Heatherington was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Saturday.
Heatherington figures to offer defensive depth for Ottawa throughout 2023-24, but he'll likely spend most of the year in the minors. He was called up for the Senators' preseason finale Saturday.
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Senators' Dillon Heatherington: Lands on waivers
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Heatherington was placed on waivers by Ottawa on Friday, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
Heatherington will likely spend most of the 2023-24 season with AHL Belleville as has did last year when he recorded 15 points in 60 games. The 28-year-old blueliner hasn't scored a point at the NHL level since the 2018-19 season.
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Senators' Dillon Heatherington: Sent to minors
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Heatherington was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Monday.
Heatherington was a healthy scratch Monday against Boston and hasn't played in an NHL game since Dec. 29. The 27-year-old has been held without a point in three games with Ottawa this season.
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Senators' Dillon Heatherington: Up with Ottawa
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Heatherington was summoned from AHL Belleville on Sunday.
Heatherington has picked up one shot on goal, two blocks and two hits in three NHL appearances this season. He has provided eight points and 40 PIM in 39 AHL contests this campaign.
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Senators' Dillon Heatherington: Belleville bound
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Heatherington was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Friday.
Heatherington was recalled on Tuesday and played twice this week, so this could be a salary cap move. He was a minus-three with one shot on goal and a blocked shot during his Ottawa stay.
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Senators' Dillon Heatherington: Called up
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Heatherington was recalled from AHL Belleville on Tuesday.
Heatherington was paired with Nick Holden during Tuesday's morning skate, so it appears as though he will play against Boston. He posted two hits and one block in 11:28 of ice time versus Washington on Dec. 22 during his NHL season debut.
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Senators' Dillon Heatherington: Sent down Thursday
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Heatherington was sent down following Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Capitals.
Heatherington logged two hits and a blocked shot in 11:28 of ice time while filling in for Erik Brannstrom (leg). If Brannstrom is still sidelined following the holiday break, Heatherington would likely be summoned from the minors again.
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Senators' Dillon Heatherington: Promoted from minors
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Heatherington was elevated from AHL Belleville on Wednesday.
Heatherington was briefly sent down to the minors Tuesday in a cap-saving measure. The defenseman has yet to get onto the ice for the Senators this season and figures to continue to provide emergency depth for the organization. Without a clear path to minutes, Heatherington shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value.
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Senators' Dillon Heatherington: Sent down Tuesday
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Heatherington was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Heatherington has yet to make his season debut at the NHL level, as he was on hand for defensive depth. With the Senators facing a couple of injuries to forward from Monday's game versus the Ducks, it's possible the team wants to use his roster spot on a forward instead.
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Senators' Dillon Heatherington: Ascends to top level
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Heatherington was recalled by the Senators on Wednesday.
Heatherington will likely be on hand as an extra defenseman for Thursday's game against the Stars. He's picked up five points through 19 AHL appearances this season.
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Senators' Dillon Heatherington: Reassigned to minors
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Heatherington was sent down to AHL Belleville on Wednesday.
Heatherington served as a healthy scratch for the club's previous two contests while Artem Zub (upper body) was sidelined. With the 27-year-old Hearthington heading back down to the minors, it could be an indication that Zub will be cleared to play versus Vegas on Thursday. Even if Heatherington is brought back up at some point this season, he figures to serve primarily as an emergency depth option.
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Senators' Dillon Heatherington: Recalled from AHL
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Heatherington was recalled by Ottawa on Friday.
Heatherington will replaced Artem Zub (upper body) on the roster. He had a goal in six games with AHL Belleville this season. Heatherington split the 2021-22 campaign between Ottawa and Belleville. He was held pointless in nine NHL games and had two goals and 13 points in 42 AHL contests.
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Senators' Dillon Heatherington: Placed on waivers
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Heatherington was waived by Ottawa on Sunday, per CapFriendly.
Heatherington recorded 13 points in 45 games with AHL Belleville but was held scoreless in nine NHL games last season. He should fill a similar depth role with the Senators this season.
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Senators' Dillon Heatherington: Re-signs with Ottawa
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Heatherington signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Senators on Thursday.
Heatherington spent most of the 2021-22 campaign in the minors, picking up 13 points through 45 contests with AHL Belleville, but he also drew into nine games with the big club, going scoreless over that span. The 27-year-old defender will likely fill a similar role over the next two seasons.
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Senators' Dillon Heatherington: Back to Belleville
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Heatherington was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Sunday.
Heatherington has gone scoreless in nine games with the big club this season and has just two NHL points to his credit since 2017-18.
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Senators' Dillon Heatherington: Back with big club
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Heatherington was promoted from AHL Belleville on Saturday.
Heatherington will be on hand as an insurance policy in case Josh Brown is traded before Monday's deadline. Heatherington's gone scoreless through nine NHL appearances this season.
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Senators' Dillon Heatherington: Sent to AHL affiliate
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Heatherington was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Tuesday.
Heatherington has averaged 12:20 of ice time and been held without a point over nine NHL appearances this season. The 26-year-old will return to AHL Belleville looking to add to his 11 points over 24 performances in 2021-22.
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Senators' Dillon Heatherington: Elevated to NHL roster
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Heatherington was promoted to the NHL level Tuesday, Steve Lloyd of TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Heatherington last appeared in an NHL game back in mid-December and has seen action in just nine outings for the Senators this year. With Ottawa reportedly dealing with potential flu issues, it's unclear whether Heatherington might be called into action versus the Lightning on Tuesday.
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Senators' Dillon Heatherington: Demoted to minors
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Heatherington was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Tuesday.
Heatherington's demotion comes as Thomas Chabot (undisclosed) was cleared to return to the lineup. In his nine contests this year, the 26-year-old Calgary native remains pointless and has just four shots on net. Even if he does get back up to the NHL level at some point, Heatherington's lack of offensive upside will limits his fantasy value.
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Senators' Dillon Heatherington: Ascends to top level
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Heatherington was recalled by Ottawa on Wednesday.
Heatherington will likely be on hand as a seventh defender for Thursday's matchup with Buffalo. He's gone scoreless through nine NHL appearances this year.
