Senators goalie Anton Forsberg gets $3.4 million contract update

The Ottawa Senators have a chance to keep their goalie room together.

Linus Ullmark remains the main man, but backup Anton Forsberg is a free agent.

Senators reporter Bruce Garrioch reports that the Senators "would consider" bringing back Forsberg.

According to AFP Analytics, Forsberg could command a two-year, $3.4 million contract.

Garrioch's report indicated that Forsberg will likely at least test the free agency open market on July 1.

Forsberg is a 32-year old Swedish netminder who was a seventh-round pick by Columbus way back in 2011.

This past season, he went 11-12-3 with three shutouts. He had a 2.72 goals against average and a 90.1 save percentage.

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In his career, Forsberg has faced 90.4% of the shots he faces.

He's a 6-foot-3 lefty who is a reliable reserve. If the Senators don't keep him, someone else will gladly bring Forsberg into the fold.

Without Forsberg, the Senators would be looking at a training camp competition between Leevi Merilainen and Mads Sogaard for the backup job. Garrioch reports they wouldn't seek out a different free agent goalie if they don't give Forsberg a new deal.

You never know when you'll need a strong backup goalie, so this Forsberg situation is worth watching.

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