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Sens Get Forward Boost Amid Injury Crisis
31 Oct
Summary
- Tomasino and Bourgault join from AHL, boosting forward lines.
- Multiple injuries to Foegele and Burakovsky create roster shortages.
- Both AHL forwards are former first-round NHL draft picks.
The Ottawa Senators have recalled forwards Philip Tomasino and Xavier Bourgault from the Belleville Senators of the American Hockey League. This reinforcement is critical as the team graves with a series of injuries to its forward lines.
Warren Foegele sustained a lower-body injury on Tuesday, and Andre Burakovsky was injured during Thursday's overtime loss. Additionally, Hayden Hodgson may face suspension for a recent hit. These absences leave the Senators with only ten available forwards for upcoming games.
Tomasino and Bourgault have been productive in the AHL, with a combined 20 points in 10 games. Both are former first-round NHL draft selections, and this call-up offers them an opportunity at the NHL level. The team continues to navigate roster challenges due to ongoing player injuries.
