A look at the top prospects of the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League
If there is club in National Hockey League (NHL) that is actually having prospects in a great number, it is Ottawa Senators in the Western Conference.
Senators have produced number of young player in recent past and its main cause being, the permission given to them, to pick up three players in the first round of the 2011 NHL draft last year. They took full advantage of that moment and selected three players,
which are very promising, talented and would have a lot to offer in future.
Pierre Dorion, the director of player’s personal of Ottawa Senators, talked about the improvement in their side after their general manager and assistant general manager took full advantage of three drafted players in first round last year. He also talked
about few signings as he said,
"We drafted a lot of skill last year. What we've done in [the 2011] draft and the three previous drafts is we really improved the depth of our prospects. When [general manager] Bryan [Murray] and [assistant GM] Tim [Murray] took over we had three players
returning in Binghamton and few players in junior we were going to sign, so the cupboard was really bare."
Dorion is satisfied that they have got enough players in all the positions, few of which would be playing in coming season and few in the future, as he added,
"I think at every position we have what I would call blue-chip prospects. Some are playing [with the Senators] right now; some will be playing down the road."
Following is the list of top prospects of Senators.
Cody Ceci
Cody Ceci is Senators’ most recent signing and a very talented defenseman. He was their top pick in the 2012 NHL draft, selected 15th overall in the first round.
The 18-year-old Canadian professional player has been playing for Ottawa 67’s in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and would be expected to break into the starting team very soon and would make his NHL debut in coming season.
Stefan Noesen
Stefan Noesen was one of Senators’ first round selectee of the 2011 NHL draft, selected at 21st. He had signed a contract with them just before the end of last year but has not made his debut yet.
The 19-year-old from Plano, Texas has been playing for Plymouth Whalers in the (OHL) and has been doing a brilliant job upfront as a right winger. He scored 77 points from 68 games in 2010-2011 season and 82 in 63 games last season which shows his talent.
Mike Zibanejad
Mike Zibanejad was Senators’ top pick in the 2011 NHL draft, selected at 6th. He has also made his NHL debut when he played nine games for them and scored one point, which was an assist.
He is currently playing in the Swedish Elite League for Djurgardens for last few years and was gold medal winner with Sweden national team in World Junior championships.
Shane Prince
Like Cody Ceci, Prince also plays for Ottawa 67’s in the OHL and was selected 61st overall in the second round of 2011 NHL draft. He mainly plays in the position of a left winger.
The Rochester, New York native had a great last season, as the 19-year-old finished with 88 points in the 59 games.
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