Heatherington was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Heatherington was placed on waivers by Ottawa on Friday, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Heatherington was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Heatherington was summoned from AHL Belleville on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Heatherington was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Heatherington was recalled from AHL Belleville on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Heatherington was sent down following Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Heatherington was elevated from AHL Belleville on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Heatherington was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Heatherington was recalled by the Senators on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

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.