Rookie Roster Announced

Tuesday, 30 August 2011 12:35

Rookie Roster Announced

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It is a sign that the NHL off season is finally drawing to a close.

This afternoon, the Ottawa Senators have announced the 23 players that will represent the club at next weekend's rookie tournament to be held in Oshawa, Ontario.

Goaltenders:Robin Lehner (Binghamton - AHL, Ottawa - NHL), Matej Machovsky (Guelph - OHL, Brampton - OHL).

Defencemen: Mark Borowiecki (Clarkson - ECAC, Binghamton - AHL), Jared Cowen (Spokane - WHL, Binghamton - AHL), Eric Gryba (Binghamton - AHL), Jordan Fransoo (Brandon - WHL), Josh Godfrey (South Carolina - ECHL, Hershey - AHL, Chicago - AHL), David Rundblad (Skelleftea - SEL), Patrick Wiercioch (Binghamton - AHL, Ottawa - NHL).

Forwards: Louie Caporusso (Michigan - CCHA), Corey Cowick (Elmira - ECHL, Binghamton - AHL), Jakub Culek (Rimouski - QMJHL), Stephane Da Costa (Merrimack College - Hockey East, Ottawa - NHL), Derek Grant (Michigan State - CCHA, Binghamton - AHL), Wacey Hamilton (Medicine Hat - WHL), Darren Kramer (Spokane - WHL), Stefan Noesen (Plymouth - OHL), Jean-Gabriel Pageau (Gatineau - QMJHL), Andre Petersson (HV 71 - SEL), Shane Prince (Ottawa - OHL), Matt Puempel (Peterborough - OHL), Mark Stone (Brandon - WHL), Mika Zibanejad (Djurgardens - SEL)

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0 #1 Lurker 2011-08-30 11:40

Is there a schedule published anywhere for this tournament?

I live in the area and would love to take in a game or two.

+2 #2 SensChirp 2011-08-30 11:41

Quoting Lurker:

Is there a schedule published anywhere for this tournament?

I live in the area and would love to take in a game or two.

2011 rookie tournament schedule at Oshawa’s General Motors Centre
Saturday, Sept. 10: Pittsburgh vs. Ottawa, 2 p.m.; Chicago vs. Toronto, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 11: Ottawa vs. Chicago, 2 p.m.; Toronto vs. Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 13: Chicago vs. Pittsburgh, 2 p.m.; Toronto vs. Ottawa, 7 p.m.

0 #3 Lurker 2011-08-30 11:43

Thanks SC. I just found it as you posted.

+2 #4 Dirk Diggler 2011-08-30 11:45

I am disappointed that Silverberg isn't on the list. Is he already back in Sweden? Does he want to be a Sens full time?

+1 #5 SensChirp 2011-08-30 11:46

Quoting riceroni:

I am disappointed that Silverberg isn't on the list. Is he already back in Sweden? Does he want to be a Sens full time?

He will be staying over there for the duration of the season. Plan is for him to come to NA next season.

+2 #6 jakester 2011-08-30 11:57

What a loaded line-up. GO SENS GO!

0 #7 SlickRick 2011-08-30 11:57

This will be our stanley cup this year.

+1 #8 Sens-sational 2011-08-30 12:06

CANT WAIT FOR HOCKEY SEASON!!! Every day, I check all my hockey blogs and forums and I just get more and more excited for the season! Im a student in Toronto, and for the first time in a few years, I can afford to pay for cable TV! Hence, I get TSN!!! Caaaaant wait for hockey to be back.

Oh, and for what its worth, I want to see Foligno turned into the best third line winger in the NHL. A third line of Foligno-Smith-G reening would make my day (in a few years of course)!

Go Sens Go!

+2 #9 Lurker 2011-08-30 12:16

Just purchased tickets to 2 of the 3 games.

Looking forward to it!

+1 #10 Tcharger 2011-08-30 12:21

Not that this is news but just got this notification in a pool

Although it's just speculation at this point, the Islanders might be a good trading partner for Ottawa if they want to part ways with Filip Kuba. The Islanders are believed to be interested in acquiring a blueliner and they still need a bit of help getting over the cap. Kuba's production has dropped from 40 points in 2008-09 to just 16 points last season, but he's still a serviceable defenseman and a change of scenery might be to his benefit. Additionally, his $3.7 million cap hit should push the Islanders above the floor. From Ottawa's perspective, trading Kuba would open the door to Jared Cowen and David Rundblad both being on the Senators' opening game roster. Stay tuned.

(no Kuba is not on my team lol)

+4 #11 nuffsaid 2011-08-30 12:31

@Tcharger

I know its only speculation. But thats great. Anytime i hear about the possibility of dumping that tool, It's a good day.

+4 #12 PraiseAlfie84 2011-08-30 12:32

Please for the love of god let that be true, if we could ship Kuba out before the season started that would be fannnnnntastic!

+1 #13 Lurker 2011-08-30 12:35

Quoting Tcharger:

Not that this is news but just got this notification in a pool

Although it's just speculation at this point, the Islanders might be a good trading partner for Ottawa if they want to part ways with Filip Kuba. The Islanders are believed to be interested in acquiring a blueliner and they still need a bit of help getting over the cap. Kuba's production has dropped from 40 points in 2008-09 to just 16 points last season, but he's still a serviceable defenseman and a change of scenery might be to his benefit. Additionally, his $3.7 million cap hit should push the Islanders above the floor. From Ottawa's perspective, trading Kuba would open the door to Jared Cowen and David Rundblad both being on the Senators' opening game roster. Stay tuned.

I saw this on Rotoworld too. They quote the Ottawa Citizen as a source. I would have been more excited if the source was outside Ottawa.

+10 #14 Mat 2011-08-30 12:46

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO O!!! Not Kuba!!! OMG! Why do all the best players always want to leave Ottawa!!

Snif.

(In case Garth Snow is a Senschirp follower...)

+1 #15 miguel 2011-08-30 12:47

looks like half of our NHL roster for next year :)
we had better show well

0 #16 Mat 2011-08-30 12:48

Re: the Rookie Tournament

Man that's some talent we are icing this year. From the net, to the D to the O.

This team is going to be stacked in 3-4 years.

+1 #17 miguel 2011-08-30 12:51

Quoting Tcharger:

Not that this is news but just got this notification in a pool

Although it's just speculation at this point, the Islanders might be a good trading partner for Ottawa if they want to part ways with Filip Kuba. The Islanders are believed to be interested in acquiring a blueliner and they still need a bit of help getting over the cap. Kuba's production has dropped from 40 points in 2008-09 to just 16 points last season, but he's still a serviceable defenseman and a change of scenery might be to his benefit. Additionally, his $3.7 million cap hit should push the Islanders above the floor. From Ottawa's perspective, trading Kuba would open the door to Jared Cowen and David Rundblad both being on the Senators' opening game roster. Stay tuned.

(no Kuba is not on my team lol)

great stuff Tcharger, they may just be enought to get us into the playoffs next year

0 #18 SensFanInMTL 2011-08-30 13:00

Matt Puempel is gonna be a gem for the future. Hope he cracks the team immediately next year (2012-2013). A late 1st rounder like Corey Perry and Mike Richards who will hopefully live up to his potential.
What happens if Zibanejad makes the team? Who comes out? Regin? Foligno? Da Costa? Winchester?

0 #19 KD 2011-08-30 13:08

Man - I can't wait to see how these guys do. This is a good looking crop of D-men.

+1 #20 McLovin 2011-08-30 13:34

I guess they're happy enough with hoffman not to include him?

-1 #21 LeGatinois 2011-08-30 13:47

Quoting McLovin:

I guess they're happy enough with hoffman not to include him?

and jim o'brien ...

-5 #22 Tookie 2011-08-30 13:54

Chirp you have Puempel as playing for Ottawa - OHL, doesnt he play for the Petes?

I agree nice lineup, cant wait to see Noesen and Zbad & Pageau just cuz I think he will turn out to be like a Giroux!

-5 #23 Tookie 2011-08-30 13:58

Quoting miguel:

great stuff Tcharger, they may just be enought to get us into the playoffs next year

Wouldnt that put Ottawa under the cap floor? If we get rid of Kuba we must take money back aswell.

+1 #24 John Q. Spartan 2011-08-30 14:06

Can't wait for hockey season to start.

0 #25 SensChirp 2011-08-30 14:21

Quoting Tookie19:

Chirp you have Puempel as playing for Ottawa - OHL, doesnt he play for the Petes?

I agree nice lineup, cant wait to see Noesen and Zbad & Pageau just cuz I think he will turn out to be like a Giroux!

Pulled it from the Press Release but yep, you're right.

+2 #26 Hax 2011-08-30 14:38

Quoting Tookie19:

Quoting miguel:
great stuff Tcharger, they may just be enought to get us into the playoffs next year

Wouldnt that put Ottawa under the cap floor? If we get rid of Kuba we must take money back aswell.

I don't think so - last time I did the math as long as we have Filatov, Cowen and Rundblad counting against our NHL roster/cap we're okay without Kuba.

Okay - just hit capgeek and it actually would put is just over 200k BELOW the floor. Something that I'm sure we could easily fix. That's assuming we take $0 back in NHL salary that is.

Or if Da Costa makes the team we're fine anyway.

+1 #27 Mat 2011-08-30 14:43

Quoting Tookie19:

Chirp you have Puempel as playing for Ottawa - OHL, doesnt he play for the Petes?

I agree nice lineup, cant wait to see Noesen and Zbad & Pageau just cuz I think he will turn out to be like a Giroux!

Hey everyone! Come out and play! Tookie is having one of his good days!

0 #28 The Apostle 2011-08-30 14:48

Quoting Lurker:

I saw this on Rotoworld too. They quote the Ottawa Citizen as a source. I would have been more excited if the source was outside Ottawa.

It was referenced in a Montreal paper first I think

+1 #29 miguel 2011-08-30 15:23

I really cannot see anyone taking him unless they have another useless player making 4 mil per year to send back our way...someone like a Pascal Leclaire, anyone know what happened to him?

0 #30 Sandy 2011-08-30 15:30

Quoting Sens-sational:

CANT WAIT FOR HOCKEY SEASON!!! Every day, I check all my hockey blogs and forums and I just get more and more excited for the season! Im a student in Toronto, and for the first time in a few years, I can afford to pay for cable TV! Hence, I get TSN!!! Caaaaant wait for hockey to be back.

Oh, and for what its worth, I want to see Foligno turned into the best third line winger in the NHL. A third line of Foligno-Smith-Greening would make my day (in a few years of course)!

Go Sens Go!

Not a bad 3rd line there... could be a real pain in the ass. The defense for the rookie squad appears to be pretty young and inexperienced.. but Lehner...he will stand tall. He wants to make it to the NHL in 2012.. so I expect him to have a very good year.

The forward lineup looks pretty good. Come on show up Kadri..

0 #31 Sandy 2011-08-30 15:34

Quoting Tcharger:

Not that this is news but just got this notification in a pool

Although it's just speculation at this point, the Islanders might be a good trading partner for Ottawa if they want to part ways with Filip Kuba. The Islanders are believed to be interested in acquiring a blueliner and they still need a bit of help getting over the cap. Kuba's production has dropped from 40 points in 2008-09 to just 16 points last season, but he's still a serviceable defenseman and a change of scenery might be to his benefit. Additionally, his $3.7 million cap hit should push the Islanders above the floor. From Ottawa's perspective, trading Kuba would open the door to Jared Cowen and David Rundblad both being on the Senators' opening game roster. Stay tuned.

(no Kuba is not on my team lol)

Kuba is one of only 3 left side D... Cowen & Rundblad are both right side... so they won't replace Kuba.. who plays left side if Kuba is gone?

-2 #32 Sensnation 2011-08-30 15:39

Quoting Sandy:

Kuba is one of only 3 left side D... Cowen & Rundblad are both right side... so they won't replace Kuba.. who plays left side if Kuba is gone?

I'm pretty sure if that's the only thing keeping Kuba here the coach would be happy to try Lee, Carkner or someone else on the left. I wouldn't worry too much, at some point 1 of them will have to make a switch if Cowen, Rundblad, Karlsson and Gonchar are all right side D and part of the plans beyond this year.

-3 #33 Sensnation 2011-08-30 15:49

I really like that rookie camp roster ... it better dominate the shallow depths of the other organizations!

I would assume Hoffman & O'Brien are past being part of this tournament roster.

Looking forward to seeing how much work Wiercioch, Zibanejad and Da Costa have put in this summer.

0 #34 ibanez_guy 2011-08-30 15:58

...but, will it be on SportsNet?

0 #35 Yann 2011-08-30 16:07

Chirp, any reason why Hoffman, O'Brien, Cannone, Dziurzynski & Schira are not there ?? They are not rookies ??

0 #36 Sicilian 2011-08-30 16:41

I've got tickets to Saturday's game against the Pens and Tuesday's game against the Leafs.

0 #37 SensChirp 2011-08-30 17:12

Quoting Sicilian:

I've got tickets to Saturday's game against the Pens and Tuesday's game against the Leafs.

You'll have to give us a scouting report. Thinking about making the trip down myself too.

+1 #38 SensChirp 2011-08-30 17:18

Quoting Yann:

Chirp, any reason why Hoffman, O'Brien, Cannone, Dziurzynski & Schira are not there ?? They are not rookies ??

Can only invite so many players I suppose. Hoffman and O'Brien will both be key players in Binghamton next season and the team knows what they have with the other three. This is about giving some of the recent draft picks a chance.

0 #39 Floridasensfan 2011-08-30 18:18

Perfect chance to show where they are in development or how ready they are to step up.

They should dominate with that line up.

0 #40 SensFan1984 2011-08-30 18:27

Really psyched to see the outcome of these games. Future is bright for this organization and I'm proud to be a fan!

+4 #41 bruinbuster 2011-08-30 18:54

Good to see Gryba on the list. I just see him leaving this organization sooner than later if he isn't given a shot. I've seen him play and he is NHL material as far as I am concerned.

+5 #42 Bob Swarley 2011-08-30 19:10

Not to pick on you Sandy but I laughed pretty hard when you called the defense in the rookie tournament "young and inexperienced". Also, Cowen plays left side D, but has the ability to play both.

I'm excited to see some of the new draft picks play. It's a rookie tournament, so it's basically a hybrid of CHL and AHL talent. It's, theoretically, a step up from their usual opposition and it's nice to see the people we heard about on draft day actually play, and play together. Chemistry can be developed at this tournament and it's a good way to get everyone comfortable. I enjoy this tournament very much and I hope some of the games are aired somewhere.

0 #43 Sandy 2011-08-30 22:13

Quoting Bob Swarley:

Not to pick on you Sandy but I laughed pretty hard when you called the defense in the rookie tournament "young and inexperienced". Also, Cowen plays left side D, but has the ability to play both.

I'm excited to see some of the new draft picks play. It's a rookie tournament, so it's basically a hybrid of CHL and AHL talent. It's, theoretically, a step up from their usual opposition and it's nice to see the people we heard about on draft day actually play, and play together. Chemistry can be developed at this tournament and it's a good way to get everyone comfortable. I enjoy this tournament very much and I hope some of the games are aired somewhere.

Did not realize what I wrote until you pointed it out... yeah I guess rookies are 'young and inexperienced'. What in the hell was I thinking?

I wished it was on TV... but will have to do with the Team 1200..

-2 #44 111519 2011-08-30 22:57

carkner will be moved before kuba

+1 #45 -zs 2011-08-31 06:42

That depth is a little bit gross... Look at this third line!

Matt Puempel - Da Costa - Petersson
Mark Stone - Shane Prince - Mika Zibanejad
Stefan Noesen - Jean-Gabriel Pageau - Louie Caporusso

Jared Cowen - David Rundblad
Mark Borowiecki - Eric Gryba
Patrick Wiercioch - Jordan Fransoo

Lehner

0 #46 Lurker 2011-08-31 08:46

Quoting Sicilian:

I've got tickets to Saturday's game against the Pens and Tuesday's game against the Leafs.

Those are the games I'm going to as well.

Strongly thinking of going to the Sunday Chicago game too.

0 #47 Lurker 2011-08-31 09:08

On a side note, did anyone manage to catch the interview with Tim Murray on TSN Radio yesterday?

I missed it and can't seem to find a recorded version of it on the TSN website.

Just wondering if he had anything interesting to say.

0 #48 oakster15 2011-08-31 09:30

Quoting -zs:

That depth is a little bit gross... Look at this third line!

Matt Puempel - Da Costa - Petersson
Mark Stone - Shane Prince - Mika Zibanejad
Stefan Noesen - Jean-Gabriel Pageau - Louie Caporusso

Jared Cowen - David Rundblad
Mark Borowiecki - Eric Gryba
Patrick Wiercioch - Jordan Fransoo

Lehner

that is an unreal lineup. Zibby won't be on the wing though. they'll want to showcase him at C to see how he performs and maybe bump his chances of making the team this year

0 #49 St Nick 2011-08-31 17:02

Interesting lineup of players for the Rookie Tournement. Good size on defence & in net & it will be interesting to see who plays with who on the forward lines.

Puempel - Zibanejad - Noesen
Petersson - Da Costa - Grant
Prince - Caporusso - Hamilton
Kramer - Pageau - Stone
Cowick / Culek

Cowen - Rundblad
Weircioch - Gryba
Boroweicki - Fransoo/Godfrey

Lehner - Machovsky

0 #50 SensFanInMTL 2011-09-01 01:36

Man I'm re-watching all the interviews of the 3 1st rounders of this year's draft. I like the picks we drafted in their own fashion. Each kid has their own uniqueness and hope by next season that all 3 crack the team if 1 or none of them make it this year. I haven't been this stoked for the upcoming season in a long while. MacLean has taken everything he has learned from Mike Babcock which is a huge boost for us. This team will look almost entirely new in the coming years. Go Sens fuckin go!

0 #51 Miguel 2011-09-01 09:36

cant see any of the comments again, am I the only one?

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