Player News

Player Update (Mon Apr 22, 2024) - Headed for minors

Crookshank (lower body) was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Monday.

Injury Update (Fri Apr 19, 2024) - Will be ready for training camp

General manager Steve Staios said Friday that Norris (shoulder) will be ready for the start of training camp in September, Claire Hanna of TSN reports.

Injury Update (Thu Apr 18, 2024) - Dealing with shoulder issue

Stutzle said Thursday that he has been dealing with a shoulder injury for a year, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

Injury Update (Thu Apr 18, 2024) - Surgery not necessary?

Chabot (upper body) most likely won't need surgery in the offseason, per Wayne Scanlan of Sportsnet.

Player Update (Thu Apr 18, 2024) - Demoted to AHL

Imama (upper body) was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Thursday.

Player Update (Wed Apr 17, 2024) - Headed back to minors

Ostapchuk was returned to AHL Belleville on Wednesday.

Player Update (Wed Apr 17, 2024) - Heads to minors

Smejkal was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Wednesday.

Injury Update (Tue Apr 16, 2024) - Exits season finale

Chabot (upper body) won't finish Tuesday's game versus the Bruins.

Injury Update (Tue Apr 16, 2024) - Out Tuesday

Kastelic (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus Boston.

Injury Update (Tue Apr 16, 2024) - Officially out Tuesday

Stutzle (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus the Bruins.

Player Update (Tue Apr 16, 2024) - Starting in Beantown

Forsberg will guard the road goal versus the Bruins on Tuesday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Injury Update (Tue Apr 16, 2024) - Will miss finale

Imama (upper body) will not be in action versus the Bruins on Tuesday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Injury Update (Mon Apr 15, 2024) - Leaves early Monday

Imama (upper body) will not return to Monday's game against the Rangers.

Player Update (Mon Apr 15, 2024) - Playing Monday

Greig (illness) is in Monday's lineup against the Rangers.

Injury Update (Mon Apr 15, 2024) - Not playing Monday

Kastelic (upper body) won't play Monday against the Rangers, per Gord Wilson of TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Player Update (Mon Apr 15, 2024) - Facing Rangers

Korpisalo will defend the road net Monday versus the Rangers, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Injury Update (Mon Apr 15, 2024) - Not cleared for contract

Stutzle (upper body) skated in a non-contact jersey ahead of Monday's matchup with the Rangers, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Injury Update (Mon Apr 15, 2024) - Game-time call Monday

Greig is under the weather and will be a game-time decision versus the Rangers on Monday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Player Update (Mon Apr 15, 2024) - Summoned from AHL

Ostapchuk was recalled from AHL Belleville on Monday.

Player Update (Sat Apr 13, 2024) - Heading to AHL

Highmore (upper body) was activated from injured reserve and reassigned to AHL Belleville on Saturday.

Injury Update (Sat Apr 13, 2024) - Suffers upper-body injury

Kastelic exited Saturday's game against Montreal because of an upper-body injury and won't return, per Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun.

Injury Update (Sat Apr 13, 2024) - Remains out

Stutzle (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Canadiens, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

Injury Update (Tue Apr 9, 2024) - Won't play against Cats

Stutzle (upper body) will miss Tuesday's matchup with Florida but could return against the Lightning on Thursday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Injury Update (Tue Apr 9, 2024) - Not playing Tuesday

Hamonic (lower body) won't play Tuesday against Florida, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Player Update (Sun Apr 7, 2024) - Back in action

MacEwan was removed from injured reserve and will play Sunday against Washington, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

Injury Update (Sun Apr 7, 2024) - Unavailable Sunday

Kubalik (undisclosed) will not play Sunday against the Capitals, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

Injury Update (Sun Apr 7, 2024) - Not available Sunday

Stutzle (upper body) will not dress Sunday against Washington, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Injury Update (Sat Apr 6, 2024) - Remains out Saturday

Hamonic (lower body) won't play Saturday versus the Devils.

Player Update (Sat Apr 6, 2024) - Starting Saturday

Forsberg will guard the home net Saturday against the Devils, Josh Bartlett of Sportsnet reports.

Player Update (Sat Apr 6, 2024) - Good to go Saturday

Chabot (lower body) will return to the lineup Saturday against New Jersey, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun.

Player Update (Sat Apr 6, 2024) - Good to go Saturday

Chabot will return to the lineup Saturday against New Jersey, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun.

Injury Update (Sat Apr 6, 2024) - Not playing Saturday

Stutzle (upper body) won't be in the lineup Saturday versus New Jersey, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

Player Update (Sat Apr 6, 2024) - Called up from AHL

Imama was recalled from AHL Belleville on Saturday.

Player Update (Fri Apr 5, 2024) - Sent to AHL

Kleven was demoted to AHL Belleville on Friday.

Player Update (Thu Apr 4, 2024) - Set to face Panthers

Korpisalo is slated to start at home against Florida on Thursday, according to TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Player Update (Thu Apr 4, 2024) - Reassigned to AHL

Chartier (upper body) was sent down to the minors Thursday.

Injury Update (Thu Apr 4, 2024) - Close to returning

Chabot (lower body) is expected to return to the lineup Saturday against the Devils or Sunday versus Washington, per Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun.

Injury Update (Thu Apr 4, 2024) - Out indefinitely

Crookshank (lower body) will be sidelined indefinitely, per Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun.

Injury Update (Thu Apr 4, 2024) - Reassigned to AHL

Chartier was sent down to the minors on Thursday.

Injury Update (Thu Apr 4, 2024) - Not playing Thursday

Hamonic will not be in the lineup Thursday versus Florida, due to a lower-body injury, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

Injury Update (Thu Apr 4, 2024) - Close to returning

Chabot (lower body) is expected to return to the lineup Saturday or Sunday, per Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun.

Injury Update (Thu Apr 4, 2024) - Out indefinitely

Crookshank (lower body) will be out for the rest of the season, per Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun.

Player Update (Thu Apr 4, 2024) - Back in NHL

Smejkal was recalled from AHL Belleville on Thursday.

Injury Update (Tue Apr 2, 2024) - Sustains lower-body injury

Crookshank (lower body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Wild.

Injury Update (Tue Apr 2, 2024) - Not playing Tuesday

Chabot (lower body) won't play Tuesday against Minnesota, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Player Update (Mon Apr 1, 2024) - Making road start

Korpisalo will patrol the road crease versus the Wild on Tuesday, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Player Update (Mon Apr 1, 2024) - Making road start

Korpisalo will patrol the road crease versus the Wild on Tuesday, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.

Injury Update (Sat Mar 30, 2024) - Remains out Saturday

Chabot (lower body) won't play Saturday against Winnipeg, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Player Update (Sat Mar 30, 2024) - Starting Saturday

Korpisalo will patrol the visiting crease in Winnipeg on Saturday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Injury Update (Sat Mar 30, 2024) - Remains out Saturday

Chabot (undisclosed) won't play Saturday against Winnipeg, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Player Update (Thu Mar 28, 2024) - In goal Thursday

Forsberg will be in the home crease versus Chicago on Thursday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Injury Update (Thu Mar 28, 2024) - Not playing Thursday

Chabot (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup Thursday versus Chicago, according to Ian Mendes of The Athletic.

Player Update (Thu Mar 28, 2024) - Called up from minors

Kleven was elevated from AHL Belleville on Thursday.

Injury Update (Wed Mar 27, 2024) - Needs evaluation

Chabot (undisclosed) will be evaluated for an injury Thursday, Murray Pam of Full Press Hockey reports.

Player Update (Tue Mar 26, 2024) - Starting Wednesday

Korpisalo will guard the road goal Wednesday against Buffalo, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Player Update (Sun Mar 24, 2024) - Powers Sens to win

Chychrun scored a pair of goals in Sunday's 5-3 victory over the Oilers.

Player Update (Sun Mar 24, 2024) - Not starting after all

Forsberg won't start Sunday's home matchup against Edmonton, according to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun.

Player Update (Sun Mar 24, 2024) - Starting Sunday

Korpisalo will get the starting nod at home against Edmonton, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

Player Update (Sun Mar 24, 2024) - Facing Oilers

Forsberg will patrol the home crease Sunday against Edmonton, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Player Update (Sat Mar 23, 2024) - Picking up pace in last five games

Tkachuk had two assists in a 5-2 victory over New Jersey on Saturday.

Player Update (Sat Mar 23, 2024) - Slated to start Saturday

Korpisalo is expected to start on the road against New Jersey on Saturday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Player Update (Fri Mar 22, 2024) - Inks entry-level contract

Halliday signed a two-year, entry-level contract that will start in 2024-25.

Player Update (Fri Mar 22, 2024) - Reassigned to AHL

Ostapchuk was returned to AHL Belleville on Friday.

Player Update (Thu Mar 21, 2024) - Rough season continues

Forsberg made 23 saves in a 5-2 loss to the Blues on Thursday. He allowed four goals.

Player Update (Thu Mar 21, 2024) - Good to play Thursday

Giroux (illness) will play Thursday versus St. Louis.

Player Update (Thu Mar 21, 2024) - Promoted from minors

Crookshank was recalled from AHL Belleville on Thursday, Steve Lloyd of TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Player Update (Thu Mar 21, 2024) - Slated to start Thursday

Forsberg is expected to guard the cage at home versus the Blues on Thursday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Injury Update (Thu Mar 21, 2024) - Game-time decision Thursday

Giroux (illness) is questionable for Thursday's matchup versus St. Louis, according to Wayne Scanlan of Sportsnet.

Player Update (Tue Mar 19, 2024) - Removed from IR

Hamonic (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Monday, per CapFriendly.

Player Update (Tue Mar 19, 2024) - Starting in Boston

Korpisalo will patrol the road crease during Tuesday's matchup with the Bruins, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Injury Update (Mon Mar 18, 2024) - Surfaces on IR

Chartier (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Player Update (Sun Mar 17, 2024) - Good to go

Chabot (lower body) will return to the lineup Sunday versus Carolina, according to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun.

Player Update (Sun Mar 17, 2024) - Assigned to AHL

Guenette was loaned to AHL Belleville on Sunday.

Player Update (Sat Mar 16, 2024) - Hat trick against Isles

Tkachuk scored three goals, including two on the power play, in Saturday's 4-3 victory over the Islanders.

Player Update (Sat Mar 16, 2024) - Hat trick against Isles

Tkachuk scored three goals, two on the power play and one the overtime winner, in Saturday's 4-3 victory over the Islanders.

Player Update (Sat Mar 16, 2024) - Traded to Ottawa

The Senators acquired Rees from Carolina on Friday in exchange for a 2024 sixth-round draft pick.

Player Update (Sat Mar 16, 2024) - Traded to Ottawa

The Senators acquired Rees from Carolina on Friday in exchange for a 2024 six-round draft pick.

Injury Update (Sat Mar 16, 2024) - Not playing Saturday

Chabot (lower body) won't play Saturday against the Islanders.

Player Update (Fri Mar 15, 2024) - Acquired via trade

Bongiovanni was traded to Ottawa from Winnipeg in exchange for future considerations Friday.

Player Update (Fri Mar 15, 2024) - Acquired via trade

Bongiovanni was brought in by Ottawa in a trade from Winnipeg for future considerations Friday.

Player Update (Fri Mar 15, 2024) - Starting on Sunday

Forsberg will guard the home goal against the Hurricanes on Sunday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Player Update (Fri Mar 15, 2024) - Starting against Isles

Korpisalo will patrol the road crease versus the Islanders on Saturday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Player Update (Fri Mar 15, 2024) - Plays hero Thursday

Giroux scored his 19th goal of the season and also succeeded on his shootout attempt in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Injury Update (Thu Mar 14, 2024) - Out again Thursday

Chabot (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Blue Jackets, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Player Update (Wed Mar 13, 2024) - Starting Thursday

Forsberg will protect the road goal versus the Blue Jackets on Thursday, Senators play-by-play broadcaster Nicolas St-Pierre reports.

Player Update (Wed Mar 13, 2024) - Suspension served

Kelly will be available against Columbus on Thursday after serving his two-game suspension.

Player Update (Tue Mar 12, 2024) - Sent back down

Smejkal was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Tuesday.

Injury Update (Tue Mar 12, 2024) - Still unavailable

Chabot (lower body) is not expected to play Tuesday versus Pittsburgh, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Player Update (Tue Mar 12, 2024) - Starting Tuesday

Korpisalo will get the nod Tuesday against the Penguins at home, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

Player Update (Tue Mar 12, 2024) - Making NHL Debut

Ostapchuk has been recalled from the AHL and will make his NHL debut Tuesday against the Penguins.

Player Update (Tue Mar 12, 2024) - Making NHL Debut

Ostapchuk got recalled from the AHL on Tuesday and will debut as the Senators will host the Penguins.

Injury Update (Mon Mar 11, 2024) - Surfaces on IR

Highmore (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per CapFriendly.

Injury Update (Mon Mar 11, 2024) - Out at least one week

Chartier will be sidelined for at least a week due to an upper-body injury, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports Monday.

Injury Update (Mon Mar 11, 2024) - Undergoes third shoulder procedure

Norris will not play again this season after undergoing shoulder surgery, TSN reports Monday.

Injury Update (Sat Mar 9, 2024) - Not playing Saturday

Chabot (lower body) won't play Saturday versus the Sharks.

Injury Update (Sat Mar 9, 2024) - Won't play Saturday

Highmore (upper body) won't be in the lineup Saturday against the Sharks.

Player Update (Sat Mar 9, 2024) - Facing Sharks

Korpisalo will guard the road goal Saturday against San Jose, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Player Update (Sat Mar 9, 2024) - Recalled by Ottawa

The Senators recalled Chartier from AHL Belleville on Friday, according to the AHL transaction page.

Player Update (Sat Mar 9, 2024) - Recalled by Ottawa

The Senators recalled Chartier from AHL Belleville on Friday, according to the AHL media website.

Player Update (Sat Mar 9, 2024) - Back in NHL

Guenette was called up from AHL Belleville on Friday, per the AHL's transaction log.

Player Update (Sat Mar 9, 2024) - Ascends to top level

Smejkal was recalled from AHL Belleville on Friday, per the AHL's transaction log.

Injury Update (Fri Mar 8, 2024) - Receives two-game suspension

Kelly was handed a two-game suspension by the NHL on Friday for an illegal check to the head on LA's Andreas Englund on Thursday.

Player Update (Fri Mar 8, 2024) - Assigned to AHL affiliate

Guenette was demoted to AHL Belleville on Friday, per the AHL's transaction log.

Player Update (Fri Mar 8, 2024) - Dropped to AHL

Chartier was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Friday, per the AHL's transaction log.

Player Update (Fri Mar 8, 2024) - Dropped to AHL

Guenette was demoted to AHL Belleville on Friday, per the AHL's transaction log.

Player Update (Fri Mar 8, 2024) - Reassigned Friday

Smejkal was sent down to AHL Belleville on Friday, per the AHL's transaction log.

Player Update (Fri Mar 8, 2024) - Claimed by Ottawa

Katchouk was claimed off waivers by the Senators from Chicago on Friday, according to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun.

Player Update (Fri Mar 8, 2024) - Claimed by Ottawa

The Senators have claimed Katchouk off waivers from Chicago on Friday, according to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun.

Player Update (Fri Mar 8, 2024) - Set for hearing

Kelly will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Friday for an illegal check to the head he delivered on LA's Andreas Englund during Thursday's loss to the Kings.

Player Update (Thu Mar 7, 2024) - Between pipes versus Kings

Korpisalo (illness) will defend the road cage against Los Angeles on Thursday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Injury Update (Thu Mar 7, 2024) - Out Thursday

Chabot is expected to miss Thursday's game against LA because of a lower-body injury, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Injury Update (Thu Mar 7, 2024) - Sidelined with upper-body issue

Highmore (upper body) won't play Thursday against LA, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Player Update (Thu Mar 7, 2024) - Placed on waivers

Katchouk was put on waivers Thursday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Thu Mar 7, 2024) - Reassigned to AHL

Sogaard was demoted to AHL Belleville on Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Mar 7, 2024) - Reassigned to AHL Belleville

Sogaard was reassigned to the AHL Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Mar 7, 2024) - Ascends to top level

Guenette was recalled from AHL Belleville on Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Mar 7, 2024) - Recalled from AHL

Smejkal was recalled from AHL Belleville on Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Mar 7, 2024) - Loses close game

Sogaard stopped 14 of 16 shots in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Ducks.

Player Update (Wed Mar 6, 2024) - Set for backup duty

Forsberg (lower body) is healthy enough to back up Mads Sogaard for Wednesday's game versus the Ducks.

Injury Update (Wed Mar 6, 2024) - Not suiting up Wednesday

Korpisalo (illness) won't dress for Wednesday's game versus the Ducks.

Player Update (Wed Mar 6, 2024) - In goal Wednesday

Sogaard will protect the road goal versus the Ducks on Wednesday, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Injury Update (Wed Mar 6, 2024) - Injury not serious

Although there's no specific timetable for Hamonic's return, his lower-body injury isn't believed to be serious, GM Steve Staios told TSN 1200 Ottawa on Wednesday.

Injury Update (Wed Mar 6, 2024) - Injury not serious

Although there's no specific timetable for Hamonic's return, his lower-body injury isn't serious, GM Steve Staios told TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Player Update (Wed Mar 6, 2024) - Recalled from minors

Highmore was elevated from AHL Belleville on Wednesday.

Injury Update (Tue Mar 5, 2024) - Lands on injured reserve

MacEwen (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Player Update (Tue Mar 5, 2024) - Set to return Wednesday

Tkachuk (upper body) is expected to play Wednesday against Anaheim, according to TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Injury Update (Tue Mar 5, 2024) - Back with team

Korpisalo (illness) traveled to join the team ahead of a clash with the Ducks on Wednesday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Injury Update (Tue Mar 5, 2024) - Links up with team

Forsberg (lower body) has joined the Senators on the road ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Anaheim, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Player Update (Tue Mar 5, 2024) - Elevated from minors

Chartier was recalled from AHL Belleville on Tuesday.

Injury Update (Sat Mar 2, 2024) - Won't continue on road trip

MacEwen (lower body) will return to Ottawa after sustaining an injury in Saturday's road game versus the Flyers, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.

Injury Update (Sat Mar 2, 2024) - Lands on IR

Hamonic (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve, per CapFriendly.

Player Update (Sat Mar 2, 2024) - Sent back down

Guenette was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Saturday.

Player Update (Sat Mar 2, 2024) - Returns to AHL

Merilainen was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Saturday.

Injury Update (Sat Mar 2, 2024) - Hurt Saturday

MacEwen sustained a lower-body injury Saturday versus the Flyers.

Player Update (Sat Mar 2, 2024) - Good to go Saturday

Chabot (undisclosed) is set to play Saturday versus the Flyers, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Injury Update (Sat Mar 2, 2024) - Unavailable Saturday

Tkachuk will miss Saturday's contest because of an upper-body injury.

Injury Update (Sat Mar 2, 2024) - Not playing Saturday

Forsberg suffered an undisclosed injury Friday in a 5-3 loss to Arizona and did not accompany the team to Philadelphia on Saturday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Injury Update (Sat Mar 2, 2024) - Not traveling to Philadelphia

Korpisalo (illness) did not accompany the Senators to Philadelphia on Saturday, according to TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Injury Update (Sat Mar 2, 2024) - Game-time decision

Chabot (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision Saturday against Philadelphia, according to TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Player Update (Sat Mar 2, 2024) - Good to go

Tkachuk (undisclosed) is expected to play Saturday against Philadelphia, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Player Update (Sat Mar 2, 2024) - Starting in Philadelphia

Sogaard will guard the road goal Saturday versus the Flyers, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Player Update (Sat Mar 2, 2024) - Downed by Coyotes

Forsberg stopped 25 of 29 shots in Friday's 5-3 loss to Arizona, with the Coyotes' final goal getting scored into an empty net.

Player Update (Sat Mar 2, 2024) - Recalled from AHL

Guenette was called up from AHL Belleville on Saturday.

Player Update (Sat Mar 2, 2024) - Recalled from AHL Belleville

The Senators called up Sogaard from AHL Belleville on Friday.

Player Update (Sat Mar 2, 2024) - Back at top level

Merilainen was recalled from AHL Belleville on Saturday.