Claude Giroux is returning to the Ottawa Senators after re-signing with the franchise for another season, multiple outlets report. The agreement is described as a one-year contract with a $2 million base salary. Reports also note that the deal can rise through performance-related bonuses, with figures cited as high as $2.75 million in performance bonuses depending on the source, and up to roughly $5 million including additional bonus structures. Giroux’s return follows a period in which his next-team decision was a major talking point during NHL free agency, including attention to Senators social media. Several accounts characterize the move as a continuation of the relationship he built with the team, which he previously played with over the past four seasons. Giroux is quoted as saying he chose to come back because he wants to be in Ottawa and because the group feels like a “family.” Senators general manager Steve Staios is also cited praising Giroux’s professionalism and veteran experience. The re-signing is presented as an effort to maintain leadership and continuity for Ottawa’s offseason.