Senators are re-signing defense attorneys Brannstrom and Bernard-Docker to new deals

The Ottawa Senators have signed two young players ahead of next season.

Defenseman Erik Brannstrom agreed to a one-year contract, while fellow blueliner Jacob Bernard-Docker has signed a two-year, US$1.61 million contract.

Brannstrom’s contract is for $2 million for the 2023-24 NHL season.

The 23-year-old Swedish defenseman set new career highs in assists (16), points (18), penalty minutes (38) and games (74) with the Senators last season.

Bernard-Docker, 23, parted ways with both the Belleville Senators in the American Hockey League and the Senators last season.

He earned one assist and posted 11 penalty minutes in 19 games with Ottawa.