Overview
- GM Steve Staios issued a sharp statement calling social‑media stories about Ullmark "completely fabricated and false" and labeling those spreading them "trolls and sick people."
- The unfounded allegations originated from a newly created anonymous X account that was deleted within hours of posting.
- Ottawa placed Ullmark on non‑rostered status to create space for returning center Lars Eller, with his $8.25 million cap charge still counting against the salary cap.
- The Senators reiterated a request for privacy and provided no timeline for Ullmark’s return.
- With Ullmark away since Dec. 27, backups including Leevi Merilainen have handled starts and the team has gone 2‑3‑0 in his absence.