Ostapchuk was called up from AHL San Jose on Friday.
The Sharks acquired Ostapchuk from Ottawa a week ago, relinquishing Fabian Zetterlund as part of the package. Ostapchuk had a goal, three assists and 86 hits over 43 games with the Senators this season.
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Sharks' Zack Ostapchuk: Heading south
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Ostapchuk, Noah Gregor and a 2025 second-round pick were acquired by San Jose from Ottawa on Friday in exchange for Fabian Zetterlund, Tristen Robins and a fourth-round selection, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Ostapchuk has a goal and four points in 43 appearances with Ottawa in 2024-25. He also has two goals and 11 points in 15 outings with AHL Belleville. Although the 21-year-old was in the minors at the time of the trade, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Sharks summon him to the NHL.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Dropped to minors
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Ostapchuk was loaned to AHL Belleville on Sunday.
Ostapchuk registered one shot on goal, four hits and one blocked shot in 14:22 of ice time during Saturday's 5-2 loss to Montreal. He has one goal, three assists, 86 hits and 20 shots on net in 43 NHL outings this season. If Brady Tkachuk (lower body), Josh Norris (upper body) and Shane Pinto (upper body) are unavailable for Wednesday's matchup versus Winnipeg, Ostapchuk will probably rejoin the big club.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: First NHL goal Sunday
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Ostapchuk netted his first NHL goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Devils.
It took 39 career games for Ostapchuk to score his first career goal, but it was a crucial one in a low-scoring affair Sunday. He opened the scoring at 13:16 in the middle frame. The 21-year-old is averaging just 8:47 of ice time this season while filling a fourth-line role, which limits his appeal in most formats. The Alberta native has chipped in four points through 32 appearances in 2024-25.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Brought up from minors
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Ostapchuk was promoted from AHL Belleville on Friday.
Ostapchuk has three assists in 20 NHL games this season. Surprisingly, the center has taken only six shots on goal, but he does have 42 hits in 2024-25. He is expected to play on the fourth line in Winnipeg on Saturday.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Dropped to minors
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Ostapchuk was loaned to AHL Belleville on Monday.
Ostapchuk has three assists, six shots on goal, seven blocked shots and 42 hits in 20 NHL outings this season. He will probably be back with the big club after the holiday break. Ottawa's road trip resumes in Winnipeg on Saturday.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Manages helper in win
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Ostapchuk logged an assist and three hits in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Kraken.
Ostapchuk has two helpers over his last four games. He's been shuffled to and from the AHL a few times, but he'll likely center the Senators' fourth line during their nine-game road trip, which started Tuesday. Ostapchuk is at three helpers, five shots on net, 37 hits and an even plus-minus rating over 17 appearances this season.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Back with big club
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Ostapchuk was recalled from AHL Belleville on Monday.
Ostapchuk has played in Ottawa's last 10 games and should be in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup versus Seattle. He has chipped in two assists and 34 hits in 16 NHL appearances this season while occupying a bottom-six role.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Sent to minors
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Ostapchuk was loaned to AHL Belleville on Sunday.
Ostapchuk has two assists and 34 hits in 16 NHL appearances this season. His demotion to the minors is presumably for salary cap reasons. If that is the case, Ostapchuk will likely accompany Ottawa on the team's four-game road trip before the holiday break.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Expected to play Friday
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Ostapchuk (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup Friday versus the Hurricanes, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.
Ostapchuk left Wednesday's game against the Ducks with an apparent injury, but it looks like it won't cost him additional time. The Senators brought up Cole Reinhardt from AHL Belleville anyway, but Ostapchuk is slated to play on the fourth line as usual.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Leaves game early
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Ostapchuk (undisclosed) did not finish Wednesday's game versus the Ducks, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.
There was no update on Ostapchuk's status after the game. He had an assist and two hits over 5:41 of ice time Wednesday. If he is unavailable for Friday's game versus the Hurricanes, the Senators will likely need to call up a forward.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Summoned from AHL
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Ostapchuk was recalled from AHL Belleville on Sunday.
Ostapchuk has earned one assist, three shots on net, five blocked shots and eight hits in six NHL outings this season. He has one goal and seven helpers across nine AHL appearances in 2024-25. Ostapchuk will be an option to play Monday versus Calgary, or he could be a healthy scratch as an extra forward.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Returned to minors
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Ostapchuk was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Tuesday.
Ostapchuk has been bouncing between levels of late but has still played in the Senators' last six contests, registering one assist, eight hits and three shots while averaging 10:25 of ice time. Still, the decision to demote the 21-year-old center ahead of Tuesday's tilt versus Toronto could be an indication that David Perron (personal) is ready to return to action. Ostapchuk figures to remain on the shortlist of potential call-ups throughout the 2024-25 campaign.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Called up Monday
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Ostapchuk was recalled from AHL Belleville on Monday.
Ostapchuk was loaned to the AHL club Sunday but will rejoin Ottawa a day later. He's made six NHL appearances to begin the year, logging an assist, eight hits and five blocked shots while averaging 10:25 of ice time.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Returned to AHL
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Ostapchuk was loaned to AHL Belleville on Sunday.
Ostapchuk has one assist, five blocked shots and eight hits through six NHL appearances this season. His demotion could bode well for the availability of Shane Pinto (undisclosed) or David Perron (personal) ahead of Tuesday's game versus Toronto.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Elevated from minors
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Ostapchuk was recalled from AHL Belleville on Monday.
Ostapchuk has played in each of the Senators' last three games, registering one assist, one shot on goal, four blocked shots and four hits while averaging 11:55 of ice time. Until Shane Pinto (undisclosed) or David Perron (personal) is back with the team, Ostapchuk figures to continue bouncing between levels while playing for the Senators.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Dropped to AHL
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Ostapchuk was loaned to AHL Belleville on Sunday.
Ostapchuk has one assist, four blocked shots and four hits in three NHL outings this season. If this is a cap-related demotion, the 21-year-old forward could return to the big club before Tuesday's matchup against Buffalo.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Recalled from minors
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Ostapchuk was elevated from AHL Belleville on Thursday.
Ostapchuk picked up an assist in his first game this season against the Blues on Tuesday while logging 15:03 of ice time. It was the 21-year-old's first NHL point, having been blanked in all seven appearances for the Senators last year. Given the team's injury situation, Ostapchuk could see plenty of minutes with the club in the short term, at least until David Perron (personal) or Shane Pinto (undisclosed) is able to rejoin the team.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Heading to minors
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Ostapchuk was loaned to AHL Belleville on Wednesday.
Ostapchuk made his season debut for the Senators on Tuesday and recorded an assist and a hit in 15:03 of ice time in an 8-1 win over St. Louis. He'll head back to the minors, but it's possible that he rejoins the NHL club at some point if Ottawa needs additional depth.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Recalled from minors
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Ostapchuk was summoned from AHL Belleville on Tuesday.
Ostapchuk could draw into the lineup if David Perron (personal) isn't ready to go. Ostapchuk has yet to make an appearance in the NHL this season, but he's collected five points over six games with Belleville. The 21-year-old was a second-round selection by the Sens in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.
