Senators' Boucher won't divulge reason for Ryan's scratch
The reason for Bobby Ryan's absence from Saturday's lineup will remain undisclosed.
After confirming the winger would play Sunday against Edmonton, Ottawa Senators head coach Guy Boucher wouldn't explain why Ryan watched the previous day's 1-0 loss to Washington from the press box.
"We had an issue that we dealt with and it's dealt with," Boucher told reporters after an optional morning skate that Ryan attended, according to Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia.
When asked to expand, Boucher managed to make things less clear.
"There's complex issues that don't need to be said out here," says Boucher on Ryan when asked if there was a discipline issue. #Sens
— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) January 8, 2017
In 32 games this season, Ryan - who carries a $7.25-million cap hit through to the end of 2021-22 - has recorded seven goals and seven assists, putting him on pace for his least productive season in Ottawa.
Ryan was also benched for a period for being late to a team meeting back in the preseason.