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Ottawa Senators
Forward Drake Batherson and defenceman Tyler Kleven are not expected to be sidelined for long periods of time, according to general manager Steve Staios.
Staios added “I think Drake will be sooner than Tyler.”
GM Steve Staios didn’t have an update on timelines for Drake Batherson or Tyler Kleven but said “I wouldn’t suspect that they’d be out for long periods of time.”
Then added “I think Drake will be sooner than Tyler.” #Send
— Claire Hanna (@clahanna) October 8, 2025
Both players are on the injured reserve to start the 2025-26 season as Batherson is dealing with a pulled muscle in his upper-body while Kleven has a lower-body injury.
Batherson and Kleven left practice early on Wednesday.
Drake Batherson just left practice (after 30mins), Tyler Kleven left after about 15mins of practice.
The #Sens are still skating.
— Claire Hanna (@clahanna) October 8, 2025
Batherson, 27, scored 26 goals and 42 assists over 82 games last season.
Kleven, 23, had four goals and six assists over 79 games.
In another roster move, defenceman Carter Yakemchuk was sent to the American Hockey League.
The Sens open their season in Tampa Bay on Thursday against the Lightning.
Senators’ Practice Lines
F
Tkachuk-Stützle-Zetterlund
Perron-Cozens-Amadio
Greig-Pinto-Giroux
Cousins-Eller-Lycksell
*Batherson working on 1st and 2nd lines
D
Sanderson-Zub
Chabot-Jensen
Kleven-Spence
Sebrango-Matinpalo
G
Ullmark
Merilainen
Toronto Maple Leafs
Top prospect Easton Cowan was on the ice ahead of Toronto’s optional skate on Wednesday as the team prepares to host the Montreal Canadiens in the opening game of the season.
The Leafs recalled Cowan from the AHL on Wednesday morning after he was sent to the minors on Monday afternoon.
Forward Jacob Quillan was sent to the Marlies with Cowan’s recall.
The 20-year-old Cowan scored 29 goals and 40 assists over 46 games with the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League last season.