For the Sens Z-Bad, Cowen and Rundblad have all looked good at various times, and Filatov was the Sens best forward last night (not saying much), so he has been perhaps slightly better than expected (mostly because the expectations were still pretty high for him). As I have said all a long though, I think there is a good chance Cowen beats out Rundblad to start the season. Rundblad, while looking fantastic a great deal of the time (the talent isn't hard to see), has still had moments where it looks like he thinks he has more room than there is defensively in getting used to the smaller ice surface. Playing 25 minutes a night for 15-20 games in Bingo to start the season wouldn't be the worst thing, although perhaps he'll adjust by opening night. I think Cowen is ready for full-time NHL duty, and given his size, strength, toughness and familiarity with NHL ice, he could easily start the season in Ottawa ahead of Rundblad (even though Rundblad might be the better d-man long-term). Da Costa also looked great during the rookie tourney, while Derek Grant and Corey Cowick were pleasant surprises. Mark Borowiecki continues to impress, and has arguably passing Patrick Wiercioch on the depth chart (and prospect list, in some people's eyes).
On the down side, the aforementioned Wiercioch had a bad night last night, after an underwhelming rookie tourney. After a decent spell with the Sens late last year, he looks like he needs at least another year to fill out and adapt to the pro game (really shouldn't have turned pro, when he did). Mark Stone has been decent at times, including scoring the OT winner to win the rookie tourney against the Leafs, but at the same time his skating is clearly a step behind most of the other rookies, let alone NHL level. A lot of work there. Puempel has been decent at times, but hasn't shined. Noesen has been average. Smaller guys like Pageau have had trouble making an impact. The last disappointment is not having Silfverberg here. Would have been great for his development to at least play in the rookie camp, but that mostly just impatience in waiting for his arrival I guess.