NHL.com is providing in-depth roster, prospect and fantasy analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, the top five prospects for the Ottawa Senators, according to NHL.com.

1. Carter Yakemchuk , D

How acquired: Selected with No. 7 pick in 2024 NHL Draft

2024-25 season: Calgary (WHL): 56 GP, 17-32-49

Yakemchuk made a solid bid to make the Senators roster out of training camp last season with five points (two goals, three assists) in three preseason games before the decision was made to return him to Calgary of the Western Hockey League.

He’ll be provided every opportunity to stick with Ottawa this season, especially after the improvements he’s made in the defensive zone.

“When the puck’s on ‘Yak’s’ stick, there’s no question what he can do and I think that’s alwa

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