The Ottawa Senators got some bad news as training camp opened Thursday after veteran winger Clarke MacArthur failed his medical testing.
MacArthur missed nearly all of last season as he dealt with concussion issues, but made an inspiring comeback toward the end of the year. Upon his return, he was one of the team's top performers in the playoffs, as he netted nine points in 19 games.
Devastating news for Clarke MacArthur. Was dealing with a neck injury at the end of last season after returning from concussion. #Sens
— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) September 14, 2017
Thursday's announcement is the latest medical setback for MacArthur, who has appeared in just eight regular-season contests over the past two seasons.
The Senators and MacArthur will now take some time to determine their next steps, general manager Pierre Dorion told Lisa Wallace of The Canadian Press.
The 32-year-old is under contract for the next three years.
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