Lucas Beckman Signs Entry-Level Contract with Ottawa Senators After Stellar QMJHL Playoff Performance
The Ottawa Senators have signed Lucas Beckman, their 2025 fourth-round pick, to a three-year entry-level contract starting in the 2026-27 season. Beckman is currently playing in the QMJHL Playoffs with the Chicoutimi Sagueneens and has an impressive 8-0-0 record, .962 save percentage, and 0.75 goals-against average. He played a significant role in Chicoutimi's strong defense this season, with the team allowing the fewest goals in the QMJHL.
Beckman started the season with the Baie-Comeau Drakkar, where he struggled with only four wins and a .905 save percentage in 23 games. After a slow start and a month-long injury absence, Baie-Comeau decided to trade Beckman to Chicoutimi before the QMJHL Trade Deadline. This move proved beneficial for both teams as Beckman excelled with the Sagueneens, recording 13 wins and a .940 save percentage in 15 games to finish the season. His outstanding playoff performance has put him in elite company, with only four other goalies in QMJHL history achieving an undefeated record in at least eight playoff games.
Beckman's strong second half of the season has raised expectations for his future. Despite being the 97th overall pick in 2025, he has shown significant improvement and potential. With 31 wins and a .914 save percentage in 52 games last season, Beckman displayed confidence and skill, particularly in his glove-side saves and composure under pressure. While some critics initially questioned his draft position, Beckman's recent success has silenced doubts about his abilities. As an 18-year-old with limited QMJHL experience, Beckman will need to decide whether to return to the league or make the jump to the NHL next season. Given his impressive performance in Chicoutimi, a return to Quebec for further development seems likely.