# Navigating the Ottawa Senators Back Up Goalie Conundrum: Free Agency, Trade or Internal Solution?

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Podcast: [Locked On Senators - Daily Podcast On The Ottawa Senators](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-senators-daily-podcast-on-the-ottawa-senators-762132)
Published: 2026-05-14T16:52:00+00:00
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## Resource

The Ottawa Senators need to have a plan for who will back up Linus Ullmark next season, but it’s not a simple solution! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan have a deep discussion on how the Sens should approach their back up goalie. Leevi Merilainen still shows promise but is he ready for a bigger role and can you afford to lose him or trade him? The free agent options are slim. Can the Sens find someone to acquire in a trade? We explore all options!

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