Ottawa Senator Star Player Linus Ullmark Stuns Fans And Leaves head Coach Travis Green Speechless with a Bold and Promising Statement About His Stay with the Team and..
In a move that sent shockwaves across the NHL community and ignited passionate debate among fans, Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark made a powerful and emotional statement on Tuesday regarding his future with the team. The 31-year-old star goalie, known for his calm demeanor and clutch performances, stood before a packed media room at Canadian Tire Centre and stunned even Head Coach Travis Green with his words.
âI want to build something unforgettable here,â Ullmark declared, pausing to let the moment sink in. âIâm not here to pass through. Iâm here to stay. I want to win it all with Ottawa.â
The declaration was bold. Not because Ullmark isnât capableâhis performance since arriving from Boston in a blockbuster offseason trade has been nothing short of stellarâbut because Ottawa has long been viewed as a team in transition. For years, theyâve flirted with potential, but consistency and playoff success have eluded them. Ullmarkâs commitment signals a new directionâand, many hope, a new era.
The reaction from the Senators locker room was immediate.
âHe just set the tone for everyone,â said defenseman Jake Sanderson. âWhen your starting goalieâyour backboneâsays something like that, it changes how you walk into the arena every day.â
Head Coach Travis Green, visibly emotional during the post-press conference scrum, was candid in his admiration: âIâve coached a lot of players, but when someone looks you in the eye and says, âLetâs go win a Cup here,â you feel that. Thatâs leadership. Thatâs belief.â
Ullmark, who posted a .922 save percentage in the 2024â2025 regular season and was instrumental in keeping Ottawa in the playoff hunt, emphasized that his decision isnât about comfort or contractâitâs about culture.
âI see young players with fire in their eyes. I see a city that loves this team through thick and thin. And I see an opportunity to do something meaningfulânot just for me, but for every single person who wears a Sens jersey or waves a flag downtown,â Ullmark said.
The Swedish netminder also hinted at conversations with management about the long-term vision for the franchise. Though no official extension has been announced, sources suggest both sides are actively working toward securing a multi-year deal that could make Ullmark the centerpiece of the Senators’ long-term plans.
Fans responded swiftly to the news, with social media erupting in hashtags like #UllmarkUnfinishedBusiness and #SensBelief trending throughout Canada and Sweden. In the hours following the press conference, local Ottawa stores reported a spike in Ullmark jersey sales, and team ticketing staff confirmed a noticeable bump in season ticket inquiries.
With young stars like Tim StĂźtzle, Brady Tkachuk, and Jake Sanderson leading the charge, and now a veteran goaltender making a defining personal commitment, Ottawaâs future suddenly looks far more vividâand far more urgent.
âLetâs stop waiting,â Ullmark concluded. âLetâs make the future happen now.â