Formenton (personal) is not pursuing a hockey contract in 2024-25 while awaiting a September 2025 trial for charges of sexual assault from an alleged incident that occurred during a 2018 Hockey Canada event, Steve Warne of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Two of the other players facing charges from that incident, Dillon Dube and Michael McLeod, have signed KHL contracts for 2024-25. Formenton is instead working in construction, and given that he is two years removed from any NHL action, it is unlikely he will resume his playing career once his trial is complete. Ontario Superior Court Justice Bruce Thomas said, "It is clear each of the applicants has a need to work or find work not only to sustain themselves, but to pay their expenses, which at this point include legal fees." Formenton will remain on the Senators' reserve list as an unsigned player until his signing rights lapse Sept. 13, 2026. All four of the other players facing charges were effectively released by their teams in June when none of them received a qualifying offer, but Formenton's status is different since he has played overseas the last two seasons while not signed to an NHL contract.

Formenton (personal) has been directed to surrender to London, Ontario police to be charged with sexual assault in connection with an alleged incident that occurred during a 2018 Hockey Canada event, TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per TSN, Formenton and four other individuals, who are all NHL players, are expected to surrender before the London Police Service holds a press conference Monday to provide a public update on the case. The five individuals are accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a London hotel on June 19, 2018, following a Hockey Canada Foundation golf and gala event. Formenton, who hasn't played in the NHL since 2021-22 but is on the Senators' reserve list as an unsigned restricted free agent, remains on an indefinite leave of absence from Swiss club Ambri Piotta.

Formenton was granted a leave of absence from Swiss club Ambri Piotta on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

According to the release, Formenton will return to Canada for personal reasons and will be away from the team indefinitely. Despite playing in Switzerland, the winger remains on the Senators' reserve list as an unsigned restricted free agent.

Formenton signed with Ambri-Piotta of the Swiss League on Thursday, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Formenton signed until Christmas and can get out of his contract at any time if he signs with Ottawa or another NHL team. Formenton spent last season with Ambri-Piotta after he and the Senators were unable to agree on a contract by the Dec. 1 deadline. Formenton had 18 goals and 32 points in 79 games with the Senators in 2021-22.

Formenton agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Swiss club Ambri-Piotta HC on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Formenton failed to agree to a new deal with the Senators before the Dec. 1 deadline, meaning he won't be eligible to play in the NHL this year. The winger was coming off a career year in which he racked up 18 goals and 14 assists in 79 contests. Formenton appears to be banking on a strong year in Switzerland in order to bolster his position at the bargaining table ahead of next season.

Formenton didn't sign with Ottawa before 5 p.m. Eastern time Thursday, which makes him ineligible to play in the NHL for the rest of the 2022-23 campaign, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Formenton is a restricted free agent, which is why there was a deadline for him to agree to a contract. Ottawa can still re-sign Formenton or trade his negotiating rights to another team, but because the deadline has passed, he still wouldn't be able to play in the NHL until next season. The 23-year-old forward had 18 goals, 32 points, 59 PIM and 101 hits in 79 games in 2021-22.

Formenton, a restricted free agent, has yet to sign an extension with the Senators, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

At this point it isn't clear if Formenton will wait to report to training camp until he's signed a new deal. The 23-year-old winger picked up 18 goals and 32 points while averaging 15:27 of ice time through 79 contests last campaign.

Formenton scored two goals on seven shots and added three hits in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Formenton hadn't gotten on the scoresheet since his goal March 26 versus the Panthers, so this was an unexpected burst of offense. The 22-year-old has showed promise in spurts this season with 17 tallies, 13 helpers, 152 shots on net, 98 hits and a minus-12 rating through 74 outings. He'll continues to see a middle-six role, but his lack of consistency makes him a risky option in most fantasy formats.

Formenton scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Formenton has now scored a goal in two of his last three appearances. The 22-year-old winger has enjoyed a breakout season in 2021-22, setting career highs in goals (13), assists (11) and shots on net (114). He should continue to log middle-six minutes down the stretch.

Formenton (undisclosed) will play Tuesday versus the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Formenton is expected to skate in his usual second-line role. He exited Sunday's game versus the Capitals early after a hit from Garnet Hathaway, but he's no worse for wear. Formenton has 22 points, 57 hits and 91 shots on net through 42 games this season.