MacArthur (concussion) has been officially cleared for contact in practice, TSN 1200 reports.

EDGE Analysis

MacArthur's situation is a bit shaky given that he missed nearly the entirety of last season due to a concussion and suffered another one during training camp on a hit by teammate Patrick Sieloff. It appears he's finally closing in on a return to the ice for the first time since early last season, but--given the severity of the last two-- he may be prone to another. When healthy, the veteran winger has been relatively productive for the Senators. In 2014-15, he notched 36 points over 62 contests and had an even better season with 55 points over 79 games in 2013-14. However, it's unclear what impact an extended stay on the sidelines and multiple concussions will have on his game when he finally returns.