The Senators have agreed to loan Lazar to Team Canada for the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championship.

The Senators announced on Thursday that they will loan Lazar to Team Canada for the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championship.

Analysis:

Lazar will officially join the Canadian squad on Friday and won't count against the Sens' 23-man roster limit while he remains away from the NHL club. The tournament runs from Dec. 26 through Jan. 5, so Lazar figures to return to Ottawa either after the tournament concludes or when Team Canada is eliminated.