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By JAMES COHEN, SPORTS REPORTER<\/a> <\/p>\n

Published: 21:49 EST, 8 January 2026 | Updated: 21:50 EST, 8 January 2026 <\/p>\n

Ottawa Senators chiefs have launched a blistering attack on social media trolls following ‘disgusting’ online speculation regarding star goaltender Linus Ullmark.<\/p>\n

The Swedish goaltender has been away from the team for personal reasons since December 28, sparking a wave of unfounded rumors across the internet.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In a rare public move, President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Steve Staios issued a formal statement on Thursday to ‘put an end’ to the noise.\u00a0<\/p>\n

They said: ‘Our organization was extremely disappointed to read the completely fabricated and false stories that are spreading around social media about our club.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘Linus is away from our team for personal reasons and he has the entire organization’s support.<\/p>\n

‘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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The Ottawa Senators have hit out at ‘sick’ online trolls over ‘fabricated’ rumors about Ullmark<\/p>\n

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The Swedish goaltender has been away from the team for personal reasons since December 28, sparking a wave of unfounded rumors across the internet in recent weeks<\/p>\n

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‘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.’<\/p>\n

Ullmark, 32, has not suited up for the Senators since his last appearance on December 27 against the Toronto Maple Leafs.<\/p>\n

The goaltender is currently in the first year of a four-year, $33 million contract extension he signed in October 2024, carrying an $8.25 million annual cap hit.<\/p>\n

Earlier on Thursday, the team officially moved Ullmark to a non-roster spot. The move was made to accommodate the return of center Lars Eller, 36, who has been sidelined with a lower-body injury since December 11.<\/p>\n

The Senators have struggled in his absence, currently ranking last in the league with a combined .872 team save percentage.<\/p>\n

It was also revealed on Friday that Ullmark was left off Sweden’s roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics. No timeline has been provided for Ullmark’s return.<\/p>\n

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