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Senators sign veteran goalie amid Linus Ullmark rumors, absence<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Ottawa Senators<\/a> had quite an eventful week. Hours before an 8-2 blowout loss to the Colorado Avalanche, the team made a statement revolving around some internet rumors. Linus Ullmark is away from the Senators, which created some internet rumors<\/a> about his personal life, which the team denied. The Senators have now signed<\/a> James Reimer to a one-year deal, with Ullmark\u2019s future uncertain.<\/p>\n

Reimer was signed to a one-year deal worth $850,000 prorated. That means that the salary cap will be charged $850k, but Reimer will get paid 46% of the salary because that is how much of the season remains. After 22 games with the Sabres last year with a 2.90 goals-against average, Reimer is back in the league.<\/p>\n

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The Senators have tumbled to the bottom of the standings due to an active four-game losing streak. But there is no reason for Ottawa to tank the season, as they have forfeited their pick for an improper trade<\/a>. So, for as long as Ullmark is out, the Senators need to find the best possible goalie to fill his role.<\/p>\n

An internet rumor started that Ullmark was cheating on his wife and revealed to her the other players on the Senators who were doing so. The team called that false in a statement that put the rumor on the front pages. On Monday, Ottawa\u2019s VP of Communications, Ian Mendes, explained why the statement was released.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a no-win situation. Our silence only amplified things within our market and fan base. Our local media asked for a comment or statement. And then the national media mocked us for making a statement. But as an organization, we simply weren\u2019t going to stand on the sidelines much longer and watch a player who was on personal leave be the receiving end of a ridiculous narrative. We asked for privacy around his personal leave and he wasn\u2019t afforded that luxury. So we came out swinging.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Senators have now brought in a goalie to bridge the Linus Ullmark gap. Only time will tell how long this absence lasts.<\/p>\n

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