"Defenseman Sergei Gonchar is an Ottawa Senator.

Gonchar's five-season run with the Penguins ended today when he signed a three-year contract with Ottawa for a total of $16.5 million, an annual salary-cap hit of $5.5 million.

Canada's TSN first reported the deal, but his agent confirmed it to the Tribune-Review at 12:23 p.m. via e-mail. The contract includes a no-trade clause.

Gonchar was the Penguins' top defenseman the past five seasons. He also ran their power play."