So, the Hawks already paid Patrick Kane his bonus of $4m for the coming season. His remaining salary is $2.9m. The cap hit is $10.5m... but the Hawks can easily eat half the cap. Would anybody give up a 2nd to acquire Patrick Kane?

A line of Stuzle, Kane and Debrincat sounds like a good fit behind Norris, Tkachuk and Batherson. Still would have the assets and cap space to do the deal with Arizona for Jakob Chychrun.
- spatso

Of course. He's Patrick Kane. But he'll cost more than that, even at his age. If Kane was going to happen it probably would've been part of the cat package. Giroux far more likely.

I want every guy to get paid, including Stutzle. Problem is we live in a salary cap world where the guys who make a little less than their worth, give an edge to their teams long term success:

We got that with Chabot and Batherson.
We need that from others like Stutzle (if he truly blossoms this season), as well as Cat if it all works out.
- Trilla

It is the same for everybody. You cannot afford to carry bad contracts.

Once you hit 5 years of rebuild and if, you have your core pieces in place, you need to go for it. You can't go half way. Sens are now on the clock. They have a 6 year window to win the Cup.

I want every guy to get paid, including Stutzle. Problem is we live in a salary cap world where the guys who make a little less than their worth, give an edge to their teams long term success:

We got that with Chabot and Batherson.
We need that from others like Stutzle (if he truly blossoms this season), as well as Cat if it all works out.
- Trilla

Yeah but then we paid Brady more than we should've, and that sets a domino effect a la Tavares. Brady hadn't done anything to suggest he was more than an excellent second line power forward when the contact was signed. Excellent 2nd liners should top out at 7 per. Fact is the Hughes contract - term and high value for fairly unproven talent seems to be increasingly the norm moving ahead.

Travis Yost wrote this morning on TSN

"In a league that’s increasingly youthful, the days of extensive, multi-year development cycles are long gone. Teams are aggressively injecting young players into the lineup – if not because they are friendlier to the salary cap rules, then because they are the ones generally driving the performance bus. "

The NHL has always lived for a very long time with a retroactive performance based model. Typically, if you perform at an outstanding level we will pay you with the best contract you have ever had. This was done despite the fact the player was well beyond his best performance years So, the Leafs pay John Tavares over $11m for what he was able to achieve playing for the NY Islanders.

You and I want for the Sens to be forced to pay Stutzle $8m per year starting next summer. It will mean that he has gone out and proven himself as an elite talent and worthy of being paid top money.
- spatso

There was merit in earn your money and still is,but also flawed. If were trying to figure out a new way of a young league,there should be protection for teams . If this is the way forward then 90% of careers will be done by 28.
I think the entry contract should be extended by 1 year.5th year rfa,6th year ufa

Of course. He's Patrick Kane. But he'll cost more than that, even at his age. If Kane was going to happen it probably would've been part of the cat package. Giroux far more likely.
- Bartacus

If you can get Giroux for nothing why would you pay a 2nd for Kane? The best the Hawks will get is a late round 1st or a second. Ottawa won't have a first next year if they give it up for Chychrun. So, they need to convince the Hawks that a 2nd and a B prospect is the best they can do. Or, a second and Connor Brown.

I like Kane over Giroux because it will be less money on a shorter term. If the Sens are serious contenders, Kane will resign for less money to take a run at the Cup.

There was merit in earn your money and still is,but also flawed. If were trying to figure out a new way of a young league,there should be protection for teams . If this is the way forward then 90% of careers will be done by 28.
I think the entry contract should be extended by 1 year.5th year rfa,6th year ufa
- spazzbot

A+

Small change: other than for elite players, after age 28, 75% of players should get ready for a drop in their contract earnings.

Yeah but then we paid Brady more than we should've, and that sets a domino effect a la Tavares. Brady hadn't done anything to suggest he was more than an excellent second line power forward when the contact was signed. Excellent 2nd liners should top out at 7 per. Fact is the Hughes contract - term and high value for fairly unproven talent seems to be increasingly the norm moving ahead.
- Bartacus

I hated when the Sens drafted Tkachuk. I was wrong.

The rest of the NHL will not know how good a leader Tkachuk has become until he leads the Sens into a playoff round. He is the undisputed leader of our team.

We all know that Brady made it clear he wanted better players added to the team. Even the coaches and GM are influenced by his leadership style and tone.

I can close my eyes and visualize Brady lifting a Stanley Cup. Players are the same as everyone else. They need someone who can help us believe in the impossible.

How do you improve on this starting 9.

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Sens fans waking up to a beauty top 9.

Debrincat Stützle Batherson
Tkachuk Norris C. Brown
Formenton Pinto Joseph

Sens draft Swedish LH Defender Filip Nordberg (6'4' 207 lbs) at 64th OA in the 2nd Round. MacKenzie had him at ~95 or so.

https://thehockeywriters....l-draft-prospect-profile/

Filip Nordberg
2021-22 Team: Södertälje SK J20 (Nationell)
Date of Birth: Mar 05, 2004
Place of Birth: Stockholm, SWE
Ht: 6-foot-4 Wt: 207 pounds
Shoots: L
Position: D
NHL Draft Eligibility: 2022 first-year eligible

Rankings

NHL Central Scouting: 52nd (among EU skaters)
Peter Baracchini’s May Rankings: 125th
Recruit Scouting: 86th

When you start to get to the mid or later portion of the draft, that is where you look to find potential gems that provide high upside and impact. After watching him for some time, I’ve really grown to like Södertälje SK J20 defenseman Filip Nordberg.

Nordberg is an extremely mobile and active two-way defender. He’s shown great progression offensively as he had 21 assists and 27 points in 42 games this season. He loves to jump into the rush and join the attack but has the ability to provide a sound and defensive game while also playing with a high level of pace and intensity. He has a long and smooth skating stride and great foot speed for a player of his size with strong edges to either cut to the inside or outside to get around opponents. From his own zone, he generates a great burst of speed and is difficult to contain when he powers through the neutral zone.

Nordberg has the vision and awareness to spot his teammates and make strong and crisp passes. In the offensive zone, he does a great job to protect the puck and push defenders off, even when he’s engaged on the cycle. He has a hard shot from the point to generate scoring chances or even second opportunities. He has great patience when finding the open lane for a shot or getting open for a one-timer.

Defensively, Nordberg has great potential as he is a very sound and aggressive defender. He has a long stretch to break up plays and has great gap control to keep attackers to the outside. With his size, he’s able to be a menacing player when engaged physically. He isn’t afraid to step up and lay a big hit on his opponent along the boards. He provides a strong presence in front of the net and in board battles within his zone as he’s always in your face with his menacing style.

While Nordberg has a great foundation on both sides of the puck, he can look to improve on his reads and pinches where he might be too eager and make the first move, getting himself out of position and out of the play. While he shows good puck control, there are times where he makes an extra move or two and it ends up in a broken play. Even defensively, he can be quick to make a rash decision. The framework with his game is there and he definitely has a lot of upside given how he can be an effective player with his potential as a two-way presence.

Filip Nordberg- NHL Draft Projection

There’s a lot to like with Nordberg’s game. While he may not be as noticeable as other defenders in this draft, he has flown under the radar as he definitely has the skillset, strength and potential to be a great selection in the middle portion of the draft. There definitely should be talk of him as a late third or even an early fourth-round selection for a talented puck-moving defender with a strong defensive game.

Quotables

“With him, you know that you will have power on the ice and he will always make it hard for opponents to get scoring chances. In his own zone he is a pain to face for opponents. Nordberg does often own the area in front of the net or along the boards by being physical and active with his stick to put pressure.”– Frederik Haak, FC Hockey (from ‘23478 – MoDo J20 vs. Sodertalje J20’, FC Hockey – 2/22/22)

“He is very laid back defensively. He likes to wait and see what the attacker does before stepping in and try to take the puck away. That can lead to him ending up a little bit on his back foot when players challenge him but it also leads to him being able to break up play nicely. Nordberg anticipates passes well and uses his stick to break up play on a consistent basis… Sometimes his decision making is lacking and he tries to do too much and loses the puck.”– Mikael Holm, Swedish Scout/ SMAHT Scouting

“One thing that has caught my eye offensively is his ability to use space to his advantage, his heavy shot and his ability to make tape-to-tape passes in the slot to set up teammates. Nordberg can find difficulty sometimes while entering the offensive zone by trying to do too much, I believe he should push to the outside more than he does as it results in quite a few turnovers.”– Gavin Chiasson, Recruit Scouting

Strengths

Strong defensive game
Gap control and positioning
Mobility and speed
Physicality
Under Construction- Improvements to Make
Improve decision making
Puck control
Learn to simplify things

NHL Potential

Based on his skating and framework for a two-way defender, Nordberg would be a welcoming addition to any team’s prospect pool as a potential top-four player, capable of also playing in a shutdown role. His mobility and offensive game fits that of the modern-day defenseman but also has the edge and physical play that team’s still find valuable. Look for him to be factor in all situations as he can be a reliable player.

Risk- Reward Analysis

Risk- 2/5, Reward 3.5/5

Fantasy Hockey Potential

Offense- 6.5/10, Defense 6.5/10

Awards/ Achievements

Nordberg was drafted 43rd overall in the 2022 USHL Entry Draft by the Youngstown Phantoms.

Sens draft 6'2 RW Oskar Pettersson with 72nd pick. I like the stats

https://www.hockeydb.com/...s/pdisplay.php?pid=245666

Sens draft RH RW Oskar Pettersson (6'2" 198 lbs) at 72nd OA in the 3rd Round.

https://www.eliteprospect...r/562987/oskar-pettersson

Sens draft LHD Tomas Hamara (6' 185 lbs) at 87th in the 3rd Round.

https://thehockeywriters....a-2022-nhl-draft-profile/

Tomas Hamara
2021-22 Team: Tappara (Liiga)
Date of Birth: Mar. 9, 2004
Place of Birth: Praha, Czechia
Height: 6-feet, Weight: 185 pounds
Shoots: Left
Position: LD
NHL Draft Eligibility: First-Year Eligible

Rankings

FC Hockey: 66th
TSN/Bob McKenzie: 56th
TSN/Craig Button: 44th
NHL Central Scouting (EU Skaters): 21st


Tomas Hamara is a sturdy two-way defender who is excellent at supporting his team’s rushes through the neutral zone. He is slightly more offensively minded than defensive, as he can use his great puck skills and calm demeanor to support his teammates. He is not a dynamic talent by any means, which is why he is projected in the second or third round rather than the first.

Hamara is unlikely to stand out too much for an excellent skilled move, but he will stand because he infrequently makes costly mistakes. He is terrific at keeping a cool head in high-pressure situations and making a smart, safe move. He has a solid playmaking game, which he utilizes to great effect while carrying the puck on exits from his defensive zone.

At 6-feet tall and roughly 185 pounds, Hamara doesn’t have excellent size, though he is quite sturdy and is good at maintaining possession through contact. He is not the most physical player, as he prefers to use his stick to break up plays rather than laying a hit.

His defensive positioning is good, and his gap control while defending on the rush stands out as a strength of his. Some of his stick checks against a rush are a little too bold for the NHL level, as the better players will be able to blow right by him, but he has been quite successful at defending in these situations thus far.

Many fans were first introduced to Tomas Hamara when he played for Team Czechia at the 2022 under-18 World Junior Championship, where he showed the world exactly what he is capable of. He was tied for second in points scored by defencemen at the tournament in May with eight points. He tied American Lane Hutson and was four points behind Sweden’s Mattias Hävelid, who led all defencemen with 12. Both Hutson and Hävelid have seen their draft stock improve because of their success in the tournament and are both expected to land somewhere toward the end of the first round or early in the second round.

Hamara was named one of the three best players on Team Czechia at the end of the tournament alongside Jiri Kulich, a near-lock for the first round in 2022, and Eduard Sale, who is likely to be drafted quite high in the 2023 draft.

Other THW Draft Profiles

Ryan Greene
Otto Salin
Denton Mateychuk
Tomas Hamara – NHL Draft Projection
Hamara saw his draft stock rise considerably after the tournament. He was generally ranked as a mid-third-round pick who would go just inside the top 100, but he is now being consistently ranked right around the 50th spot. I believe that with more time to reflect on his terrific performance at the 2022 under-18 World Junior Championship, an NHL GM will gladly select him in the second round. I believe he is easily a top-50 talent, and the pick with which he will be selected will reflect that.

Quotables

“A fluid, offensive defender who blends a great deal of deception into his rush patterns and transitional game. Above-average puck skills” – Cam Robinson, Director of Film Scouting for EPRinkside.com

“Very reliable in the defensive zone and at the defensive transition game, but he also supports the offense and flashes skills in the offensive zone.” – Miroslav Simurka, FCHockey

Strengths

Defending the rush
D-zone exits
Deceptive playmaking
Stick checking
Smooth and agile skater

Under Construction – Improvements to Make

Confidence to use his physicality
Straight line speed
Improve his shot

NHL Potential
Hamara has the potential to become a solid top-four defender in the NHL with a consistent two-way game that minimizes defensive errors and maximizes the talent of his teammates. He will likely see more time on the penalty kill than on the power play due to his lack of a dynamic offensive game and his consistent defensive game. If he’s able to maximize his potential at the NHL level, then he will become a dependable top-four defender who is capable of scoring somewhere from 20-30 points per season with really solid defensive results.

Risk-Reward Potential
Risk – 3/5. Reward – 4/5

Fantasy Hockey Potential
Offense – 6.5/10, Defense – 8/10

Awards/Achievements
2021-22 Liiga Champion
2022 U18 WJC All-Star Team

Sens draft LH C Stephen Halliday (6'4 209 lbs) at 104th OA in the 4th Round.

Stephen Halliday
2021-22 Team: Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL)
Date of Birth: July 2, 2002
Place of Birth: Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Height: 6-foot-4, Weight: 209 pounds
Shoots: Left
Position: Center
NHL Draft Eligibility: Third Year Eligible


Rankings:
McKeen’s Hockey: 123rd
Draft Prospects Hockey: 149th
NHL Central Scouting (NA Skaters): 161st

After sitting through two consecutive NHL drafts without hearing his name called, Stephen Halliday has built a very good case that he should finally be selected in the 2022 Draft. After three seasons of showing very minor improvements, he had an excellent season in the USHL this year.

In his fourth and final season in the United States Hockey League (USHL), Halliday was dominant, scoring 95 points in 62 games, enough to rank second in the league. He nearly doubled his point total from the 2020-2021 season (48 points) in only 10 more games. Halliday also set a career-high plus-minus rating, finishing with a plus-29 as well as winning the USHL’s Curt Hammer Award given to the league’s Gentleman of the Year despite amassing 52 penalty minutes.

Stephen Halliday, Dubuque Fighting Saints (Jenae Anderson / The Hockey Writers)

The first thing you notice about Halliday is his size. At 6-foot-4 and over 200 pounds, he towers over most of his opponents. He has some skills that are typical of someone with his size, a good track record in physical puck battles, and a heavy net-front presence, but he also has some traits that are uncommon for such a big player, such as his surprising speed. His shot was underwhelming through his first few years, but his sheer strength has helped improve the power of his shot.

Skating was the biggest issue that many talent evaluators had with Halliday’s game in the past, and he has clearly been working on that as his stride has smoothed out a bit (though I would still consider him a below-average skater), and his speed has improved enough that he is tough to stop or knock off the puck when he gets going in a straight line.

Part of his success this season was due to his physical maturity in comparison to most of his USHL opponents, but Halliday’s improved skating and shooting are the biggest reasons he took such a big step forward in his development. He has committed to play for Ohio State University in the NCAA next season, and he will cement himself as a legitimate NHL prospect if he can show that his offense and skating are good enough to keep up with the collegiate level.

Stephen Halliday – NHL Draft Projection

This is Halliday’s final chance to be drafted, as his July 2022 birthday makes him ineligible for the 2023 NHL Draft. The remarkable improvements that he showed this season, paired with this being the last chance for an NHL team to claim exclusive rights to signing him, should lead to Halliday being selected in the later rounds (fourth to seventh) by a team willing to give this double-overaged player a shot. I would guess that he is finally selected in the fifth round.

Quotables

“He’s a big kid, which allows him to protect pucks very well, so he can extend plays because his puck protection is so good.” – Greg Brown, Dubuque Fighting Saints’ head coach

“Straight-line skater. Does not have great speed but has enough to make his size difficult to play against. Solid on his crossover but could use more drive and keep his feet moving.” – FCHockey Staff, FCHockey

Strengths

Large frame
Straight line skating
Playmaking
Good shot

Under Construction (Improvements to make)

Agility
Defensive positioning/instincts

NHL Potential

Halliday’s path to the NHL would be as a depth forward who can bring a physical presence to a team while chipping in with some good depth scoring and not being a liability on defense. He has all the tools to be that type of player but what remains to be seen is if his skating will be good enough to get him there. I expect that he will be a great AHL player who can be trusted in a depth role on an NHL team.

Risk-Reward Potential

Risk – 4/5, Reward – 3/5

Fantasy Hockey Potential

Offense – 6.5/10, Defense – 5/10

Awards/Achievements

2019-22 USHL All-Academic Team
2021-22 USHL Gentleman of the Year (Curt Hammer Award)
2021-22 USHL First All-Star Team

Sens draft LHD Jorian Donovan (6'2" 181 lbs) at 136th OA in the 5th Round.

2021-22 Team: Hamilton Bulldogs (OHL)
Date of Birth: April 5, 2004
Place of Birth: Calgary, AB, Canada
Ht: 6-foot-2 Wt: 181 pounds
Shoots: Left
Position: Defense
NHL Draft Eligibility: 2022 first-year eligible

Rankings

NHL Central Scouting: 81st (amongst NA skaters)
Recruit Scouting: 68th
Andrew Forbes’ March Rankings: 87th
Matthew Zator’s April Rankings: 78th
Bob McKenzie (TSN): 81st
Draft Prospects Hockey: 60th
FC Hockey: 79th

Jorian Donovan is probably already on a lot of NHL teams’ draft boards just for his explosive skating, offensive awareness and ability to move the puck quickly out of his own zone. As a defenceman in the modern NHL, you have to have all three to succeed, and Donovan has them all in spades. In only his first season in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), he has already become a key part of the powerhouse Hamilton Bulldogs as he scored 3 goals and 22 points in 64 games with them this season. He also has two points in six games in the playoffs so far as the Bulldogs are now in the OHL Final against the Windsor Spitfires.

Selected sixth overall by the Bulldogs at the 2020 OHL Priority Selection, Donovan credits his upbringing for his work ethic and competitive nature. Being the son of former NHLer and noted competitor, Shean Donovan, who played 951 games and racked up 705 penalty minutes, certainly helps as he was able to get advice and pointers from him as he grew up.

“I was obviously born into a competitive family, and growing up being competitive you always want to strive for the best and chase whoever is ahead of you.”

Jorian is a better skater and has a lot more offensive upside than his dad, even though Shean did put up a career-high 18 goals and 43 points for the Calgary Flames in 2003-04. Despite that outburst, Shean wasn’t known for his offensive side, rather his physicality, penalty killing and strong defensive game. Having said that, Jorian does credit his father for his skating and why he is the player and person he is today.

“One thing he told me is that you just have to hate losing more than you like winning,” said Donovan of his father. “You obviously get your genes from someone and I definitely got my skating from him. I thank him for that. I’m blessed to have good feet.”

Jorian Donovan Hamilton Bulldogs

In the future, Jorian will be able to keep leaning on him for direction as Shean is now a player development coach for the Ottawa Senators. He was very young when his dad was an NHL player, so the time he’s spent around the Senators’ organization on the development side has been invaluable, as he’s been able to experience an NHL dressing room before being drafted. That’s something not all draft-eligible prospects are privy to. Not to mention access to a resource of a veteran NHL player who played close to 1,000 games.

Donovan definitely has the makings of a top-four defenceman. With his size, mobility and confidence with the puck, he is perfectly suited for the NHL game right now. Add in his willingness to drive the play and attack the net, along with his competitive work ethic, and whatever team gets him could have a bigger Adam Fox-type defenceman on their hands. He, of course, still needs to keep improving his strength, decision-making, and consistency, but that will come with time and coaching. The two-way toolbox he has is intriguing and will probably keep him in the running for the second round come July 8.

Jorian Donovan – NHL Draft Projection

Ranked anywhere from the mid-second to early third round, Donovan will probably fall between 50 and 65 when all is said and done. In a league based on speed and transition, I’m sure he is well-liked in the NHL scouting community. Too bad we won’t be able to glean more about his personality at the 2022 NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo. Since the Bulldogs are currently in the playoffs and potentially will be competing for the Memorial Cup as well, he will not be attending despite being invited to the event. Regardless, scouts will still be able to watch him perform in the most pressure-packed of scenarios, the OHL Final, which could be more valuable than what information the Combine would ultimately provide.

Quotables

“Donovan is a quick, puck-moving defenseman with great mobility who can double as a power play quarterback. Compared to his peers, Donovan’s confidence with the puck stands out. He has a great first step and loves to jump into the rush. With the puck on his stick, he is not afraid to attack open lanes in the neutral zone and drive towards the net.” – Mat Sheridan, FC Hockey

“Donovan is an excellent puck handler and once he reaches top speed is difficult to contain and separate the puck and is excellent at using his body to protect the puck. While he can create space for himself, he has the vision, hockey sense and passing abilities to recognize where the next play is and usually makes the right decision. He has an excellent shot from the point that almost always finds the target and he shoots with a purpose – not always trying to beat the goaltender.” – Dominic Tiano, OHL Writers

“Another strong two-way defenseman, Donovan is a raw prospect that’s good at many things but not a star at anything particular. And that’s OK, because, as one Ottawa area scout described, “he’s an untapped talent ready for a huge boom.” Donovan is a smart puck-mover, but he needs to find a way to stay consistent and competitive shift-to-shift.” – Steven Ellis, The Hockey News

Strengths

Mobility
Explosiveness
Two-way game
Hockey IQ
Puck handling
Shot
Confidence with the puck
Work ethic

Under Construction (Improvements to Make)

Consistency
Decision-making

NHL Potential

If all goes well, Donovan has the potential to become a top-four defenceman in the NHL, or at the very least a solid bottom-pairing guy who can jump into the top four in a pinch. He will also be a contributor on the power play due to his mobility, hockey IQ and strong shot from the point. As I mentioned before, think a poor-man’s Adam Fox, except with more height.

Risk-Reward Analysis

Risk – 3/5, Reward – 4/5

Fantasy Hockey Potential

Offence – 7/10, Defence – 7/10

Awards/Achievements

Donovan was selected for the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game where he played for Team Red. He also placed third behind Danny Zhilkin and Matthew Savoie in the “Reaction with Puck” test during the Top Prospects Game sport testing combine finishing with a rating of 9.920 seconds. Finally he was invited to participate at the 2022 NHL Draft Scouting Combine, but did not attend due to OHL playoff commitments.

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Sens draft RH RW Camron O'Neill (6'1" 194 lbs) at 143th OA in the 5th Round.

https://www.eliteprospect...er/609494/cameron-o-neill

Sens draft G Kevin Reidler (6'6" 201 lbs) at 151st OA in the 5th Round.

https://www.eliteprospect...ayer/702280/kevin-reidler

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#Sens remain focused on: Getting a defenceman and moving Matt Murray. D Nikita Zaitsev and RW Connor Brown may also be moved. Lots happening.
- spatso

I still don't see how any Murray trade would go down. Both in cost, and whcih team would want to take him on.

I still don't see how any Murray trade would go down. Both in cost, and whcih team would want to take him on.
- david22

[sarcasm] EK has it on his rumour chart as an E4 now so it must be happening. [/sarcasm]

After last year's gong show, I'm pleasantly surprised by the quality of their selections this year. For a team with so few European prospects, they weren't shy about going pretty hard into SWE/CZE, and identifying NHL-potential. They balanced taking a couple of players they really liked earlier than expected (e.g. Nordberg, Pettersson) with picking up a couple of players with high potential later than expected (e.g. Hamara, Donovan). And they kept the character picks and calculated risks to the mid/late rounds, and positionally added much-needed depth at RW & D.

There are no grand-slams, but there are a number of nice additions to the depth of the prospect system, at least a couple of which should help the team replenish its supporting talent as they shift into a more competitive mode.

Sens select LHD Theo Wallberg (6'4" 187 lbs) at 168th OA in the 6th Round.

https://www.eliteprospect...ayer/588623/theo-wallberg

After last year's gong show, I'm pleasantly surprised by the quality of their selections this year. For a team with so few European prospects, they weren't shy about going pretty hard into SWE/CZE, and identifying NHL-potential. They balanced taking a couple of players they really liked earlier than expected (e.g. Nordberg, Pettersson) with picking up a couple of players with high potential later than expected (e.g. Hamara, Donovan). And they kept the character picks and calculated risks to the mid/late rounds, and positionally added much-needed depth at RW & D.

There are no grand-slams, but there are a number of nice additions to the depth of the prospect system, at least a couple of which should help the team replenish its supporting talent as they shift into a more competitive mode.
- khawk

100% agreed. This has been an excellent draft for the Sens. Well rounded drafting and the DeBrincat trade was a home run in my books.

Saw somewhere that Dorion has been given $75m cap by trustee board. He still has room to do a deal for Chychrun and sign Giroux. But, he needs to be able to move Murray $6.25m, Zaitsev $4.5m and Connor Brown $3.6m.

Still lots of runway left to sign Norris, Formenton and Josephthis summer and keep enough in reserve for Stuzle next year.

Saw somewhere that Dorion has been given $75m cap by trustee board. He still has room to do a deal for Chychrun and sign Giroux. But, he needs to be able to move Murray $6.25m, Zaitsev $4.5m and Connor Brown $3.6m.

Still lots of runway left to sign Norris, Formenton and Josephthis summer and keep enough in reserve for Stuzle next year.
- spatso

If he can pull of trades involving Murray and Zaitsev for minimal draft / prospect expenditure, Mr. Dorian will have had an excellent draft / pre-off season.

If he can follow that up by avoiding any unfortunate FA signings while getting Norris, Formenton and Joseph signed within relatively reasonable cap hits, this will have been a tremendous step to contention for the Sens.

If he can acquire Chychrun for a reasonable deal, that would be the cherry on top.

100% agreed. This has been an excellent draft for the Sens. Well rounded drafting and the DeBrincat trade was a home run in my books.
- HoweHatrick

I see Debrincate's name being displayed on a Sens a jersey with the #12.

Hope it is not a bad omen for Shane Pinto.

Going to be hard to get Chychrun without giving up either Pinto or Greig.