Senators recall defenseman Ben Harpur

The Ottawa Senators continued their busy week of roster shuffling Thursday, recalling defenseman Ben Harpur from their AHL affiliate.

Ottawa traded rearguard Dion Phaneuf to the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday in exchange for Marian Gaborik, so a spot on the blue line needed to be filled.

Harpur signed a two-year, one-way contract extension last week and has played in 20 games for the Senators this year, registering one assist in nearly 15 minutes of ice time. In 19 games with Ottawa's AHL affiliate in Belleville, he has two goals and nine assists.

With Phaneuf and his 20-plus minutes of ice time per night gone, Harpur will have a legitimate opportunity to make a name for himself.