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Ottawa Senators head coach D.J. Smith called his team "fragile" after the loss and lamented the fact they took questionable penalties, resulting in four power-play goals allowed.

Nichols and Arbuckle signed with Toronto and Ottawa, respectively, early last year before the 2020 CFL season was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 22-year-old was selected by Anaheim in the fourth round of the 2016 NHL draft.

The Redblacks re-sign four team members, including all-star punter Richie Leone.

Ottawa rookie Tim Stutzle and Winnipeg sniper Patrik Laine were out with injuries. 

Nikolaj Ehlers scored in overtime as Winnipeg twice rallied from a two-goal deficit en route to a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.

"It feels like we need to preface everything with at the end of the day the government and health authorities rule here. As they should, for all the right reasons," said Commissioner David Clanachan.

Saunders had 1,170 receiving yards and four touchdowns as a CFL rookie with Hamilton in 2017.

Ward was the league's rookie of the year in 2018.

The franchise owner understands it may not happen during the NHL's shortened 2021 season, but says he's put forward a plan covering health and safety protocols.