Kleven was pointless in four games during his recent recall. The defenseman has one assist in nine NHL games this season, averaging 12:39 of ice time. Look for Thomas Chabot (lower body) to take Kleven's spot in the lineup Saturday against New Jersey.
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Senators' Tyler Kleven: Called up from minors
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Kleven was elevated from AHL Belleville on Thursday.
Kleven's promotion doesn't bode well for the availability of Thomas Chabot (lower body) against the Blackhawks on Thursday. Even with Kleven joining the team, he is far from a lock for a spot in the lineup, as Travis Hamonic figures to have the inside track if someone needs to be called upon. Still, Kleven does offer some offensive upside with 17 points in 45 minor-league contests this season.
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Senators' Tyler Kleven: Heads to AHL
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Kleven was assigned to AHL Belleville on Sunday.
Kleven has one assist, two shots on goal, four blocked shots and two hits in five appearances with Ottawa this season. He also has two helpers in four AHL contests this campaign. Kleven could be back with the big club prior to Friday's matchup with the Islanders.
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Senators' Tyler Kleven: Surfaces with helper
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Kleven earned an assist in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs.
Kleven is currently up with the Senators, as the parent club remains thin on the blue line due to injuries for Erik Brannstrom (concussion), Artem Zub (upper body) and Thomas Chabot (hand). Last year, Kelven averaged 1:03 of ice time on the power play over the first eight games of his NHL career, but he's yet to seize such an opportunity this campaign. It's best to take a wait-and-see approach with Kelven since he's just 21 years old with his playing time currently dependent on the health of others.
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Senators' Tyler Kleven: Called up Saturday
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Kleven was recalled from AHL Belleville on Saturday.
With Erik Brannstrom (concussion), Thomas Chabot (hand) and Artem Zub (upper body) all sidelined, Kleven will likely step into a bottom-pairing role in Saturday's matchup with the Penguins. The 21-year-old Kleven offers some offensive upside from the blue line, earning a pair of assists in eight NHL outings last season.
