The way they handled his development feels uncharacteristic for this front office.

The Ottawa Senators issued a scathing statement to criticize people spreading rumors about goalie Linus Ullmark's leave of absence.

The general manager of the Ottawa Senators slammed online rumors circulating about goalie Linus Ullmark as 'false stories' from 'sick people' in a scathing statement on Thursday, Jan. 8.

The NHL’s Ottawa Senators say they are “extremely disappointed” and “disgusted” to see rumors about goaltender Linus Ullmark spread online.

The Senators have struggled to start the year, despite high hopes and promises that this would be the year they finally made some noise. However, some three months into the season, the only noise out of Ottawa is the collective sighs as the team’s inconsistency drives its most loyal supporters up the wall.