Bernard-Docker was assigned to AHL Belleville on Sunday.
Bernard-Docker had been skating on the top pairing with Thomas Chabot. He has picked up one assist, 15 shots on goal, 23 blocks and 16 hits in 13 NHL games this season. The 22-year-old blueliner could be back with the big club prior to Wednesday's game against the Islanders if Artem Zub (lower body) and Nikita Zaitsev (lower body) remain on injured reserve.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Called back up
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Bernard-Docker was recalled from AHL Belleville on Sunday, per Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun.
Bernard-Docker logged an assist in nine games during his stint with Ottawa earlier this season. He'll likely slot back into the lineup with Artem Zub (lower body) ruled out for Monday's contest.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Returning versus Caps
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Bernard-Docker (ankle) will be in action versus Washington on Thursday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Bernard-Docker's return will help bolster the blue line after Nikita Zaitsev (lower body) and Erik Brannstrom (lower body) were both placed on injured reserve. The 22-year-old Bernard-Docker has been sidelined since Nov. 19 against New Jersey and has just one point in six contests. As such, fantasy players shouldn't be expecting the Alberta native to offer much in the way of fantasy value.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Close to returning
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Bernard-Docker is "on the verge" of returning from his high ankle sprain, Ian Mendes of TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Bernard-Docker has been sidelined for over a month with his high ankle sprain, but it sounds like his absence could be coming to an end sooner rather than later. The 22-year-old defender's picked up one helper through six NHL appearances this season.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Moved to IR
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Bernard-Docker (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, per CapFriendly.
It was already announced that Bernard-Docker was expected to miss around a month of action with his ankle injury so this move will clear a roster spot for his replacement. The 22-year-old averaged 17:44 of ice time with nine hits in six games prior to getting injured.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Out with high ankle sprain
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Bernard-Docker will be sidelined for a month with a high ankle sprain, per Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun.
Bernard-Docker logged an assist, nine hits, and six blocked shots in six games since he was called up to the Senators. The 22-year-old blueliner played 16:46 Saturday against New Jersey while apparently fighting through the injury. Jacob Larsson could slot into Bernard-Docker's third-pairing role unless the Sens make additional moves.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Recalled from minors
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Bernard-Docker was called up from AHL Belleville on Monday.
Bernard-Docker has recorded one assist, six PIM and a plus-3 rating in eight minor-league contests this year. This won't be the defenseman's first elevation to the Senators' roster this season, though he has yet to get into an NHL contest. It seems unlikely Bernard-Docker will suit up against the Canucks on Tuesday, but if he does, it will likely come at the expense of Nick Holden or Nikita Zaitsev.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Returns to minors
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Bernard-Docker was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Sunday.
Bernard-Docker was a healthy scratch for Saturday's contest against Philadelphia. He has one assist in eight minor-league outings this year.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Moved to minors
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Bernard-Docker was sent to AHL Belleville on Saturday.
Bernard-Docker had an assist in eight games with Ottawa last season. He also scored a goal and nine points in 58 AHL contests and will likely spend most or all of the 2022-23 campaign in the AHL.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Sent to AHL
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Bernard-Docker was reassigned to AHL Belleville from the taxi squad Monday, per Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun.
Bernard-Docker has averaged 14:46 of ice time and distributed one assist over eight NHL performances this season. The 22-year-old has logged three points over 18 appearances with AHL Belleville in 2021-22.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Assigned to taxi squad
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Bernard-Docker was reassigned from the active roster to the taxi squad Sunday.
Bernard-Docker has averaged 15:08 of ice time and been held pointless over his last five appearances. Artem Zub is likely to see an expanded role in Sunday's game against Columbus due to Bernard-Docker's placement on the taxi squad.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Back on active roster
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Bernard-Docker was promoted from the taxi squad and will play Saturday versus the Capitals, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.
Bernard-Docker has seen most of his playing time alongside Thomas Chabot on the top pairing at even strength. The 21-year-old Bernard-Docker has just one assist and six shots on net in seven games this season.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Assigned to taxi squad
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Bernard-Docker was reassigned to the taxi squad from the active roster Friday.
Bernard-Docker has averaged 14:56 of ice time and distributed one assist over seven NHL appearances. The 21-year-old has been held without a point over his last six appearances. Josh Brown is likely to see expanded minutes upon Bernard-Docker's reassignment.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Returns to taxi squad
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The Senators reassigned Bernard-Docker to the taxi squad Wednesday.
The 21-year-old played 14:01 on Tuesday after being recalled that day. Bernard-Docker has played six NHL games this season and could continue bouncing between rosters.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Recalled from taxi squad
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Bernard-Docker was elevated to the active roster from the taxi squad Tuesday.
Bernard-Docker has averaged 14:37 of ice time over five NHL appearances this season. The 21-year-old recorded his lone point of the year back on Nov. 13 against Pittsburgh in his first appearance of 2021-22. If he plays Tuesday, it will be his third consecutive contest with the Senators.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Suiting up Saturday
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Bernard-Docker was promoted from the taxi squad for Saturday's tilt with the Kings.
Bernard-Docker has one assist in four NHL appearances this season. He's expected to skate on the top pair next to Thomas Chabot on Saturday.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Returns to taxi squad
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The Senators reassigned Bernard-Docker to the taxi squad Friday.
The defenseman vacates the NHL roster a day after joining it. He logged 17:45 of ice time Thursday against Calgary.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Joins Senators
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Bernard-Docker was recalled from the taxi squad Thursday.
Bernard-Docker is expected to slot into a top-pairing role for Thursday's game against the Flames. The 21-year-old defender has picked up one assist through three NHL appearances this season.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Clears COVID-19 protocols
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Bernard-Docker exited the NHL"s COVID-19 protocols Thursday, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
With the Senators not back in action until Saturday's matchup with Vancouver, Bernard-Docker should have enough practice time to crack the lineup if needed. Once Ottawa gets back to full strength on the blue line, including Josh Brown (upper body), Thomas Chabot (COVID-19 protocols) and Dillon Heatherington (COVID-19 protocols), the 21-year-old Bernard-Docker should find himself back on the taxi squad or in the minors outright.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Added to protocols list
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Bernard-Docker entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Saturday.
Bernard-Docker will miss Saturday's game versus the Maple Leafs at a minimum. With Bernard-Docker on the shelf, look for Lassi Thomson to enter the lineup against Toronto.
