What Happened
The Ottawa Senators placed defenceman Cameron Crotty on waivers on Wednesday in a move that creates space for the potential return of defenceman Thomas Chabot. Chabot has been sidelined since suffering an upper-body injury against the Philadelphia Flyers on Oct. 18. The Senators captain progressed to a full-contact sweater during practice on Monday. Before his injury, Chabot recorded one goal, three assists, and a plus-5 rating across nine appearances this season. Meanwhile, Crotty has played three scoreless games for Ottawa this year, with his last appearance coming on Oct. 15 against the New York Islanders.
Key Details
- Cameron Crotty was placed on waivers on Wednesday.
- Thomas Chabot has been out since Oct. 18 with an upper-body injury.
- Ottawa faces the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday.
- Chabot has one goal and three assists in nine games.
What It Means
Regaining Chabot restores a key leadership figure and top-pairing presence to the Senators' lineup. His return strengthens Ottawa's blue line following a brief absence, while the waiver placement of Crotty trims the active roster down to accommodate the incoming player.
What's Next
Chabot is a candidate to return to the lineup for Thursday night's matchup against the Los Angeles Kings.