Prospect Info: Senators Prospects Watch 2017/2018

[aragorn]

Pretty cool video and a reminder that we do have some kids ready to play in the NHL with some upside.

IMO the future does look bright with these four & let's add to that Brown who has #1 centre potential. He already has great size & reach & we know that he has good vision & is an excellent passer. All he needs is two good forwards to help him to produce top line pts. Batherson & Formenton have potential to be very good forwards for Ottawa soon & Ottawa should get at least one very good forward in the first round of this upcoming draft, if not two. And they have three good forwards if they hang on to them for a few more yrs in Hoffman, Duchene & Stone.

On defence they also have Englund, Jaros & Lajoie who could all turn into decent to very good defencemen for them & a potential #1 goalie in Gustavsson & a good 2nd goalie in Hogberg. Then there are a few role players who could be helpful in Paul, Gagne, Luchuk & maybe Perron & maybe someone else could surprise. The future seems bright enough to at least give us hope.

I imagine if Karlsson is traded, he'll be playing with a legit Dman as his partner...

That said, if he does stick with the team (crosses fingers) I think Chabot will be his partner, or Boro will. One option makes me happy, the other, not so much.

If Boro were to play with EK not only would EK feel somewhat protected but it would also give him the green light to attack offensively knowing he has a very good defensive defenceman back to protect his net & not have to worry about a rookie playing with him & whether he will be in the proper position.

IMO it makes a lot of sense 5 on 5 or when they are ahead in a hockey game to have EK & Boro together. Chabot with Ceci would be a pairing with a little more offence that teams would have to be aware of. Harpur has played the right side in Bingo which would allow Wolanin to play the left side & give that 3rd pairing much more mobility. EK gets enough pts for two players himself which would be fine with Boro as a partner & the other two pairings could increase their offensive production. Boro could play with Harpur on the PK with Ceci & Chabot as the 2nd pair.

 

[Micklebot]

If Boro were to play with EK not only would EK feel somewhat protected but it would also give him the green light to attack offensively knowing he has a very good defensive defenceman back to protect his net & not have to worry about a rookie playing with him & whether he will be in the proper position.

I mean, you do remember what happened the last time Boro and Karlsson were paired together, right? Karlsson's offense was neutered all season till Methot came back. The pairing was not good together at all. I know Boro has developed a bit as a player, but history really doesn't support your position here.

 

[aragorn]

I mean, you do remember what happened the last time Boro and Karlsson were paired together, right? Karlsson's offense was neutered all season till Methot came back. The pairing was not good together at all. I know Boro has developed a bit as a player, but history really doesn't support your position here.

Well the other options on the left side are all rookies for the most part with the exception of Claesson. Chabot, Harpur & Wolanin don't even have one season under their belts. This is how I would rank the left side D at this time although Wolanin seems to have more potential, as does Lajoie.
- Chabot
- Boro
- Harpur
- Claesson
- Wolanin
- Sieloff
- Englund
- Lajoie

 

[TkachukNorris79]

Well the other options on the left side are all rookies for the most part with the exception of Claesson. Chabot, Harpur & Wolanin don't even have one season under their belts. This is how I would rank the left side D at this time although Wolanin seems to have more potential, as does Lajoie.
- Chabot
- Boro
- Harpur
- Claesson
- Wolanin
- Sieloff
- Englund
- Lajoie

This is why, unless Zadina is available, I guarantee you we draft a RHD with 4OA.

But Wolanin is ahead of Harpur and Claesson easily. Even with his small sample size. Boro had a solid year but I can see Wolanin passing him too. He has too much skill and poise not to.

 

[Icelevel]

This is why, unless Zadina is available, I guarantee you we draft a RHD with 4OA.

But Wolanin is ahead of Harpur and Claesson easily. Even with his small sample size. Boro had a solid year but I can see Wolanin passing him too. He has too much skill and poise not to.

why would you say "guarantee" there? (no, i'm not looking for an explanation)

 

[TkachukNorris79]

why would you say "guarantee" there? (no, i'm not looking for an explanation)

In all honesty I was hoping someone would quote it and respond with a "probably not" Alfie gif

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Chabot is still pretty passive in the defensive zone. Defensively speaking, that probably wouldn't be good for our goalies having Erik and Chabot together.

 

[starling]

Is Mascherin this bad?
Interesting to see BUF and VAN dumping their 2016 late round draft class.

 

[Micklebot]

Is Mascherin this bad?
Interesting to see BUF and VAN dumping their 2016 late round draft class.

I'd give him a shot, but he's not a speedy small and at least in his draft year wasn't a great defensive player. Worst case, he should be good for aN AHL team, no clue why they wouldn't sign him.

 

[QuietOnTheFront]

Is Mascherin this bad?
Interesting to see BUF and VAN dumping their 2016 late round draft class.

No I believe it is him who is choosing not to sign with Florida because of how they have treated him as a prospect last summer. No communication in the off-season and, if I can remember correctly, was not invited to their camp.

 

[Micklebot]

No I believe it is him who is choosing not to sign with Florida because of how they have treated him as a prospect last summer. No communication in the off-season and, if I can remember correctly, was not invited to their camp.

He'd have to re-enter the draft I think, I wonder where he'd go?

oops. Never mind, turns 20 in 5 days, he'd be UFA I think.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

No I believe it is him who is choosing not to sign with Florida because of how they have treated him as a prospect last summer. No communication in the off-season and, if I can remember correctly, was not invited to their camp.

Was there any reason for Florida to do that? You'd think a fairly high pick like that wouldn't be passed over in any circumstance.

 

[aragorn]

This is why, unless Zadina is available, I guarantee you we draft a RHD with 4OA.

But Wolanin is ahead of Harpur and Claesson easily. Even with his small sample size. Boro had a solid year but I can see Wolanin passing him too. He has too much skill and poise not to.

Are you saying this because Ottawa has an abundance of LD? While I agree there is a need for a few more RD in this organization there is also a need for talented forwards. There were so many holes in this team last season that require filling it's hard to argue against filling any need. Wolanin looks like a solid prospect but let's also not forget that he is also an asset that could be used in a trade to fill another need.

 

[QuietOnTheFront]

He'd have to re-enter the draft I think, I wonder where he'd go?

oops. Never mind, turns 20 in 5 days, he'd be UFA I think.

Everything that I have read indicates he is re-entering the draft.

 

[TheBradyBunch]

Is Mascherin this bad?
Interesting to see BUF and VAN dumping their 2016 late round draft class.

He'd have to re-enter the draft I think, I wonder where he'd go?

oops. Never mind, turns 20 in 5 days, he'd be UFA I think.

Mascherin is re-entering the draft. He chose not to sign with Florida despite them wanting to sign him.

He has been offered around the league for a 3rd rounder but there have been no takers.

He will almost definitely be drafted in the first 4 or 5 rounds.

If anyone wants links and can't find them on the google, just let me know and I will provide some.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

 

[scallionjj11]

Please fall to us and please Dorion for god sakes don't mess this one up. This draft is way too important for us to botch a top 5 pick.

 

[toxic poster]

i dont have any expectations for Daccord tbh but i love him going to a new hockey program as a goalie where hes going to be guaranteed to have an abundance of work to do.

 

[Daffy]

Please let Zadina be there at 4. Please! I have a feeling a team will trade up to #3 and take him in front of us. And Montreal will take the Finn centre. Just a hunch.

 

[BondraTime]

Please let Zadina be there at 4. Please! I have a feeling a team will trade up to #3 and take him in front of us. And Montreal will take the Finn centre. Just a hunch.

So we end up with Svechnikov then...perfect

 

[scallionjj11]

So we end up with Svechnikov then...perfect

I'm honestly going to be a very happy sens fan if either of those two end up with us.

 

[Daffy]

So we end up with Svechnikov then...perfect

How so? Svech would go #2 and a team would trade up to #3 to take Zadina. Montreal moves back and get Kotkaniemi. Just a bad feeling hunch lol

 

[BondraTime]

How so? Svech would go #2 and a team would trade up to #3 to take Zadina. Montreal moves back and get Kotkaniemi. Just a bad feeling hunch lol

I read it wrong

 

[InTkachukWeTrust]

Please let Zadina be there at 4. Please! I have a feeling a team will trade up to #3 and take him in front of us. And Montreal will take the Finn centre. Just a hunch.

Who has the assets to trade up with MTL?

 

[Daffy]

Who has the assets to trade up with MTL?

Well most teams in the league probably have the assests. Just depends how much a team wants to give up. And what Montreal wants.