Prospect Info: 2024 7th OA : Carter Yakemchuk (RHD)

[Tuna99]

I'm going to need a larger sample of games to renew my faith in Travis Hamonic.

I think he’s golden for 14-16 minutes a night, his skating looks more relaxed then last year, he’s good for Dzone starts, don’t think you need him on the PK this year with Jensen, Zub, Sandy and Kleven here already. Sheltered minutes and wild slappers, I think he’ll be good with Kleven TBH.

 

[Golden_Jet]

Not surprised but I would've given him the 9 games.

Seems like we're down to 21 guys now?

F: Tkachuk, Stützle, Giroux, Perron, Norris, Batherson, Greig, Pinto, Amadio, Gregor, Ostapchuk, Cousins
D: Sanderson, Jensen, Chabot, Zub, Kleven, Hamonic, Bernard-Docker
G: Ullmark, Forsberg

IR: Highmore

I wonder if we keep just one extra guy around to preserve cap space of if we're eyeing someone on waivers.

Missing MacKewen

 

[DackellDuck]

Missing MacKewen

Right... darn. I try to block him out.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Right move. Getting closer to maybe seeing Travis “he’s only our 7th d man, if you’re worried he’s actually going to be playing any meaningful games you’re wrong he will only be in there in case of emergency” Hamonic playing in our top 6 opening night

 

[NyQuil]

Hopefully if we play a more structured game where all 5 players on the ice focus on their end... it benefits him.

The "forwards clear the zone as soon as the defenseman touches the puck" way of playing was probably the worst case scenario for a guy like Hamonic...

I think it's been said that the amount of whinging and worrying about third pairing defencemen is not consistent with their overall impact on the game.

From a depth perspective, it can be important, if they are forced into a top four role due to injury.

Clearly the team staff is willing to give him another shot so I guess we'll see how he does.

For a veteran though, I don't know how much he actually supports and shelters his defence parter or how much his partner shelters him.

 

[Erik Alfredsson]

No issue with him going back to Calgary. He probably could've hung in the NHL for a few games, but that's a lot of pressure on the kid. Just let him return to Calgary knowing he absolutely crushed it in the preseason and ready to carry that confidence into his season.

 

[DackellDuck]

Right move. Getting closer to maybe seeing Travis “he’s only our 7th d man, if you’re worried he’s actually going to be playing any meaningful games you’re wrong he will only be in there in case of emergency” Hamonic playing in our top 6 opening night

I don't think anyone associated with the team has ever said that about Hamonic. Going by Staios' comments over the summer, he was always in the plans. They clearly like him in the #6/7 role.

I expect he and JBD split the first ~40 games and then whoever's better gets the bulk of the work down the stretch. If they both suck and we're in the mix, we'll need to make a trade.

 

[SpezDispenser]

um what

i think he played 1 preseason game...that makes up for all of last year?

He looked night and day better than last year. I assume the surgeries were successful and he's got his mobility back, because last year....dude....

 

[Micklebot]

um what

i think he played 1 preseason game...that makes up for all of last year?

He played two preseason games and was moving much better than last year.

I think his season will depend on how his body holds up,

 

[Golden_Jet]

Thought he might get a couple of games, but this is the move for the long term.

 

[Agent Zuuuub]

Yakemchuk, Jenik, and even Gaudette the best players in pre season but none get a game lol.

 

[Norris4Norris]

Against really, really, really tough opponents though.

Florida, Montreal, LA, NJ, TB, Colorado, St Louis, NYR and Seattle.

That's an indoctrination by fire.

You're right, that's a tough start.

Ottawa management agrees, Yakemchuk is going back to the WHL.

Ottawa Senators send No. 7 pick Carter Yakemchuk to WHL | TSN

The Ottawa Senators have returned defenceman Carter Yakemchuk to the Western Hockey League's Calgary Hitmen, it was announced Monday morning.

www.tsn.ca

Next year, Yak and Sanderson will be unreal.

 

[BigRig4]

Probably the right move even if, selfishly, I wanted to see him play with the big club.

 

[bicboi64]

Dammit, I wanted to see that clapper on the PP.

 

[Senscore]

Yakemchuk, Jenik, and even Gaudette the best players in pre season but none get a game lol.

Training camp is a scam foisted upon us by Big Hockey.

 

[frightenedinmatenum2]

What a bunch of party poopers.

 

[lancepitlick]

I think this is the right move. The Sens have sucked, so on the one hand you'd kind of like to see what the new shiny thing can contribute.

On the other hand, I'd say the Sens have as much pressure on them as any other team in the NHL over the first 10 games of this season. It isn't like he's going to Florida, Colorado or the Leafs where he's insulated and the stakes are low.

The team needs to win now and there's zero room for rookie errors. Also the vibe might be VERY BAD if the team starts 2-7 or something. Even if a Florida starts 2-7 the assumption is that they'll turn it around and quickly and the atmosphere would be fine. Ottawa it'd be ugly.

 

[Sensinitis]

I like this decision because it shows that we mean business.

We're not at the point where we're giving "candies" to 19 year olds anymore. Yak had a GREAT training camp and preseason, and he could have played a couple of games, but that can potentially put our regular season record in peril if he costs us goals when the real show starts.

I don't mind this at all, and everybody agrees long-term it's the best move. He got a good taste. Let him dominate and let's see if he's improved even more by the time the WJC comes.

 

[zenator]

I don’t know man. This basically tells first year prospects they got no chance so just coast through your pre season.

Yaks hard work should have at least got him a game

He at least got 2-3 more exhibition games and another week. Parekh and Dickinson looked lost, couldn't keep up, and were sent back after 1-2 games.

But I would have liked to see him get 2-9 games. But I won't complain as management seems to be doing a good job, and appear to know what they're doing.

 

[Speatleysson]

Great decision, he looked fantastic but he's not ready. Cant wait to watch him at the world juniors.

 

[zenator]

Against really, really, really tough opponents though.

Florida, Montreal, LA, NJ, TB, Colorado, St Louis, NYR and Seattle.

That's an indoctrination by fire.

Good point. In those games, only Montreal is a easy win, and it's imperative the team has a good start.

 

[DrEasy]

Can they still call him back later in the season in case of injury to one of our RDs?

 

[Burrowsaurus]

I don't think anyone associated with the team has ever said that about Hamonic. Going by Staios' comments over the summer, he was always in the plans. They clearly like him in the #6/7 role.

I expect he and JBD split the first ~40 games and then whoever's better gets the bulk of the work down the stretch. If they both suck and we're in the mix, we'll need to make a trade.

Associated with the team no.

 

[Micklebot]

Can they still call him back later in the season in case of injury to one of our RDs?

Not really, we'd have to be on our 3rd emergency recall to get access to him.

 

[albator71]

I believe it's the correct decision to let him play significant minutes in junior and then gain experience at the World Juniors. He needs to play top minutes and have a great season in the WHL; it's the best thing for his development right now.