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Why the Ottawa Senators have to forfeit a first-round draft pick over the failed 2022 Evgenii Dadonov trade

The Senators played a key role in the invalid Evgenii Dadonov trade from 2022.

The Ottawa Senators will have to forfeit a first-round NHL Draft pick from one of the next three seasons due to their actions in the Vegas Golden Knights’ failed trade of Evgenii Dadonov in 2022.

On Wednesday, the NHL announced the Senators’ punishment for their role in the failed Dadonov trade from the Golden Knights to the Anaheim Ducks that occurred at the 2022 NHL trade deadline. Days after the March 21 trade deadline, the NHL voided a deal between the Golden Knights and the Ducks due to Dadonov’s limited no-trade clause that was not complied with.

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Over a year after the failed trade, we now have a clear answer as to what went wrong here. So, how are the Senators involved in all of this? Let’s take a look.

The Evgenii Dadonov trade debacle between the Golden Knights and Ducks, explained

The Golden Knights messed up big time here with Evgenii Dadonov.

Welcome to FTW Explains, a guide to catching up on and better understanding stuff going on in the world. Are you confused as to why the NHL invalidated a trade featuring Evgenii Dadonov just days after the 2022 deadline? We’re here to help.

The 2022 NHL trade deadline has come and gone, but hockey fans have been witness to a very unusual situation that’s unfolded over the last few days. At the 3 p.m. deadline on Monday, the Vegas Golden Knights traded forward Evgenii Dadonov to the Anaheim Ducks, a seemingly routine move as last call was signaled for deals.

On Wednesday, however, the NHL canceled the trade between the Golden Knights and Ducks, as Dadonov’s contract featured a limited no-trade clause, a list that included Anaheim as one of the teams.

But why did the Golden Knights try to trade a player in Dadonov that couldn’t be traded to the Ducks? Well, it’s a situation a lot more complex — and honestly, quite dumb — than it appears, so let’s dive into it.