Hamonic will return to the Senators' lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back as Erik Brannstrom will sit in his place. Hamonic has two goals and three assists in 39 games this season.
Hamonic will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Jacob Bernard-Docker to draw back into the lineup. Hamonic has been a regular in the lineup for the Senators this season and playing 15:28 in their last game, recording three hits and a -1 plus/minus rating.
Harmonic had six goals, 15 assists, 136 SOG, 71 PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 75 games with Ottawa in 2022-23 and has signed a two-year, $2.2 million contract extension ($1.1M AAV). The 32-year-old defenseman has played in 793 career NHL games, picking up 50 goals and 229 points across his 13 year career thus far.
Hamonic is in the first year of a two-year deal that carries a $3.0M AAV cap-hit. The Canucks did not retain any salary in the trade. Hamonic has picked up seven points (3G / 4A), 30 hits and 55 blocked shots in 24 games this season.
Hamonic was moved to IR on Thursday after suffering a lower-body injury on Wednesday. Hamonic will miss at least two weeks. Brad Hunt will replace him in the lineup on Friday.
Hamonic suffered a lower-body injury mid-way through Wednesday's win over the Bruins. He was moved to IR on Thursday, opening up a roster spot for Noah Juulsen to be called up from the AHL.
Hamonic has been getting sent down when the Canucks travelled but he's now fully vaccinated and should remain with the team moving forward. Hamonic has one assist in seven games with the Canucks.
With the Canucks back on home ice on Wednesday, Hamonic was recalled and is expected to draw back into the lineup vs. Colorado. Hamonic has one assist in four games with Vancouver this season.
Hamonic was hurt in the third period of Wednesday's game and was placed on IR prior to Thursday's game vs. the Canadiens. With Hamonic out, Brogan Rafferty was added to the 23-man roster and either he or Jordie Benn will draw into the lineup on Thursday.
Both Hamonic and Alex Edler left Wednesday's game vs. Montreal and did not return. During his postgame press availability, head coach Travis Green did not have an update on either defenseman. If both aren't available for Thursday's game, look for Olli Juolevi and Jordie Benn to be in the lineup.
Hamonic was in Canucks training camp on a PTO but was always expected to sign before the season. Hamonic inked a very team-friendly, one-year deal and is expected to start the season on the second-pair with Quinn Hughes. The 30-year-old defenseman averaged five goals, 13 assists, 71 hits and 170 blocked shots per-82 games in his three seasons with the Flames.
Hamonic has been granted a leave of absence from the Flames for family reasons. Hamonic's daughter recently overcame a respiratory virus and Hamonic said in a statement that he wishes he "could lace up my skates and be out there battling, but my family has and always will come first."
Hamonic was forced to leave Saturday's game in Vancouver and will miss tonight's game with an undisclosed injury. With Hamonic out, Brandon Davidson will draw back into the Flames lineup and Alexander Yelesin was recalled to serve as the seventh defenseman.
Hamonic missed the last six games with a lower-body injury but will play Thursday vs. the Sabres. Hamonic has one goal and three assists in 23 games this season.
