Karlsson will be Ottawa's third captain in as many seasons, following Jason Spezza and Daniel Alfredsson. He is the ninth captain in franchise history. The 6-foot, 180-pound Swede will be entering his sixth season in Ottawa.

The Senators also announced defeneseman Chris Phillips and forward Chris Neil will continue as alternate captains.

"I am right now a very, very happy guy," Karlsson said. "We feel like we are one of those teams that are going to move forward quickly."

Karlsson, who thanked the Senators for the opportunity, has 63 goals and 237 points in 315 games. He won the Norris Trophy in 2012.



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Senators owner Eugene Melnyk held a news conference to announce the signing of Bobby Ryan to a seven-year, $50.75 M contract extension.


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