Prospect Info: 2024-2025 Ottawa Senators In the system

[The Devilish Buffoon]

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A clear reference to the Jakub Klepis selection…

 

[OD99]

? Are any of these guys going to be contributors in the NHL

I think we have to really hope so.

At least Moore and Montgomery have the size to play a variety of roles, but with our current pool we need someone to shine and profile points.

 

[Erik Alfredsson]

People said the same about Ryan Ellis throughout his junior career.

His elite offensive ability in junior didn't end up translating due to not being able to skate worth a damn, but developed into an excellent two-way D because of his high-end IQ.

Parekh should be fine defensively, and his offensive ability looks Karlsson-esque. Just unreal combination of smarts, skill and shooting ability from the blueline.

Taking an older (and yet) worse offensive RD over him just because of size and toughness is just classic Sens. Took Cowen over Ellis back in 2009 too.

Our scouting staff needs to be fired into the sun.

I think it's way too early to be calling it like this. Yakemchuk is a player with a ton of variety in his skillset. He's a very rare player that can shoot, can pass, has wicked hands, but is also has the frame to be a dominant physical presence as well. Parekh is much more one-dimensional in comparison, he's all about his game with the puck in the offensive zone. He's got a lot less to refine and work on compared to Yakemchuk, who was called a very raw player by just about every scout leading into the draft.

You don't draft players based on how well they do in juniors. You draft based on what you think they have the potential to be in the NHL. Development isn't linear, and it won't be a surprise if Yakemchuk takes a bit longer to become an impact player, considering he's going to be a player that will be able to contribute in every area of the game unlike Parekh who is essentially a glass cannon.