The Ottawa Senators have sent rookie forward Alex Formenton back to his junior club, the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League, general manager Pierre Dorion told TSN 1200 following Thursday night's game.

The 19-year-old played in nine of the Senators' opening 12 games, where he recorded just one goal on 16 shots. By returning Formenton down prior to him playing in his 10th game of the season, the team won't burn the first year of his entry-level contract.

Formenton was drafted in the second round, 47th overall, in 2017. Last season, he recorded 29 goals and 48 points in as many games with the Knights.

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