Senators' Clarke MacArthur: Cleared for contact

MacArthur (concussion) has been officially cleared for contact in practice, TSN 1200 reports.

Analysis:

MacArthur's situation is a bit shaky, given that he missed nearly the entirety of last season due to a concussion and suffered another one during training camp on a hit by teammate Patrick Sieloff. It appears he's finally closing in on a return to the ice for the first time since early last season, but given the severity of the last two, he may be prone to another. When healthy, the veteran winger has been relatively productive for the Senators. In 2014-15, he notched 36 points over 62 contests, and he had an even better season with 55 points over 79 games in 2013-14. However, it's unclear what impact an extended stay on the sidelines and multiple concussions will have on his game when he finally returns.