Senators Sign Francis Lessard to One-Year Contract

The Ottawa Senators have announced that they have re-signed right wing Francis Lessard to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. In 24 games last season with the Senators, he had no points and 78 penalty minutes. He also appeared in 36 games with Binghamton of the AHL, scoring two goals and one assist for three points and 187 penalty minutes. This is really just a depth signing for the Senators, as Lessard brings lots of grit and physical play to the team, but not a lot of offensive upside. More than likely, he will spend the majority of next season in the minors.