The 19-year-old American recently completed his second season in college at the University of North Dakota. He had 26 points (eight goals, 18 assists) in 23 games with the Fighting Hawks last season. “We are delighted to have put Jake on contract,” Senate General Manager Pierre Dorion said in a statement on Sunday. “An important cog in our future defense, Jake is an effortless skater with all the tools to be a full-fledged NHL defender.” Sanderson was selected by the Senators as the fifth overall pick in the NHL 2020 draft. He served as the U.S. leader at the 2022 World Junior Hockey Championship and represented the United States at the Beijing Olympics last month. The financial terms of the original agreement were not announced.
