MATTHEW HIGHMORE NEWS

Designated for waivers Highmore (upper body) was placed on waivers by Ottawa on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact In order to put Highmore on waivers, he would have needed to be medically cleared, meaning he should be ready to get back into the lineup. The 28-year-old center figures to start his season with AHL Belleville as he works his way back from injury but should be a strong candidate for a call-up later in the season.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Surfaces on IR Highmore (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, according to Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia.

Impact Highmore will miss the beginning of the 2024-25 campaign after being injured during the preseason. A timeline for his return is unclear, but the 28-year-old forward will probably be reassigned to AHL Belleville once he's healthy. Highmore had nine goals and 31 points in 43 minor-league contests during the 2023-24 regular season.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers upper-body injury Highmore sustained an upper-body injury during Saturday's preseason contest against Montreal and won't return.

Impact Highmore was limited to 1:39 of ice time due to the injury. During the 2023-24 regular season, he recorded nine goals and 31 points in 43 contests with AHL Belleville and two assists with Ottawa. Highmore has been competing for a bottom-six role during training camp.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sticking with Ottawa Highmore signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Senators on Wednesday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Highmore picked up two assists in seven NHL games last year, his first with the Senators. He added 31 points over 43 games with AHL Belleville. Highmore will have a chance to compete for a bottom-six role in training camp.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Highmore missed 20 games, and it seems unlikely he'll have a chance to draw back into the NHL lineup over the Senators' last two games.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

In regular jersey at practice Highmore (upper body) is practicing in a regular jersey Saturday and could return to the lineup versus Montreal, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Impact Highmore has missed the last 19 games with the injury. He will need to be activated off injured reserve ahead of Saturday's tilt. Highmore -- who has two assists in seven games this season -- will return to a bottom-six role, likely replacing Bokondji Imama in the lineup.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Highmore has missed the last two games and will be absent for Tuesday's game against the Penguins as well. The team has not yet provided details on when the 28-year-old is expected to return. He has two assists in seven NHL appearances this season.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Highmore will miss his second straight contest. He has two assists in seven NHL outings this season. Jiri Smejkal will be in Saturday's lineup due to Highmore's absence.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Highmore's absence will likely lead to the recently-recalled Jiri Smejkal drawing into a bottom-six role versus the Kings. Highmore's notched just two helpers through seven top-level appearances this year, so fantasy managers shouldn't need to keep tabs on his status.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs helper in loss Highmore recorded an assist in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Highmore was called up Wednesday and got into the lineup immediately since Vladimir Tarasenko was traded to the Panthers. The helper was Highmore's second point in seven NHL appearances this season. The 28-year-old forward has added three hits, four blocked shots and one shot on goal. He's unlikely to see more than fourth-line usage during his time in the NHL.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors Highmore was elevated from AHL Belleville on Wednesday.

Impact Highmore has appeared in six NHL games this season in which he registered one assist, three hits and four blocks while averaging a meager 7:59 of ice time. Highmore's promotion could be an indication that the club is preparing to trade Vladimir Tarasenko ahead of Friday's deadline. If that's the case, Highmore should be in the lineup versus the Ducks on Wednesday.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Highmore was assigned to AHL Belleville on Sunday.

Impact Highmore has one assist, one shot on goal, four blocked shots and two hits in six NHL outings this season. He was a healthy scratch in Saturday's 2-0 win over Seattle.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Ottawa Highmore was recalled Friday from AHL Belleville.

Impact Highmore has averaged a tick less than eight minutes per game in three NHL appearances this season. He has one assist, no shots on goal and three blocked shots. Highmore has two goals and seven points in nine AHL games this season. He will likely be the extra forward and in the press box, versus the Islanders on Friday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shuffled to minors Highmore was sent down to AHL Belleville on Sunday.

Impact Highmore dressed in three games with Ottawa during his latest stint, tallying one assist while averaging 7:59 of ice time. He'll head back to the minors where he has seven points in nine appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned Thursday Highmore was called up by Ottawa on Thursday, per Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun.

Impact Highmore has two goals and seven points in nine outings with AHL Belleville this season. He's expected to make his Ottawa debut Thursday, drawing into the fourth line to replace Zack MacEwen, who is slated to be a healthy scratch.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits waivers Highmore was waived by the Senators on Monday.

Impact Highmore inked a two-way deal with Ottawa after tallying 19 goals and 61 points in 68 games with AHL Springfield last year. He has 27 points in 139 career NHL appearances.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • NHL.COM

Inks one-year deal with Ottawa Highmore signed a one-year, two-way contract with Ottawa on Saturday.

Impact Highmore could compete for a fourth-line spot with Ottawa out of training camp. He supplied 19 goals and 61 points in 68 AHL contests for Springfield last season. Highmore also made two appearances with St. Louis during the 2022-23 campaign.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to AHL Highmore was reassigned to AHL Springfield on Thursday, Jim Thomas of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact The move was made necessary with Brandon Saad (upper body) ready to return to the Blues lineup. Highmore has no points in two NHL games this season, but he's racked up 46 points in 47 AHL appearances.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in bigs Highmore was recalled from AHL Springfield on Saturday, according to AHL reporter Patrick Williams.

Impact Highmore led the Thunderbirds in points with 46 in 47 games, which was good for 12th place overall in AHL scoring. Highmore had five goals and 12 points in 46 games with Vancouver in 2021-22.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thunderbirds Joel Hofer, Matthew Highmore named to 2023 AHL All-Star Classic The T-Birds netminder and winger will represent Springfield in Laval, QC on Feb. 5-6

JANUARY 11, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

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