Re-assigned to the American Hockey League's Binghamton Senators were goaltender Robin Lehner, defencemen Patrick Wiercioch and Derek Smith, and forwards Cody Bass, Bobby Butler, Ryan Keller, Francis Lessard and Corey Locke.

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Perhaps the biggest surprise of the opening roster is the veteran blueliner Hale, a former first-round pick by the New Jersey Devils (22nd overall, 2000) who had played for three teams in the last three NHL seasons — Calgary, Phoenix and Tampa Bay — before signing with the Senators as a free agent during the off-season.

"It’s positive, I think. I’m happy," said Hale, 29, who owns 302 games of previous NHL experience. "I’m not satisfied but definitely happy. I got six pre-season games in and they went pretty well

"At least for a few days (it's good). There’s still going to be guys in the minors that are chomping at the bit and they’re still hungry. I’ve just got to keep going."

While Hale was relatively unheralded when he arrived at Senators camp, he impressed the team's coaching staff and management with his steady play.

"He’s got 300-plus NHL games (of experience)," said Senators head coach Cory Clouston. "He’s been a bubble NHL player for most of his career — kind of there, but just not quite. Maybe this is an opportunity to step up and be a regular. We like what he does without the puck. He’s solid defensively."

Added Murray: "We’re going to stick with him for a few more days here and in all likelihood, we’ll start the year with him. Until Kuba comes back, at least. (Hale) is what we thought he was. He’s a hard-working guy, competitive, will fight if he has to. He can defend decently. The big problem with David has always been his offensive skill. If he keeps the game simple and we play him right, he’ll be able to contribute."


Azaz

Phillips-Karlsson
Goncsár-Campoli
Carkner-Hale
extra: Lee
Injury: Kuba

Ezek szerint Lee egyelőre 8. védő, de ha Hale nem válik be akkor is csak 7. ha nincs sérülés.