Nova Scotia NHL’er Signs $86 Million Contract

Ian Robinson September 16, 2026 6:43 am Last Updated on September 16, 2026 8:41 am

Drake Batherson of New Minas, Nova Scotia, signed an eight-year, $86 million contract with the Ottawa Senators yesterday.

The contract kicks in next season and has an average annual value of $10.75 million making him the highest paid player in Sens history.

Above Drake Batherson with Ian and wife Roxanne at the Acadia Hockey Honour Roll Inductions at Acadia Arena in 2024.

The 28 year old former Cape Breton Eagle set NHL career highs in goals (33) points (71) in 79 regular-season games last season and four points (three goals, one assist) in four Stanley Cup Playoff games.

Above: Drake checks out my Mooseheads Championship ring.

Drake by the way is the grand-nephew of Cape Breton music legend Matt Minglewood, story cover photo from Matt’s 75th birthday bash at Casino Nova Scotia in 2022.

Congrats, Drake!

-Ian

Credits: Ian Robinson photos

Ian Robinson

Ian Robinson is a lifelong Bluenoser and has been on Nova Scotia radio since 1984. Since 1997, he has been the Public Address Announcer for the Halifax Mooseheads of the QMJHL with over 1,100 games announced, and since 2024, has been the Voice of the Halifax Thunderbirds of the National Lacrosse League in “The Nest.”

Spending time with his wife and two boys is his favourite thing to do.

Join Ian weekday mornings 6 to 10am on Country 1035!

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