The Ottawa Senators released a statement Thursday night signed by team president Steve Staios addressing what the club calls “completely fabricated and false stories” circulating on social media involving goaltender Linus Ullmark.
The team said it hopes its message will put an end to speculation that has spread online.
“Our organization was extremely disappointed to read the completely fabricated and false stories that are spreading around social media about our hockey club. Linus is away from our team for personal reasons and he has the entire organization’s support. We asked that people respect his privacy, but clearly that request was not heard by the lowest forms of trolls and sick people who scour the internet. We are disgusted that outside forces are attempting to disrupt our hockey club. This statement will put an end to the ridiculous speculation that has spread online,” the team said.
A statement from President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Steve Staios. pic.twitter.com/aTb7taO2av
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) January 9, 2026
Ullmark has been on leave from the club since Dec. 28 due to personal reasons.
The 32-year-old netminder had appeared in 28 games for the Sens this season, posting a .881 save percentage and a 2.95 goals-against average.
This is his second season in Ottawa after a six-year stint with the Buffalo Sabres and a three-year tenure with the Boston Bruins.
