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Promoted from minors Matinpalo was elevated from AHL Belleville on Tuesday.

Impact Matinpalo has been putting up decent numbers in the minors this season, registering two goals and four assists in 17 games for Belleville. The 26-year-old Finn will trade places with Donovan Sebrango, who was reassigned to the minors in a corresponding move. Even with his promotion, Matinpalo is far from a lock to suit up versus Detroit on Thursday.

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Going through waivers Matinpalo was placed on waivers Friday, PuckPedia reports.

Impact Matinpalo had four goals and 14 points in 67 regular-season contests with AHL Belleville in 2023-24. He also appeared in four games with Ottawa, recording no points, four hits and two blocks. Although Matinpalo is set to open the campaign in the minors, he might get another chance to play on the big squad later in the season.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-way contract Matinpalo signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Senators on Thursday.

Impact Matinpalo was eligible to become a restricted free agent this summer after completing his previous one-year, two-way deal for the 2023-24 campaign. He had four goals and 14 points in 67 regular-season outings with AHL Belleville in 2023-24. Matinpalo also appeared in four contests with Ottawa, recording no points, two shots, four hits and two blocks in that span.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL Matinpalo was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Friday.

Impact Matinpalo was a healthy scratch Thursday in a 5-2 loss to the Canucks. He had played in the previous four games, managing two shots on goal, two blocked shots and two hits. It was his first taste of NHL action and will be among the first callups if there are injuries to the Senators' defensive corps.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joining the Sens Matinpalo was recalled from AHL Belleville on Saturday.

Impact With a rash of injuries to Ottawa's back end, Matinpalo will likely step into a bottom-pairing role for his NHL debut Saturday against the Penguins. The 25-year-old Matinpalo, who signed with Ottawa as an undrafted free agent, has a goal in four AHL games this season.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in AHL Matinpalo was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Saturday.

Impact The 25-year-old is set to play in his first North American season. Matinpalo will likely spend all of 2023-24 with Belleville.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE