Heading into the 2025-26 season, Drake Batherson will be heavily relied on by the Ottawa Senators. Batherson recorded career highs with 42 assists and 68 points last season. However, the start of a new season will be without Batherson to start.
Today, it was announced that Batherson will be out for the season opener tomorrow night against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Yesterday, Batherson went on IR along with Tyler Kleven ahead of the season opener. Now, IR has hit the Senators and Batherson ahead of the season opener.
Batherson recorded four points in four games against the Lightning last season.