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Top 25 Under 25, Winter 2013

Top 25 Under 25, no. 10: Stefan Noesen

Despite a 10-game suspension keeping him out of the World Juniors and decreased offensive production, Stefan Noesen is still one of Ottawa's most highly-regarded prospects, so much so that he even made a surprise appearance at the Senators' abbreviated 2013 training camp.

Top 25 Under 25, no. 12: Stephane Da Costa

When Stephane Da Costa was signed as a free agent by Ottawa a few summers ago, he seemed like a potential solution to Ottawa's then-longstanding need for a second-line centreman. Since then, the Sens have gone out and acquired a bunch of other young pivots, so it remains to be seen where Da Cost

Top 25 Under 25, number 14: Shane Prince

Another in a line of undersized skilled forwards, and another in a line of players plucked from the Senators backyard, Shane Prince looks to have a bright future with the Senators.

Top 25 Under 25, no. 15: Mike Hoffman

From being cut by his hometown team and passed over in the draft to QMJHL MVP and leader of his AHL squad, Mike Hoffman has seen his ups and downs. The time is fast approaching where his future in this organization is going to be decided.

Top 25 Under 25, no 18: Mark Borowiecki

Coming in at number eighteen on our Top 25 Under 25 is a current roster player: defenceman Mark Borowiecki.

Top 25 Under 25, no. 19: Fredrik Claesson

Coming in at number nineteen on <em>Silver Seven</em>'s Top 25 Under 25 is a Swedish stay-at-home defender. Fredrik Claesson is playing his first season in North America, manning the blueline in Binghamton after spending his junior career in the Djurgarden organization.

Top 25 Under 25, no. 20: Mikael Wikstrand

Perhaps one of the more surprising names to crack this list comes in at the twentieth spot: Swedish defenceman Mikael Wikstrand. The Mora defender is playing in Sweden's second-tier Allsvenskan league, but looks to challenge for a roster spot in years to come.