Ottawa Senators News

Craig Anderson(G)|OTT
Line Change
Line Change
From our Famous Last Words Dept., this just in: Ottawa Senator goalie Craig Anderson is not worried about being worn out halfway through the season by a steady diet of 40-shot games, because he’s older and wiser and used to the mental strain of being an NHL goalie.

Anderson started 71 games just two seasons ago, making him a reliable starting goalie. Last season he posted a 2.05 GAA and .939 SV% over 18 games with the Sens. He could very well surprise in his first full season in Ottawa.

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Senators Extra 2011-10-03T08:25:52.000Z
Craig Anderson
Clarke MacArthur(LW)|OTT
Suspension
Suspension
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Clarke MacArthur was suspended for the remainder of the preseason and the first two regular season games for his hit on Detroit Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader in Friday's preseason game.

Fresh off a career year where MacArthur scored 21 goals and 62 points, the scoring winger will start the season ineligible to play. No word on who replaces him on the second line as the Leafs are decimated by injuries.

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Mlive.com 2011-10-01T15:22:48.000Z
Clarke MacArthur
Lars Eller(C)|OTT
Injury
Injury
Eller still on the shelf: Centre Lars Eller, who is recovering from off-season shoulder surgery, expressed optimism this week that he would be cleared for contact Friday, but coach Jacques Martin said it isn’t going to happen. While there’s still an outside chance Eller will be ready for the season opener Thursday in Toronto, he would do so without the benefit of any preseason games.

Eller scored seven goals and 17 points in his rookie season for the Habs. In his second season with the organization he is expected to move up to a full-time role on the third line. Expect him to make the jump, if healthy, to the 30 point range.

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Faceoff.com 2011-09-30T12:04:04.000Z
Lars Eller
Craig Anderson(G)|OTT
Injury
Injury
Craig Anderson had a "maintenance issue" and will likely play in Thursday's pre-season finale at Boston.

Doesn't sound like anything serious. Anderson posted an impressive 11-5-0 record through 18 starts for the Sens last season, sporting a tidy 2.05 GAA and .939 SV%. He could surprise some this season with another solid season, if healthy.

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Ian Mendes 2011-09-27T12:00:39.000Z
Craig Anderson
David Perron(LW)|OTT
Injury
Injury
Perron began light skating and exercising about three weeks ago, but before he can be cleared to practice, he must still pass a "baseline" test, per the guidelines of the NHL and NHL Players’ Association. Read more:

Nothing to get too excited about just yet but a step in the right direction. Stay tuned for a further update on his status as we continue to monitor Perron's comeback.

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-09-26T20:05:00.000Z
David Perron
David Perron(LW)|OTT
Injury
Injury
St. Louis Blues Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced Sunday that injured forward David Perron will rejoin the team on Monday.

Perron has been held out since early last season following a high hit at the hands of Joe Thornton. Perron sounded poised to break out last season as he scored five goals in his first 10 games. Monitor his performance when he returns but this winger has talent to burn.

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NHLhotstove.com 2011-09-25T18:21:49.000Z
David Perron
Lars Eller(C)|OTT
Injury
Injury
Martin said. The former is “more advanced” and will likely be in contact drills next week.

Eller should be on track to make Opening Night, or return shortly after. The former 13th overall pick scored seven goals and 17 points in his first NHL campaign for the Habs. Expect a pretty drastic uptick in production this season.

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Hockey Inside/Out 2011-09-22T15:02:18.000Z
Lars Eller
Michael Del Zotto(LD)|OTT
None
Michael Del Zotto could not begin working out this offseason until mid- to late-June after breaking a finger late in April with Connecticut (AHL). No longer a teenager, Del Zotto, 21, appears much bigger in his upper body.

Del Zotto needed to improve his positioning and defensive play more than anything. If his confidence levels can return to that of his rookie season, he should get back to the 10-goal, 40-point range.

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Rangers Rants 2011-09-17T13:22:49.000Z
Michael Del Zotto
Michael Del Zotto(LD)|OTT
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And that is maturation, it takes time. I am really anxious to see how he goes about his business in camp here.

Del Zotto remains one of the front-runners for a spot on the Rangers' blue line. Following a promising rookie campaign in which the youngster scored 9 goals and 38 points, Del Zotto defined sophomore slump with 2 goals and 11 points in 47 games --ultimately spending the second half of the season in the AHL. The team is hoping a fresh start will get the former 20th overall pick going once more.

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BlueShirts United 2011-09-16T15:11:18.000Z
Michael Del Zotto
David Perron(LW)|OTT
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"No. We made these with the information that we think David is going to be ready for training camp. But we are into July now and (potential injuries during the season), we wanted to have some depth, and I think we’ve created our depth. All indications are that David is doing well and getting better, but he’s not to the point to workout. Until he gets to that point, he’s not in consideration."

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STL Today 2011-07-12T13:09:00.000Z
David Perron