Senators' Travis Hamonic: No points but steady role
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Hamonic has yet to get on the scoresheet through the Senators' first 10 games.
While the points haven't popped up, Hamonic is seeing consistent top-four usage in a shutdown role. He has racked up 23 blocked shots, 16 hits, 17 shots on net, six PIM and a minus-5 rating. The 34-year-old is a defensive specialist who has exceeded 20 points just once in the last eight seasons, so he can likely be ignored in fantasy formats that don't count blocks.
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Senators' Travis Hamonic: Recovers from injury
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Hamonic is considered fully healthy after undergoing a knee surgery, Steve Warne of The Hockey News reports.
Hamonic missed 24 of Ottawa's final 25 games last season. The 34-year-old defenseman has been absent for significant stretches of three of the past four campaigns, so it's tough to see him exceeding the 70-game mark in 2024-25, especially given his propensity to block shots. Hamonic will be competing with Jacob Bernard-Docker for a third-pairing spot in 2024-25.
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Senators' Travis Hamonic: Season likely over
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Hamonic (lower body) is not expected to play again this season, Dean Brown of the Senators Radio Network reports Thursday.
Hamonic will presumably end the season having played in just 48 games for the Senators in which he tallied a meager two goals and four assists. The veteran blueliner has one year remaining on his contract.
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Senators' Travis Hamonic: Slated to miss out versus Bolts
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Hamonic (lower body) is not expected to be in the lineup against Tampa Bay on Thursday.
Hamonic has been out of action since March 21 versus the Blues, his only appearance in the Sens' last 21 contests. At this point, Hamonic could be in danger of missing the rest of the season considering Ottawa won't be involved in the postseason.
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Senators' Travis Hamonic: Not playing Tuesday
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Hamonic (lower body) won't play Tuesday against Florida, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.
Hamonic will miss his 10th straight contest, and it's unclear if he will be back before the end of the season. He has chipped in six points, 40 PIM, 50 shots on goal, 75 blocked shots and 54 hits in 48 games this campaign.
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Senators' Travis Hamonic: Remains out Saturday
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Hamonic (lower body) won't play Saturday versus the Devils.
Hamonic will miss his eighth game in a row. The 33-year-old defenseman has not been ruled out for the season yet, but it wouldn't be shocking if the Senators eventually shut him down since it appears he's dealing with a lingering issue.
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Senators' Travis Hamonic: Not playing Thursday
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Hamonic will not be in the lineup Thursday versus Florida due to a lower-body injury, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
Hamonic has missed 16 of the last 17 games with the injury, playing only Mar. 21 against St. Louis. The defenseman has two goals, four assists and 75 blocked shots in 48 appearances this season.
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Senators' Travis Hamonic: Removed from IR
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Hamonic (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Monday, per CapFriendly.
Hamonic, who has missed the past nine games, is not expected to play Tuesday versus Boston. He has supplied six points, 74 blocked shots and 52 hits in 47 appearances this season.
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Senators' Travis Hamonic: Injury not serious
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Although there's no specific timetable for Hamonic's return, his lower-body injury isn't believed to be serious, GM Steve Staios told TSN 1200 Ottawa on Wednesday.
Hamonic has two goals, six points, 40 PIM, 52 hits and 74 blocks in 47 contests this season. He was last in the lineup Feb. 27. When Hamonic is ready to return, he will likely serve on the third pairing.
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Senators' Travis Hamonic: Lands on IR
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Hamonic (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve, per CapFriendly.
Hamonic was labeled week-to-week Thursday, so this move likely won't impact his timeline. The Senators will have an extra roster spot to work with, though their cap situation may make it difficult for them to make any moves.
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Senators' Travis Hamonic: Week-to-week
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Hamonic (undisclosed) will be out of action week-to-week, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports Thursday.
Hamonic was injured Tuesday in Nashville. The defenseman will be replaced by Artem Zub, who will return to the lineup after missing three games with a lower-body injury. Hamonic has only two goals and six points in 47 games this season.
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Senators' Travis Hamonic: Could be back after All-Star break
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Hamonic (upper body) could be ready to return following the All-Star break, according to TSN 1200 Ottawa.
Hamonic has already missed the past three games and is expected to sit out at least two more. He has provided five points, 39 shots on goal, 69 blocked shots, 42 hits and 38 PIM across 40 appearances this campaign.
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Senators' Travis Hamonic: Unavailable Saturday
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Hamonic (upper body) isn't expected to play against the Rangers on Saturday, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.
Hamonic also missed Ottawa's previous two games. He has two goals, five points, 38 PIM, 42 hits and 69 blocks in 40 outings in 2023-24. Hamonic will likely serve on the third pairing when he's able to return.
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Senators' Travis Hamonic: Out Thursday
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Hamonic (upper body) isn't expected to play Thursday against Boston, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.
Hamonic is set to miss his second straight game and the fourth in Ottawa's past five contests. He has two goals, five points, 42 hits and 69 blocks in 40 appearances in 2023-24. Hamonic will likely serve on the third pairing once he's ready to return.
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Senators' Travis Hamonic: Not expected back against Habs
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Hamonic (upper body) is set to miss Tuesday's clash with Montreal.
Hamonic was unavailable for two of the last three games with a lower-body injury and is now dealing with an upper-body issue that will keep him on the shelf Tuesday. Considering the defenseman has just one point in his last 15 contests, few fantasy players figure to be impacted by his absence. Erik Brannstrom will return to the lineup with Hamonic absent.
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Senators' Travis Hamonic: Won't return Sunday
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Hamonic will not return to Sunday's game against the Flyers after suffering an upper-body injury in the first period.
Hamonic played 5:23 before he was forced out of Sunday's contest. The 33-year-old blueliner has five points (two goals, three assists), 68 blocked shots and 42 hits through 39 games this season. Erik Brannstrom would likely slot back onto Ottawa's third pairing if Hamonic can't play Tuesday in Montreal.
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Senators' Travis Hamonic: Opens scoring Friday
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Hamonic scored a goal in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Stars.
Hamonic snapped a nine-game point drought with the tally. The 33-year-old defenseman is hardly a regular contributor on offense, and he's been limited to a bottom-four role for much of the campaign. Overall, Hamonic has four points, 26 shots on net, 44 blocked shots, 34 PIM, 24 hits and a plus-3 rating over 25 appearances. His lack of offense makes him a non-factor in most fantasy formats.
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Senators' Travis Hamonic: Listed as healthy for camp
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Hamonic (lower body) is not designated as injured on the Senators' training camp roster released Wednesday.
Hamonic missed the last seven games of 2022-23 with a lower-body injury, and he's no stranger to missing time with injuries due to his heavy shot-blocking style. The 33-year-old had 21 points in 75 outings last season and seems set for a bottom-four role again in 2023-24.
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Senators' Travis Hamonic: Not returning this season
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Hamonic (lower body) has been ruled out for the rest of this season, according to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun.
Hamonic suffered the injury versus the Flyers on March 30. The defenseman had six goals and 21 points in 75 games, but he finished strong over his last nine games, scoring one goal and adding six assists. Hamonic was a physical force on the blue line, blocking 143 shots and adding 109 hits.
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Senators' Travis Hamonic: Will miss time
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Hamonic's (lower body) injury was described as "not good" by head coach D.J. Smith following Thursday's game versus the Flyers, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
Hamonic will likely miss some time with the injury. Given how late it is in the season, the Senators may opt to shut down the veteran defenseman depending on what his next evaluation reveals.
