Sens sign 5th-round pick Donovan to entry-level deal

The Ottawa Senators have signed defenceman Jorian Donovan to a three-year, entry-level contract, it was announced Friday.

Roster update: The #Sens have signed defenceman Jorian Donovan to a three-year, entry level contract. pic.twitter.com/5gXejp6cyM

The 18-year-old was the team's fifth-round selection (No. 136 overall) in the 2022 NHL Draft this past summer.

A native of Richmond, Ont., Donovan spent last season with the Ontario Hockey League's Hamilton Bulldogs.

In 64 games during the regular season, Donovan tallied three goals and 19 assists for 22 points. He also had one goal and two assists in 13 playoff games.