Head coach Travis Green provides an update on Linus Ullmark's future with the Senators

The talk surrounding Ottawa Senators netminder Linus Ullmark lately has been... interesting, to say the least.

Last week a crazy rumor was going around hockey media that essentially stated that Ullmark's teammates had kicked him off the team for exposing some of his teammates for cheating on their wives.

In particular captain Brady Tkachuk was implicated in the rumors, leading him to make a strong denial to the media. He called the rumor 'made up bullshit' and admonished media members for spreading a false narrative.

The Senators even went so far as to release a statement on the situation through their social media:

So... to catch you up:

Ullmark left the team.
Rumors swirled that Ullmark had been kicked off the team for ratting out his teammates.
Tkachuk called the rumors bullshit.
Senators called the rumors bullshit.

Still, there's no clarity as to what's going on with Ullmark and when he may return to action.

That is, until today.

Senators head coach Travis Green told the media today that Ullmark skated this morning and is close to returning to the roster.

"He's been around the rink. He skated this morning. All positives as he's, hopefully, approaching getting back with the team.," Green said.

Obviously this is good news for the Senators.

Ullmark hasn't been at his best this season, which probably played a part in creating the rumors surrounding his personal life, but there's no denying the fact that he has the ability to bounce back and save the Senators' season.

If this team is going to get themselves back into the playoff picture they'll need good goaltending. A healthy, refreshed and motivated Ullmark could go a long way toward delivering them some stability in goal.