In a media availability on Sunday, the GM mentioned that the Swedish netminder is again skating and may return to the workforce “sooner fairly than later.” Nonetheless, there’s nonetheless no timeline for his return.
“Linus has been on the ice the final couple of days. So a great step ahead for him,” Staios mentioned.
Staios added that the Senators are snug with their goaltending depth and will not be searching for reinforcements.
Ullmark suffered a again harm throughout Ottawa’s 3-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Dec. 22. The 31-year-old left after the primary interval with higher physique tightness, and has been out week-to-week ever since.
Acquired by the Senators in a commerce with the Boston Bruins in June, Ullmark has a 12-7-2 document with a .915 save proportion and a 2.38 goals-against common this season.
Staios was additionally requested about Ullmark’s potential availability for the 4 Nations Face-Off in February — during which the goaltender was chosen to be a part of Sweden’s workforce — however mentioned that it will be an issue for a later date.
“We’re simply enthusiastic about getting him again into our lineup. I believe that is a bridge we’ll cross as soon as we get there,” Staios mentioned. “We simply wish to get him again to full well being.”
Moreover, Staios mentioned that wingers David Perron (again) and Michael Amadio (concussion) are additionally progressing of their restoration, however are nonetheless unable to return. The duo have been each working towards in non-contact jerseys on Friday.
Perron hasn’t suited up since late November attributable to a nagging again harm, whereas Amadio has missed eight video games since he was injured in Vancouver on Dec. 21.
