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Josh Norris  • C  •  Senators

Josh Norris Fully Recovered From Shoulder Surgery

Ottawa Senators center Josh Norris (shoulder) is fully healthy for the start of training camp. Norris underwent left shoulder surgery in early March, missing the final couple of months last season. He made 50 appearances in 2023-24, scoring 16 goals and 30 points. Shoulder issues have plagued Norris for several years; this was already his third surgery to get it fixed. Considering his injury history, Norris' fantasy stock is likely at an all-time low. However, he could surprise many in the new season if he manages to get a full campaign under his belt. Norris has never made more than 66 appearances across a single season. He boasts 123 points (70 goals, 53 assists) in 183 career appearances.
5 days ago   
Travis Hamonic  • D  •  Senators

Travis Hamonic Fully Recovered From Knee Surgery

Ottawa Senators defenseman Travis Hamonic (knee) is good to go for the start of next season. Steve Warne of The Hockey News has reported that Hamonic is healthy again after recovering from knee surgery. Hamonic underwent a "minor procedure" on his knee after the 2023-24 season ended. Hamonic missed most of the final stretch for the Senators, playing only once since the start of March. He finished the campaign with 48 appearances, notching six points (two goals, four assists). The veteran blue-liner is very limited offensively but has been a consistent source for hits and blocks throughout his career.
Aug 18   
Linus Ullmark  • G  •  Senators

Linus Ullmark Lands In Ottawa

The Ottawa Senators acquired goaltender Linus Ullmark in a deal with the Boston Bruins on Monday night. Forward Mark Kastelic, goaltender Joonas Korpisalo, and a 2024 first-round draft pick were sent the other way. Ullmark moves on from Boston after enjoying three strong seasons with the Bruins. He won the Vezina Trophy as the league's best netminder in 2022-23 and shared the William M. Jennings Trophy in the same season for the fewest goals allowed per game with Jeremy Swayman. However, Swayman pipped him for the No. 1 job for the 2024 playoffs and is set for a large contract extension this offseason as a restricted free agent, meaning Ullmark became redundant for Boston. He looks like a great pickup for a Senators team that allowed 3.43 goals per game in 2023-24.
Jun 25   
Brady Tkachuk  • LW  •  Senators

Senators General Manager Denies Brady Tkachuk Is On The Trade Block

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk has found his name circling in trade rumors, but according to general manager Steve Staios, the team has no plans to cut ties with its captain. Speaking to TSN's Pierre LeBrun, Staios called the rumors "complete B.S." while adding that the Senators are building a team around Tkachuk. The Senators captain has just finished his sixth NHL season, scoring a career-high 37 points and amassing 74 points in 81 games. Tkachuk also recorded the third-most hits in the league with 294. He's now a three-time 30-goal scorer at only 24 years old, and there should be a lot more to come from Tkachuk, whether it's in Ottawa or not.
May 27   
Tim Stützle  • LW  •  Senators

Tim Stutzle To Miss Second Straight Game Tuesday

Ottawa Senators center Tim Stutzle (undisclosed) will miss his second straight game on Tuesday when the team pays a visit to Florida to take on the Panthers. The German pivot was injured when he was hit by Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola in a loss on Thursday and was slow getting to his feet. Stutzle leads the Senators with 70 points on the season, 18 of which are goals, while he has added 192 shots, 100 hits, and a minus-17 rating to this resume. It's fair to wonder if Stutzle will return before the end of the regular season. The Senators sit 14th in the Eastern Conference and will miss the postseason for the seventh consecutive campaign with just five games remaining.
Apr 9   
Tim Stützle  • LW  •  Senators

Tim Stutzle Listed As Day-To-Day

Ottawa Senators center Tim Stutzle is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury after missing Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Washington Capitals. The German took a hit from Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola in a 6-0 loss on Thursday and was slow to get up. Stutzle has notched 18 goals and 70 points in 75 games on the season while adding 192 shots, 100 hits, 28 penalty minutes, and a minus-17 rating on the campaign in his 21:07 of average ice time per game. The Senators will once again miss the playoffs for the seventh straight season with a 34-39-4 record, good for 14th in the Eastern Conference standings.
Apr 8   
Thomas Chabot  • D  •  Senators

Thomas Chabot Could Return This Weekend

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot could return from a lower-body injury this weekend, according to interim head coach Jacques Martin. The team hosts the New Jersey Devils on Saturday before traveling to Washington to take on the Capitals on Sunday. Chabot hasn't appeared since departing a 6-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on March 27. "Thomas is getting close," Martin said. "I think he's had some good skates yesterday and today." The eight-year NHL veteran has recorded eight goals and 28 points across 44 games on the season, missing time due to various ailments. The Senators are set to miss the postseason again in 2023-24 as they sit 13 points back of the Islanders for the second and final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.
Apr 5   
Jakob Chychrun  • D  •  Senators

Jakob Chychrun Banged Up In Practice, Status Questionable For Thursday

Ottawa Senators defenseman Jakob Chychrun (undisclosed) left practice early on Thursday and will be a game-time decision against Florida. Chychrun was shaken up late in practice and head coach Jacques Martin was unsure on whether he would be able to play tonight. The blueliner has been on a roll lately, notching six points (four goals, two assists) in his last five games. He has also been a part of the first powerplay unit of late, so if he is out the Sens would need to find a replacement. Claude Giroux and Shane Pinto are the most offensively talented players on the Sens' second unit, so one of them would make sense. Either way, Chychrun's absence would be a tough blow for fantasy players in their championship or semi-final this week.
Apr 4   
Anton Forsberg  • G  •  Senators

Anton Forsberg Shuts Out Chicago

Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg posted a shutout on Thursday versus Chicago, backstopping the team to a rare victory in the matchup. The Senators had lost 11 straight games to the Blackhawks since 2016 before finding a way to win on Thursday. Forsberg produced 19 saves, and Claude Giroux and Parker Kelly bagged a pair of quick goals at the start of the game. 2023-24 has been another tough campaign for Ottawa, but Forsberg has managed to put together a winning record, going 13-12-0 across 25 starts with two shutouts. However, he has allowed 3.27 goals with a .888 save percentage -- the league average marks stand at 2.91 and .904.
Mar 29   
Shane Pinto  • C  •  Senators

Shane Pinto Collects Career-High Four Points

Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto had a career night against Buffalo on Wednesday, producing four points in a 6-2 win. He had three assists in the opening frame and completed his work with an empty-net goal with 3:17 left to play in regulation. The 23-year-old posted more points on Wednesday than he had managed in his previous nine appearances. However, Pinto has still enjoyed a solid campaign with 25 points (eight goals, 17 assists) in 30 games.
Mar 28   
Tim Stützle  • LW  •  Senators

Tim Stutzle Collects Three Points In Senators Win

Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle played a leading role in Sunday's 5-3 victory over Edmonton, recording an even-strength goal and two power-play assists. His seventh three-point outing of the season helped Stutzle to become the fifth skater in franchise history to post back-to-back 50-assist campaigns. He's added 18 goals for a nice 68-point effort across 70 games in 2023-24. Stutzle has been in fine form throughout the season and is heading for a strong finish, with 14 points (four goals, 10 assists) registered in 13 March outings.
Mar 25   
Brady Tkachuk  • LW  •  Senators

Brady Tkachuk Sinks Islanders With Third Hat Trick

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk was the main man in Saturday's matchup against the Islanders, scoring his third career hat trick in a 4-3 overtime win. He completed the three-goal game with a power-play marker with only 24 seconds left in overtime. The Senators captain had two power-play goals in total in the contest. Ottawa's season has been a disappointment, but you can't blame Tkachuk for it. The four-time All-Star has registered his third consecutive 30-goal season and boasts 55 points through 64 games with 277 shots and 218 hits.
Mar 17   
Josh Norris  • C  •  Senators

Josh Norris Doubtful To Return This Season

Ottawa Senators forward Josh Norris is unlikely to return to action this season after he suffered yet another left shoulder injury. The 24-year-old has already had his left shoulder operated on twice while a third procedure is reportedly in play. It's a devastating setback as Norris skated in just eight games due to shoulder surgery last season and missed the first three games of this season while recovering. The American pivot scored 16 goals and recorded 30 points with 115 shots on goal across 50 games this season. He has been out of the lineup since Feb. 27 when he suffered the injury in a loss to the Nashville Predators. Shane Pinto has been excellent in his return from suspension and is the go-to waiver wire add in Norris' stead.
Mar 6   
Brady Tkachuk  • LW  •  Senators

Brady Tkachuk Set To Return Wednesday

Ottawa Senators winger Brady Tkachuk (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday against Anaheim after missing Saturday's contest due to being banged up in the team's previous game. He is ready to go after missing his first game of the year and should be back in fantasy lineups tomorrow. Tkachuk has 50 points (26 goals, 24 assists), 248 shots, and 198 hits in 58 games this season, making him one of the most well-rounded players in banger leagues.
Mar 5   
Brady Tkachuk  • LW  •  Senators

Brady Tkachuk Makes Early Exit Friday

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk (undisclosed) didn't complete Friday's contest against Arizona, leaving his status up in the air for Saturday's outing against Philadelphia. The Senators captain played 18:46 in a rough contest for the Senators, who lost the game 5-3 in front of home crowd. The Coyotes entered the action carrying a 14-game losing streak. Tkachuk logged a plus-two rating and had a game-high seven hits but couldn't generate any offense. He leads Ottawa with 26 goals and is on 50 points through 56 games with 198 hits. Tkachuk's unavailability could give Mathieu Joseph a new look in the top six.
Mar 2   
Artem Zub  • D  •  Senators

Artem Zub To Return To Action Friday

Ottawa Senators defenseman Artem Zub (lower body) will return to the lineup for Friday's home game versus the Arizona Coyotes. The right-shot blue-liner has missed the past three games with a lower-body injury. He skated with Jake Sanderson on a pair during Friday's morning skate. "That's a good addition," Senators interim head coach Jacques Martin said of Zub. "I think he really helps settle our defense, settle one pair. I think that's a key member of our penalty killing. So I think that will be a big help." The 28-year-old has three goals and 20 points across 44 games this season while adding 89 hits and 78 shots on goal. Thomas Chabot and Tim Stutzle will both dress after the duo missed Thursday's practice for maintenance.
Mar 1   
Josh Norris  • C  •  Senators

Josh Norris To Miss Extended Period Of Time

Ottawa Senators forward Josh Norris is going to miss an extended period of time due to an upper-body injury suffered in a collision with Nashville Predators forward Cole Smith during Tuesday's 4-1 loss. "I don't have any more, really, info, but we'll have some more info later on," Senators interim head coach Jacques Martin said on Thursday. "Too early to know (the timeline)." The biggest fear is another shoulder injury for the 24-year-old who was limited to just eight games last season due to shoulder surgery. He missed the first three games of this season while recovering. Norris has collected 16 goals and 30 points along with 115 shots on goal across 50 games this season, his fifth in the NHL.
Feb 29   
Vladimir Tarasenko  • RW  •  Senators

Vladimir Tarasenko Garnering Significant Interest

Ottawa Senators forward Vladimir Tarasenko is garnering significant trade interest as the club approaches the March 8 NHL trade deadline. The veteran signed a one-year deal with the Senators in the offseason but the club figures to be trade-deadline sellers as they sit 16 points back of the second and final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. Tarasenko has recorded 15 goals and 38 points in 55 games on the season while logging 15:59 of ice time per game. Tarasenko has a no-trade clause in his contract, meaning any deal would need to be approved by the player. The Senators will be one of the main teams to keep an eye on in the next week.
Feb 29   
Shane Pinto  • C  •  Senators

Shane Pinto Notches Three Points In Losing Effort

Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto produced his second three-point game of the season Monday night, logging a goal and two assists in a 6-3 defeat to Washington. Pinto had a goal and an assist in the first period and picked up one more helper in the second. Making his 15th appearance of the season, Pinto reached 13 points (five goals, eight assists) for the campaign. He's been very productive on Ottawa's first line, which includes Vladimir Tarasenko and Brady Tkachuk. The latter also had a three-point outing on Monday.
Feb 27   
Mathieu Joseph  • RW  •  Senators

Mathieu Joseph Puts Two Pucks Past Lightning

Ottawa Senators right wing Mathieu Joseph had a memorable revenge game against the Lightning on Monday, potting two goals in a 4-2 road victory. Joseph, who spent his first three seasons in Tampa Bay, led the charge as Ottawa grabbed a 3-0 lead. He finished the contest with a game-high plus-three rating and posted four shots on goal with three blocks and one hit. Joseph has struggled for consistency lately, but it's still been a good campaign for him, as the winger has tallied 10 goals and 27 points in 42 appearances.
Feb 20   
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