Player Discussion Tyler Kleven (D) at 44th Overall (Sens traded up)

[Tuna99]

Tend to agree with your take however I think Yak might surprise and arrive at the start of next season and take the 3RD role from JBD.

Which when you think about it. Kleven will be breaking in Yak with about 100 games of NHK experience at that point. Don’t see them breaking up Zub/Sandy Chaby/Jensen if the team makes the playoffs.
So makes sense to me they are playing Kleven and Hamonic together, want to get Kleven as mature and as ready as possible and best way to do that is omay him with a grizzled vet

 

[bicboi64]

Tend to agree with your take however I think Yak might surprise and arrive at the start of next season and take the 3RD role from JBD.

I like the idea of JBD as a placeholder/benchmark that Yak has to surpass to make the roster. JBD is fine on the 3rd pair but nothing special, with room to grow. If Yak can't beat him out for a spot, more development and slow cooking.

 

[PlayersLtd]

Yak sticking next year without significant time in the A is pretty low probability. Just sayin', temper expectations, there will be growing pains.

If he keeps up with Dickinson at the World Jr's as Canada's best all around every situation defender then odds go up but as an offence first dman it is very unlikely that he breaks in as easily as this pre-season had us believe and wins trust over JBD.

That's taking nothing away from the player, it speaks more to how the team is likely to handle his development.

 

[BondraTime]

He’s been a revelation for the 3rd pairing.

A guy that with size and strength, that can skate that well is extremely valuable.

The fact he has some great hockey IQ and passable puck skill to go with it is very good news for the Sens.

He makes the right reads and right plays almost every shift. That is unexpected.

Still rookie mistakes, but the fundamentals are all being shown. He’s looking to be an Edmunson type guy, which is unreal for the Sens.

 

[jbeck5]

Yak sticking next year without significant time in the A is pretty low probability. Just sayin', temper expectations, there will be growing pains.

If he keeps up with Dickinson at the World Jr's as Canada's best all around every situation defender then odds go up but as an offence first dman it is very unlikely that he breaks in as easily as this pre-season had us believe and wins trust over JBD.

That's taking nothing away from the player, it speaks more to how the team is likely to handle his development.

This. People need to be patient.

He's putting up a worse pace than last year in junior, so people need to be realistic that there will be growing pains, and development is not linear.

It's entirely possible that he put up a worse year than last year and looks worse at camp next year because of the lesser excitement levels, and then takes the year in the AHL to get used to pro hockey and comes back bigger and stronger in 2 years to make the jump. Heck, he could need 2 years in the AHL.

 

[KnuckChuckinTkachuk]

This. People need to be patient.

He's putting up a worse pace than last year in junior, so people need to be realistic that there will be growing pains, and development is not linear.

It's entirely possible that he put up a worse year than last year and looks worse at camp next year because of the lesser excitement levels, and then takes the year in the AHL to get used to pro hockey and comes back bigger and stronger in 2 years to make the jump. Heck, he could need 2 years in the AHL.

I feel like once Calgary trades Yak to a contender, his true colors will shine again and we will see his full potential at the WJHC. I believe he makes a serious push for the roster next year but could be blocked by JBD. I'm fine with either scenario.

 

[Wondercarrot]

Thought he’d be fine this year but Kleven has exceeded my expectations.
Buys time like a vet to open up ice on breakouts from deep in our end, uses his size really well to protect pucks, has the smarts and skill to make those clean passes. Lovely player.
If he can crank up the meanness/college physicality over the next couple years as he settles in what a package he brings to the table on that pairing.

 

[SensFactor]

Hes needs to learn when to pinch smarter

 

[Dionysus]

Hes needs to learn when to pinch smarter

Two bad pinches helping lead to the two late 3rd period goals was poor timing for sure.