The Ottawa Senators trimmed their roster from 52 to 49 players before their preseason opener, sending defenseman Gabriel Eliasson, forward Blake Vanek, and defenseman Eerik Wallenius back to their junior clubs. Eliasson, the Senators’ second-round pick, and Vanek, a third-round pick, will continue development in junior leagues, while Wallenius aims to refine his skills with the Moncton Wildcats as the team prepares for upcoming preseason games.
