APRIL 1, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
OTTAWA SENATORS 8-11-1 · 7TH IN EAST, ATLANTIC
8-11-1 · 7TH IN EAST, ATLANTIC
Ottawa Senators sign first-round draft pick Jacob Bernard-Docker OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed defenceman Jacob Bernard-Docker to a three-year entry-level contract.
Pens entry-level deal Bernard-Docker signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Senators on Thursday.
Impact The Senators selected Bernard-Docker with the 26th overall pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old blueliner recently completed his junior season at the University of North Dakota, during which he racked up 18 points in 27 games. He'll likely report to AHL Belleville to begin his professional career.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Activated off IR Murray (upper body) has been activated off injured reserve ahead of Thursday's matchup with Montreal.
Impact The Senators have yet to announce a starter, but Murray could be between the pipes for Thursday night's clash with the Canadiens. The 26-year-old backstop has been sidelined since March 10 with an upper-body injury.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Assigned to taxi squad Anisimov was assigned to Ottawa's taxi squad Thursday.
Impact Anisimov hasn't cracked the Senators' lineup since March 10 against the Oilers. He's picked up four points through 14 NHL appearances this year.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bumped up to active roster Gustavsson was promoted to Ottawa's active roster Thursday.
Impact Matt Murray (upper body) has also been activated off injured reserve, so at this point it isn't clear who will start in goal for the Senators on Thursday versus Montreal.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rises to active roster Formenton has been added to the Senators' active roster ahead of Thursday's matchup with Montreal.
Impact Formenton is slated to skate on Ottawa's fourth line against the Canadiens. He's potted one goal in two top-level appearances this season.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jumps to active roster Bishop was promoted to Ottawa's active roster Thursday.
Impact Bishop is expected to center the Senators' fourth line Thursday against Montreal. He's tallied three assists through seven NHL appearances this year.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hasn't been cleared to play Murray (upper body) has yet to be cleared to play, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
Impact Murray has been practicing since Monday, but he evidently still isn't ready for game action ahead of Thursday's matchup with Montreal. Filip Gustavsson will continue to serve as Ottawa's No. 1 netminder until Murray is ready to rock.
MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Montreal visits Ottawa following shutout victory
Montreal visits Ottawa after the Canadiens shut out Edmonton 4-0MARCH 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
HockeyBuzz.com - Ben Shelley - Kings trade Michael Amadio to Senators for Christian Wolanin NHL Hockey Trade Rumors
MARCH 29, 2021 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM
Senators trade defenceman Christian Wolanin to Kings for forward Mike Amadio OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have traded defenceman Christian Wolanin to the Los Angeles Kings for forward Mike Amadio.
MARCH 29, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
Sent to Ottawa via trade The Kings traded Amadio to the Senators for Christian Wolanin on Monday.
Impact Amadio was assigned to AHL Ontario on Friday, but he could start out with the big club in Ottawa. The 24-year-old has produced two points over 20 NHL games and two points over two AHL games this year. Once he arrives in Canada, he'll be required to quarantine for at least a week before joining team activities.
MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Practicing again Murray (upper body) participated in Monday's practice, Matt Tidcombe of the Senators' official site reports.
Impact Murray said he felt "really good" about Monday's session, calling it a "full practice." The 26-year-old is considered day-to-day for the time being. There's a chance that he'll be ready for Thursday's game versus the Canadiens. Until he gains clearance, Filip Gustavsson and Anton Forsberg should hold down the fort in net.
MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on waivers Anisimov was placed on waivers by the Senators on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Impact Anisimov missed the last seven games due to an upper-body injury. He was activated from injured reserve Sunday. The 32-year-old produced four points through 14 games before that injury. He likely won't be claimed on waivers because he carries a $4.55 million cap hit, but he'll be eligible for the taxi squad once he clears.
MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Undergoes surgery Watson underwent surgery to repair the fractures in his thumb and hand, Wayne Scanlan of the Ottawa Citizen reports.
Impact Watson had pins put into his hand to help aid his recovery. The 30-year-old was already expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks, so a late-April return looks like the plan for now. Watson produced 10 points and 100 hits through 34 games before this injury.
MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Headed for taxi squad Bishop was reassigned to the taxi squad Monday.
Impact Bishop has been bounced between levels all season and will likely continue to do so moving forward. When in the lineup, the 25-year-old center has tallied three assists, eight shots and 11 hits in seven outings. Bishop will likely continue to compete with Artem Anisimov for a bottom-six role the remainder of the year.
MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Removed from IR Anisimov (upper body) was removed from injured reserve Sunday, according to CapFriendly.
Impact Anisimov has missed the last seven games with his upper-body issue but was able to return to practice Sunday. The 32-year-old forward has four points and a minus-3 rating through 14 games this season. He's on track to suit up Thursday against Montreal.
MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Practices with team Anisimov (upper body) practiced with the team Sunday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Impact Anisimov skated with the extras during line rushes, but he's certainly making progress toward a return. The 32-year-old's next chance to play is Tuesday against the Canadiens. Outside of deeper fantasy formats, fantasy managers shouldn't be monitoring Anisimov too closely, as he has produced just four points and 19 shots on net through 14 games this year.
MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back with taxi squad Formenton was recalled from AHL Belleville to the taxi squad Sunday.
Impact Formenton will continue to practice and travel with the big club. The 21-year-old has played just two NHL games this year, managing to score a goal on four shots.
MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Shuffles to AHL Kopacka was assigned to AHL Belleville on Saturday.
Impact Kopacka was with the taxi squad for just one day. The 2016 fourth-round pick will continue his development in the minors. Through 75 career AHL contests, Kopacka has accrued 13 goals and 17 assists.
MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Goes to minors Wolanin was assigned to AHL Belleville on Saturday.
Impact Wolanin has played 15 NHL games this season, recording three assists and a minus-7 rating. He'll take on a more prominent role in the minors for the time being.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to AHL Formenton was assigned to AHL Belleville on Saturday.
Impact Formenton played two games during this stint with the big club, recording a goal, four shots on net and four hits. He'll take on a larger role with the AHL affiliate.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jumps to taxi squad Kopacka was recalled from AHL Belleville to the taxi squad Saturday.
Impact Kopacka has yet to make his NHL debut. The 23-year-old forward has produced 13 goals and 30 points through 75 career AHL games. He'll get a chance to practice with the big club while on the taxi squad.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Up to taxi squad Brannstrom was recalled from AHL Belleville to the taxi squad Saturday.
Impact Brannstrom spent the last week with the AHL affiliate, collecting five assists across four games. He'll return to the taxi squad, where he can practice and travel with the big club. The 21-year-old has recorded five points through 14 NHL games this year.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vitaly Abramov leads Belleville over Stockton 2-1 OTTAWA - Vitaly Abramov set up the tying goal, then scored the winner at 17:20 of the third period as the Belleville Senators edged the Stoc...
MARCH 27, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
