Nail Yakupov is a 17 year old right winger currently playing for the CHL Sarnia Sting. He was drafted second overall by the Sting in the 2010 CHL draft. Yakupov went on to have an outstanding rookie season recording 49 goals and 101 points in 65 games, being awarded the CHL Rookie of the Year award. According to TSN analyst Bob McKenzie, he has Yakupov ranked as the number one selection in next years draft. Yakupov draws comparisons to NHL superstar Alexander Oveckin because he is strong on the puck, feisty, and has the ability to win a game single handedly.
What would Nail Yakupov bring to the Ottawa Senators?
Yakupov would bring an ability to score goals which this team has had significant problem doing in the past couple of seasons. This team has not seen a gifted goal scorer since Dany Heatley left town. He would put people in the seats at Scotia Bank Place because of his superstar skill set, and playing along side a center as talented as Jason Spezza, you can bet your hat that he will put up tons of points.
Alex Galchenyuk
Alex Galchenyuk is a 17 year old center who plays for the Sarnia Sting of the CHL on a line with Nail Yakupov. The Sting made Galchenyuk the number 1 selection in the 2010 CHL entry draft. In his rookie season he recorded 83 points in 68 games. Former Detroit Red Wing and Hockey Hall of Famer Igor Larionov had this to say about Galchenyuk,“His hockey sense and his abilities are incredible,” Larionov noted. “He knows how to take a hit, how to give a hit and he has great instincts.” TSN analyst Bob Mackenzie has him listed as going fourth overall in next years draft.
What would Alex Galchenyuk bring to the Ottawa Senators?
Alex Galchenyuk would bring his vision and playmaking abilities to the Ottawa Senators, making the team mates he plays with better. Acquiring Galchenyuk would solidify the organizational depth down the centre position, and perhaps in a few years, we could see three dangerous scoring lines with Jason Spezza, Mika Zibanejad and Alex Galchenyuk centring them.
Matt Dumba is a 17 year old defenceman playing for the Western Hockey League Red Deer Rebels. Dumba was selected fourth overall by the rebels in the 2009 WHL entry draft. In the 2010-11 season he recorded 15 goals and 26 points for the rebels and went on to play for Canada at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge leading all skaters with 12 assists in 6 games. Dumba is adept at running a smooth powerplay and laying a devastating check. He is already being compared to Toronto Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf. TSN analyst Bob Mackenzie has Dumba rated number two overall at next years draft.
What would Matt Dumba bring to the Ottawa Senators?
Matt Dumba would bring a physical presence to the Ottawa Senators defence that has been missing ever since Anton Volchenkov left for New Jersey. Only now is the organization finally getting tough defencemen back into the lineup, such as top prospect Jared Cowen. If Ottawa acquried Dumba at the draft we would have one of the best looking future bluelines in the league with a top 4 of Karlsson, Cowen, Rundblad and Dumba weaving in physicallity and puck-moving ability for years to come.
Ryan Murray is a 17 year old defenseman who is currently playing for the WHL Everett Silvertips. In his rookie season he amassed 27 points in 52 games. In his second season he increased his point total to 46 in 70 games. Murray is a tremendous two-way player, solid defensively in his own zone and a threat in the offensive zone. This summer he captained the gold medal winning Canadian squad at the Ivan Hlinka tournament. TSN analyst Bob Mackenzie has Murray ranked number 6 for all 2012 NHL Entry Draft eligible prospects.
What would Ryan Murray bring to the Ottawa Senators?
Ryan Murray would solidify the Senators blue line with a physical presence and offensive ability. His two way game is outstanding and playing with players such as Erik Karlsson and David Rundblad, who are both offensive powerhouses but sometimes defensive liabilities, he has the ability to cover up for their short-comings and allow them to create offensive chances while also pitching in himself. He also is a strong leader and having leaders are important for playoff runs.
Filip Forsberg
Filip Forsberg is a swedish left winger playing for Leksand in the Allsvenskan league in Sweden. Last August he represented Sweden at the Ivan Hlinka under-18 World Championship. He won a silver medal with the team and was a dominant force all throughout the tournament tallying 4 goals and 5 points in 5 games. TSN scout Craig Button says, “ [He] is a force of skill, size, power and will”. TSN analyst Bob Mackenzie has the swedish forward going #2 in the preseason rankings.
What would this player bring to the Ottawa Senators?
Filip Forsberg would bring a physcial presence to the Ottawa Senators top six forwards that has been seldom seen in past teams. Along with fellow swede Mika Zibanejad, teams will have trouble dealing with these two night in and night out, either being crushed in the Senators zone or scored on in theirs.
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Nail Yakupov
Nail Yakupov is a 17 year old right winger currently playing for the CHL Sarnia Sting. He was drafted second overall by the Sting in the 2010 CHL draft. Yakupov went on to have an outstanding rookie season recording 49 goals and 101 points in 65 games, being awarded the CHL Rookie of the Year award. According to TSN analyst Bob McKenzie, he has Yakupov ranked as the number one selection in next years draft. Yakupov draws comparisons to NHL superstar Alexander Oveckin because he is strong on the puck, feisty, and has the ability to win a game single handedly.
What would Nail Yakupov bring to the Ottawa Senators?
Yakupov would bring an ability to score goals which this team has had significant problem doing in the past couple of seasons. This team has not seen a gifted goal scorer since Dany Heatley left town. He would put people in the seats at Scotia Bank Place because of his superstar skill set, and playing along side a center as talented as Jason Spezza, you can bet your hat that he will put up tons of points.
Alex Galchenyuk
Alex Galchenyuk is a 17 year old center who plays for the Sarnia Sting of the CHL on a line with Nail Yakupov. The Sting made Galchenyuk the number 1 selection in the 2010 CHL entry draft. In his rookie season he recorded 83 points in 68 games. Former Detroit Red Wing and Hockey Hall of Famer Igor Larionov had this to say about Galchenyuk,“His hockey sense and his abilities are incredible,” Larionov noted. “He knows how to take a hit, how to give a hit and he has great instincts.” TSN analyst Bob Mackenzie has him listed as going fourth overall in next years draft.
What would Alex Galchenyuk bring to the Ottawa Senators?
Alex Galchenyuk would bring his vision and playmaking abilities to the Ottawa Senators, making the team mates he plays with better. Acquiring Galchenyuk would solidify the organizational depth down the centre position, and perhaps in a few years, we could see three dangerous scoring lines with Jason Spezza, Mika Zibanejad and Alex Galchenyuk centring them.
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Matt Dumba
Matt Dumba is a 17 year old defenceman playing for the Western Hockey League Red Deer Rebels. Dumba was selected fourth overall by the rebels in the 2009 WHL entry draft. In the 2010-11 season he recorded 15 goals and 26 points for the rebels and went on to play for Canada at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge leading all skaters with 12 assists in 6 games. Dumba is adept at running a smooth powerplay and laying a devastating check. He is already being compared to Toronto Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf. TSN analyst Bob Mackenzie has Dumba rated number two overall at next years draft.
What would Matt Dumba bring to the Ottawa Senators?
Matt Dumba would bring a physical presence to the Ottawa Senators defence that has been missing ever since Anton Volchenkov left for New Jersey. Only now is the organization finally getting tough defencemen back into the lineup, such as top prospect Jared Cowen. If Ottawa acquried Dumba at the draft we would have one of the best looking future bluelines in the league with a top 4 of Karlsson, Cowen, Rundblad and Dumba weaving in physicallity and puck-moving ability for years to come.
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Ryan Murray
Ryan Murray is a 17 year old defenseman who is currently playing for the WHL Everett Silvertips. In his rookie season he amassed 27 points in 52 games. In his second season he increased his point total to 46 in 70 games. Murray is a tremendous two-way player, solid defensively in his own zone and a threat in the offensive zone. This summer he captained the gold medal winning Canadian squad at the Ivan Hlinka tournament. TSN analyst Bob Mackenzie has Murray ranked number 6 for all 2012 NHL Entry Draft eligible prospects.
What would Ryan Murray bring to the Ottawa Senators?
Ryan Murray would solidify the Senators blue line with a physical presence and offensive ability. His two way game is outstanding and playing with players such as Erik Karlsson and David Rundblad, who are both offensive powerhouses but sometimes defensive liabilities, he has the ability to cover up for their short-comings and allow them to create offensive chances while also pitching in himself. He also is a strong leader and having leaders are important for playoff runs.
Filip Forsberg
Filip Forsberg is a swedish left winger playing for Leksand in the Allsvenskan league in Sweden. Last August he represented Sweden at the Ivan Hlinka under-18 World Championship. He won a silver medal with the team and was a dominant force all throughout the tournament tallying 4 goals and 5 points in 5 games. TSN scout Craig Button says, “ [He] is a force of skill, size, power and will”. TSN analyst Bob Mackenzie has the swedish forward going #2 in the preseason rankings.
What would this player bring to the Ottawa Senators?
Filip Forsberg would bring a physcial presence to the Ottawa Senators top six forwards that has been seldom seen in past teams. Along with fellow swede Mika Zibanejad, teams will have trouble dealing with these two night in and night out, either being crushed in the Senators zone or scored on in theirs.
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