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The Ottawa Senators organization is addressing “entirely concocted and untrue narratives” spread by “malicious individuals and online provocateurs” concerning netminder Linus Ullmark and his temporary departure.
Ullmark, aged 32, has been absent from the team since late December. On December 28, the club stated his absence was due to personal matters, confirming the Swedish seasoned player had the complete backing of the organization.
The team did not disclose particular details, nor did it do so again when it made the uncommon move of releasing a firm declaration regarding undefined internet gossip Thursday evening, prior to their defeat in Colorado.
“Our club was profoundly dismayed upon encountering the utterly invented and misleading accounts circulating across social media platforms regarding our team,” read the official announcement, credited to Steve Staios, the general manager and president of hockey operations.
“We had requested that his privacy be respected, yet it is evident that this plea was disregarded by the most vile internet provocateurs and disturbed individuals who frequent online spaces,” the statement continued.
“We are appalled that external parties are endeavoring to destabilize our hockey team. This declaration is intended to terminate the absurd conjectures that have proliferated across the web.”
Members of the Senators squad, notably captain Brady Tkachuk, had also expressed their support for Ullmark the day following the club’s initial disclosure.
The club has not provided any schedule for his anticipated comeback.
