter closed and will have no further comments on the situation.”

To accommodate this modification, all teams that would have selected after the Senators in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft will move up a slot.

The Senators traded Dadonov to Vegas for defenseman Nick Holden and a third-round draft pick on July 28, 2021. Ottawa, however, failed to inform Vegas that Dadonov had a 10-team no-trade clause in his contract, thus creating trouble at the 2022 NHL trade deadline.

Just prior to that deadline on March 21, 2022, the Golden Knights sent Dadonov and a second-round draft pick to the Ducks in exchange for defenseman John Moore and Ryan Kesler’s contract. That deal, however, was canceled by the NHL because Dadonov had the Ducks as one of the teams on his no-trade list.

Now 37, Dadonov is in his first season with the New Jersey Devils after signing a one-year, $1 million contract on July 1, 2025.

–Field Level Media

The LA Galaxy signed star defender Jakob Glesnes to a contract extension through the 2028-29 season.

The team acquired Glesnes the 31-year-old Norwegian center back from the Philadelphia Union in December.

Glesnes, the 2022 MLS Defender of the Year, is a two-time MLS Best XI selection and a three-time MLS All-Star.

“Jakob has been an exemplary addition to the Galaxy, and we are excited to announce that he is extending his time with the club,” Galaxy general manager Will Kuntz said in a news release Tuesday.

“His impact in the dressing room and in all phases of the game on the field have provided a huge boost to our group from the first day of preseason. We are thrilled that Jakob will be a key part of our future and look forward to what we’ll accomplish together.”

Glesnes has recorded nine goals and 10 assists in 184 MLS regular-season matches (181 starts) with Philadelphia (2020-25) and the Galaxy.

–Field Level Media

The Los Angeles Chargers are re-signing special teams standout Del’Shawn Phillips to a two-year, $7.5 million contract worth up to $10.5 million in incentives, the NFL Network reported on Wednesday.

Phillips, 29, was selected second-team All-Pro for special teams in his first season with the Chargers in 2025. Phillips played in 17 regular-season games (one start) and had 37 tackles, one sack and one fumble recovery.

He participated on 80% of special teams plays (352).

Phillips has 113 tackles, two sacks, one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries in 86 career games (three starts) for the Buffalo Bills (2020), New York Jets (2021), Baltimore Ravens (2022-23), Houston Texans (2024) and Chargers.

–Field Level Media