Donovan was loaned to AHL Belleville on Thursday.
Donovan was called up by the Senators on Sunday and appeared in one game during his time with Ottawa. However, he'll be sent down ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Islanders, signaling that some of the Senators' injured defensemen could return to action soon. Across three regular-season appearances with Belleville this year, Donovan has been held scoreless.
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Senators' Jorian Donovan: Brought up by Sens
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Donovan was recalled from AHL Belleville on Sunday.
Donovan returned to Belleville on Tuesday when the Senators needed Jonas Johansson to back up Samuel Ersson with Linus Ullmark sidelined, but with the latter fully healthy, Ottawa had the space to recall the young defenseman. The 22-year-old Donovan has appeared in three games for Belleville to open the 2026-27 campaign, where he has logged zero points and five shots on net. He'll likely serve as a depth option for Ottawa until Jake Sanderson (lower body) and Artem Zub (knee) are ready to return.
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Senators' Jorian Donovan: Returned to AHL
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Donovan was assigned to AHL Belleville on Tuesday.
In a corresponding move, Ottawa recalled netminder Jonas Johansson from the minors. At the NHL level, Donovan was a healthy scratch in Monday's 4-1 win over Boston. He hasn't picked up a point in two AHL appearances this season.
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Senators' Jorian Donovan: Summoned from AHL
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Donovan was recalled from AHL Belleville on Monday.
Donovan hasn't earned a point in two minor-league appearances this season. With Jake Sanderson (lower body) dealing with an injury, the 22-year-old Donovan will provide Ottawa with some additional defensive depth.
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Senators' Jorian Donovan: Dealing with undisclosed injury
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Donovan was absent from practice Thursday due to an undisclosed injury, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.
Donovan was likely a long shot to make the roster even prior to getting hurt, though other injuries on the blue line could have opened the door for him. At this point, the 22-year-old defenseman will likely be sent down to AHL Belleville once given the all-clear to resume playing.
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Senators' Jorian Donovan: Sent down after Sunday's game
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Donovan was loaned to AHL Belleville on Sunday.
Donovan was brought up ahead of Saturday's game against Minnesota but did not suit up, and he also didn't play in Sunday's 6-3 win over Carolina. The Senators currently have six healthy blueliners on their roster, so another defenseman might be brought up as insurance for Tuesday's home matchup versus Tampa Bay.
