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Senators Prospect Roundup: Tough Times on the Farm

One of the more patronizing proverbs in the English language is that "all good things must come to an end". It is also most certainly true, as much in hockey as anything else. For the Binghamton Senators of 2011-2012, just when something seems like it may be turning

Top 25 under 25, no. 20: Patrick Wiercioch

The next big name in the Ottawa Senators prospect cupboard is defenceman Patrick Wiercioch, drafted in the second round (42 overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. For a time, Wiercioch was one of the most highly-touted prospects in the system after Erik Karlsson, as he was billed as a

Top 25 under 25, no. 21: Jean-Gabriel Pageau

Although it's still early, the 2011 NHL Entry Draft is looking like it could be one of the most important in Ottawa Senators history. On top of three first-round selections (the most the Senators have ever had), some of Ottawa's late-round picks look like they have

Top 25 Under 25, no. 22: Filly Makes the Cut

Ah, the first hint of controversy in the air. A drop of blood in the water. The Top 25 Under 25 was progressing without much debate, but this question was sure to arise at some point. Where does Nikita Filatov fit? How does one balance his apparently elite skill with

Senators Prospect Roundup: February 28, 2012

After what was likely a thorough consideration of the rental forwards market, Bryan Murray took a pass. Many pundits openly wondered how much values were inflated by the relative dearth of available talent. Indeed, the TSN panel that frequented my TV screen over the course of the day expressed outright

Top 25 Under 25, no. 23: Fredrik Claesson

The Top 25 Under 25 series continues with its first segment looking at a Swedish player. I don't happen to think I'm giving away too much by saying that Fredrik will not be the only Swede on the countdown. Coming into the 2011 NHL Draft, the

Top 25 Under 25, no. 24: Derek Grant

There have been a few drafts in the 20-year history of the Senators in which almost all of the players selected have gone on to play a role in the franchise. 2008 is shaping out to be one such instance. Trading up for the 15th overall pick, Ottawa drafted Erik