"I wanted to stay preferably in the Eastern Conference to be close to my family, who lives in Washington. That certainly was also something that played a factor for me personally."
"Over the last couple of years, every time I played against Ottawa, they've been a pain in the ass to play against. I feel like they've been getting better and better."
Lars Eller signed a one-year, $1.25 million contract with the Ottawa Senators, indicating a desire to stay in the Eastern Conference for family proximity. He emphasized wanting to be part of a competitive team and appreciated Ottawa’s genuine interest in him. Eller is expected to have a more significant role than in his previous season with the Capitals, where he averaged 12:26 in ice time. He noted that past encounters with Ottawa made them an attractive destination, recognizing their improvements and potential playoff capabilities.
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