Confirmed with Link: Sens sign prospect Ben Harpur

[Quo]

http://senators.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=737820

The Ottawa Senators (@Senators) announced today that the club has signed defenceman Ben Harpur to a three-year entry-level contract.

Harpur, 19, is in the midst of his fourth season of major junior hockey with the Ontario Hockey League’s Guelph Storm. In seven games this season, he has registered seven points (two goals, five assists) and 10 penalty minutes. His +5 plus/minus rating sees him tied for the team lead, while he also leads team defencemen in goals and ranks second in assists and points.

Ben Harpur @bharpur07
Honoured to sign my first NHL contract with @Senators. Thanks to my family, friends, teammates and all who have supported me along the way!

Bring it Ben.

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[Do Make Say Think]

Nice

 

[Icelevel]

is he healthy and back now?

edit: guess not

next up, nick paul?

 

[MainDotC]

Never heard of him ever in my life.

 

[Icelevel]

Never heard of him ever in my life.

probably never heard of you either. you gotta get out there more, man

 

[Qward]

Good for him.
He was a big part of Guelphs success last season.

 

[Sens Mile]

Good seeing the draftpicks get their ELC's, hate when our picks dont turn into anything. Our organization needs it

 

[Bob Kudelski]

He's got the frame and the skating ability to be a top-4 NHL defenseman. It may take another 5 years, but I won't be surprised when he makes it.

 

[BondraTime]

Good seeing the draftpicks get their ELC's, hate when our picks dont turn into anything. Our organization needs it

Who hasn't gotten them recently? Sandin, Aneloski, Sorenson, Costello, Fransoo and Brassard and soon to be Boyle? Costello doesn't even count as he was traded.

That's the only seven I can think of since 2007.

Not Counting Maidens, and can't remember Bashkirov either way, but I'm thinking he bolted

 

[UnHappyDude]

Methot trade coming?

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Methot trade coming?

I don't think this signing leads to that. Unless you have other info for us?

And maidens. Damn poor kid. Guy was gonna be a good player.

 

[operasen]

Good for Harpur. He's earned it. Will help Binghamton next year.

 

[Sens Mile]

Who hasn't gotten them recently? Sandin, Aneloski, Sorenson, Costello, Fransoo and Brassard and soon to be Boyle? Costello doesn't even count as he was traded.

That's the only seven I can think of since 2007.

Not Counting Maidens, and can't remember Bashkirov either way, but I'm thinking he bolted

Pretty much, just like how our org retains these guys right now. And look at the guys coming up, Hoffman for a 5th, Borowicki a 5th, Stone was a 6th.

Our next guys coming up, Wideman a 4th, Claesson a 5th, Pageau a 4th.

This is what winning organizations do, (while we arent Detroit ) we are converting on our picks and our org is using them till they are overripe.

Now if only we could grab a UFA or two, we could be legitimate

 

[BondraTime]

Pretty much, just like how our org retains these guys right now. And look at the guys coming up, Hoffman for a 5th, Borowicki a 5th, Stone was a 6th.

Our next guys coming up, Wideman a 4th, Claesson a 5th, Pageau a 4th.

This is what winning organizations do, (while we arent Detroit ) we are converting on our picks and our org is using them till they are overripe.

Now if only we could grab a UFA or two, we could be legitimate

I can't stand this. Detroit is still living off their Dats and Zetterberg picks.

The last guy who has made an impact in the NHL drafted outside the 4th round by Detroit was Darren Helm in 2005. Aside from him, it's only Mrazek in 10' since 05 to do anything.

In that same span, Ottawa has drafted Greening, Condra, Hoffman, Boro, Stone.

That's not counting guys like Claesson, who will certainly be playing NHL games in the near future.

 

[Savitar]

Good to get another player signed in our strong 2013 draft

 

[BondraTime]

good to get another player signed in our strong 2012 draft

2013

 

[ChocolateLeclaire]

He had an amazing rookie camp and blew me away with the play.

I think this kid is going to be a stud for us on the blue-line in 3 years.

 

[BigBush*]

I can't stand this. Detroit is still living off their Dats and Zetterberg picks.

The last guy who has made an impact in the NHL drafted outside the 4th round by Detroit was Darren Helm in 2005. Aside from him, it's only Mrazek in 10' since 05 to do anything.

In that same span, Ottawa has drafted Greening, Condra, Hoffman, Boro, Stone.

That's not counting guys like Claesson, who will certainly be playing NHL games in the near future.

they drafted what looks to be a 30 goal scorer in Nyquist in 2008 as a late 4th rounder.

Ottawa's drafting has been in the top of league as well

 

[BK201]

they drafted what looks to be a 30 goal scorer in Nyquist in 2008 as a late 4th rounder.

Ottawa's drafting has been in the top of league as well

Yes, yes it has. The other night all 6 D playing were drafted by sens.

 

[dumbdick]

I think Ottawa's drafting is overrated by the fact that we're a cheap team. A lot of the guys on our squad wouldn't get a sniff on other teams.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

I think Ottawa's drafting is overrated by the fact that we're a cheap team. A lot of the guys on our squad wouldn't get a sniff on other teams.

I personally believe this is false. And would like you to elaborate.

 

[BigBush*]

I think Ottawa's drafting is overrated by the fact that we're a cheap team. A lot of the guys on our squad wouldn't get a sniff on other teams.

I too would like you to elaborate, as well as mention who you are talking about

 

[DoughtyFace]

This would be Ben Harpur:

6'5, 210 and only 19. Pretty solid prospect, recent knee injury may keep him out of the OHL Subway Series vs. Russia. He's been selected to the team Canada Jr's camp as well.

 

[Icelevel]

6'6"

 

[starling]

Harpur's first game after signing and back from injury - 1:11 loss to London. He was -2.
Shots 45-34 lol.

Weird day. Erie lost in regulation and McDavid had 0 points first time this season.