Byram was forced to leave Thursday's game vs. the Canucks early and did not return. He was able to practice on Friday but was not feeling well this morning snd will not be available vs. the Sharks. Ryan Murray will draw into the lineup to replace him.
Brannstrom finally got his shot with the Senators during a COVID-19 outbreak but broke his hand in his second game of the season on Thursday. The Senators said there has been no decision on whether or not he will undergo surgery but he is is expected to be sidelined for at least six weeks.
With Nick Holden landing on the COVID-19 protocol list on Monday, Brannstrom is expected to play Tuesday in Boston. Brannstrom, who has one goal and two assists (three points) in nine AHL games this season, skated with Artem Zub in the morning skate.
McLeod has scored one goal with four assists (five points) in seven games with Bakersfield this season. He'll replace Devin Shore on the roster with Shore landing on IR. McLeod has registered just one assist in 12 career NHL games.
Clifton had a tough night in Philadelphia, posting a minus-2 rating in 18:39 TOI. Clifton will be replaced by John Moore on the Bruins' third pair.
Ennis was in Senators' training camp on a PTO and earned a one-year deal. On Thursday, the Senators also announced that Colin White will be out 4-to-6 months, which made signing Ennis a necessity. Ennis had three goals and six assists (nine points) in 30 games with the Oilers last year.
