Senators release former 5th overall pick from his PTO

The Ottawa Senators announced a flurry of roster moves following Saturday night's overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens. Several players were assigned to the Belleville Senators of the American Hockey League, but arguably the big move of the evening was releasing a former 5th overall pick from his PTO.

Michael Dal Colle, who signed a professional tryout contract with Ottawa in September, has been released and now becomes an unrestricted free agent, once again.

There was some hope that Dal Colle would be able to make the roster in a bottom six role and that reuniting with his old junior coach, D.J. Smith would help, but the 26-year-old had a poor showing in the pre-season.

Dal Colle, 26, spent the majority of the 2021-22 season in the AHL with the Bridgeport Islanders, where he recorded 22 points (nine goals, 13 assists), eight penalty minutes and was a minus-two. He went on to add three point in six games during the Calder Cup Playoffs.

5/6 Forward M. Dal Colle has been released from his PTO.— Sens Communications (@Media_Sens) October 2, 2022

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