NHL · Injuries · published 2026-10-11T00:00:00+00:00 · via Daily Faceoff

Senators put Crotty on IR, recall Donovan from Belleville

Ottawa placed defenseman Cameron Crotty on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury. The Senators recalled blueliner Jorian Donovan from AHL Belleville for the second time this season. Crotty has not played since Oct. 6 against Detroit, while Donovan was previously brought up after Jake Sanderson's injury but did not appear in a game.

Expanded Detail

Crotty, 27, last appeared Oct. 6 in Ottawa’s loss to Detroit, skating 10:51 over 18 shifts. That workload resembled his season opener against Boston. He has no points, a +1 rating, and averages 10:54 this season. His absence has allowed rookie Hoyt Stanley to take a third-pair role in his first two NHL games.

Donovan, 22, is back with Ottawa for the second time this fall. He was summoned earlier when Jake Sanderson was hurt but did not dress, then returned to Belleville on Oct. 6. He appeared in two NHL games last season without scoring and has no points in three AHL games this year.

Context

This roster shuffle may matter most to Senators fans, fantasy players, and Belleville followers, as it tests Ottawa's defensive depth early in the season. Crotty's absence could create more NHL opportunity for younger bluel

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