After one complete season under new General Manager in Ottawa, and he has redone the Ottawa Senators making a couple blockbusters by trading up in the draft to select star center Alex Galchenyuk, Then days after the draft traded away Bobby Ryan to New Jersey, and potentially adding Marian Gaborik has redone the Senators in a whole new way.
When Burkholder was hired back in Feburary, Burkholder promised to continue his focus on building up his prospect pool, which he did having a whopping 21 selections in the 2012 OTHL Draft many in the 5th and 6th rounds in which Burkholder and team are hoping they can snag up a few gems.
Top 20 Prospects (Spring Rating):
1. C Alex Galchenyuk – 8.5C
2. LW Chris Krieder – 8.0C
3. LW Jaden Schwartz – 8.0B
4. C Ryan Strome – 8.0C
5. RW Tyler Toffoli – 8.0C
6. RW Beau Bennett – 7.5C
7. RW Richard Panik – 7.5C
8. C Boone Jenner – 7.0B
9. RW Stefan Noesen – 7.0B
10. LW Philip Danault – 7.0C
11. C Nick Shore – 7.0C
12. LW Ben Hanowski – 7.0D
13. C Daniel Cantenacci – 7.0D
14. C Steven Fogarty – 7.0D
15. D Troy Vance – 6.5C
16. D Troy Rutkowski – 6.5C
17. G Adam Wilcox – 6.5D
18. LW Brock McGinn – 6.5C
19. LW Coda Gordon – 6.5D
20. RW Connor Brown – 6.5D
1. (NR) C Alex Galchenyuk (8.5C)
2012-13 Team: Sarnia Sting (OHL)
Stats: 2GP, 0G-0A-0P. Even
Drafted: 2012: 1st Round, 3rd Overall
Going into the draft it was no secret that the Ottawa Senators wanted to trade up to land another forward many thought it was going to Mikhail Grigorenko, instead the Ottawa Senators moved up and selected Alex Galchenyuk, the teammate of number one pick in the draft Nail Yakupov. Galchenyuk had a serious knee injury that kept him out of the 2011-12 OHL season but fought back and played six games in the playoffs scoring four points. Highly skilled forward and if he can rebound he can be a superstar in the OTHL. He will most likely play this year in the CHL.
2. (2) LW Chris Kreider (8.0C)
2012-13 Team: New York Rangers (NHL)
Stats: 18GP, 5G-2A-7P, NA
Drafted: 2009: 1st Round, 27th Overall
Krieder will be a big rival to the Senators #3 rated prospect Jaden Schwartz once they both enter the OTHL. Kreider made his pro debut and went crazy in the NHL playoffs scoring seven points. Krieder is a big power forward, who is really fast at skating and has shown he can tickle the twine a few times when he was in college and in his brief playoff performance. He will be fighting for a roster spot for the Senators this season, but many believe in the organization he will remain a prospect till the 2013-14 season.
3. (1) LW Jaden Schwartz (8.0B)
2012-13 Team: St. Louis Blues (NHL)
Stats: 7GP, 2G-1A-3P, +1 (NHL Stats)
Drafted: 2009: 1st Round, 8th Overall
Jaden signed a Entry level contract with the Blues after a tremendous sophomore season with the Colorado College. In seven games he scored three points and shown he can compete in the big leagues. Schwartz lined up at LW where he is a very slick passer, and is a tremendous play maker. Jaden will stay a prospect along with Kreider where they both will have roles for next season.
4. (3) C Ryan Strome (8.0C)
2012-13 Team: Niagara Ice Dogs (OHL)
Stats: 46GP, 30G-38A-68P, +37 (OHL Stats)
Drafted: 2011: 1st Round, 5th Overall
Strome arguably could be a number one prospect on any other team, but that shows the depth of the Ottawa Senators prospect pool. Strome is highly touted prospect, and had a tremendous U20 WJC showed he is a cant miss prospect. He has great vision and passing ability and can be a very good number one center. Strome will stay in the OHL this season for some more seasoning.
5. (6) RW Tyler Toffoli (8.0C)
2012-13 Team: Manchester Manarchs (AHL)
Stats: 65GP, 52G-48A-100P, +31 (OHL)
Drafted: 2010: 2nd Round, 38th Overall
Tyler Toffoli is a pure scorer, there is no doubt about that at the CHL level scoring 164 goals in his four years playing in the OHL. He is a lethal shooter and reminds a lot of people of Tampa Bays Jeff Carter. He will head to the American Hockey League where he will get one more shot at improving his defensive game, along with his skating before he takes a run at the OTHL.
6. (4) RW Beau Bennett (7.5C)
2012-13 Team: Wilkes-Barrie Penguins (AHL)
Stats: 10GP, 4G-9A-13P, Even (WCHA)
Drafted: 2010: 1st Round, 23rd Overall
Beau Bennett will most likely be headed to the AHL. After a promising college career has turned out to be a career of weird injuries, and the 2011-12 campaign was no different after he feel and broke his wrist on a weird fall. The 2011-12 University of Denver star started to look like his first round status scoring 13 points in 10 games before missing rest of the year. He is a high end talent that can do slick passes and score pretty goals.
7. (5) RW Richard Panik (7.5C)
2012-13 Team: Norfolk Admirals (AHL)
Stats: 64GP, 19G-22A-41P, +13 (AHL)
Drafted: 2009: 2nd Round, 33rd Overall
Panik played his rookie season in Norfolk and played very well being fifth in team scoring. Panik shown that offensively he can be an impact player. He did fall in the rankings, but his talent hasn’t. He will play one more year in the AHL, before making the move to the OHL where many scouts believe he will be a sure fire top six forward. He could be one of the more consistent players for Norfolk, and eventually the Senators.
8. (NR) C Boone Jenner (7.0B)
2012-13 Team: Oshawa Generals (OHL)
Stats: 43GP, 22G-27A-49P, +12
Drafted: 2011: 2nd Round, 32nd Overall
Jenner was picked up by the Senators with the trade that sent Bobby Ryan to New Jersey. Jenner is a solid two way center who can score, assist, and play well in his own zone. He was selected to play for Canada in U20 WJC, where he just scored one goal in five games. He is a leader and was given the “C” for this upcoming season, and this season he will be one of the major players for Oshawa, and we can see how his talent level really is being one of the go to guys.
9. (7) RW Stefan Noesen (7.0B)
2012-13 Team: Plymouth Whalers
Stats: 63GP, 38G-44A-82P, +18
Drafted: 2011: 1st Round, 22nd Overall
Noesen started the season last year with a shoulder injury which ended up keeping him off the USA WJC roster, and many felt like it left a chip on Stefan’s shoulder and fought hard and ended up leading the Whalers in scoring, and had a great playoff run scoring fifteen points in seven games. Noesen plays with an edge and will be fighting for a OTHL roster spot in a year or two.
10. (8) LW Philip Danault (7.0C)
2012-13 Team: Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL)
Stats: 62GP, 18G-53A-71P, +11 (QMJHL)
Drafted: 2011: 1st Round, 30th Overall
Danault plays a similar style to Stefan Noesen which he is a aggressive and can play mean, and with skill which is important to fill out the bottom six of a lineup. Danault can slip into a top six role if he continues to develop on schedule. His game has gotten better, and better every year. Danault will turn pro come next season.
11. (10) C Nick Shore (7.0C)
2012-13 Team: University of Denver (WCHA)
Stats: 43GP, 13G-28A-41P, Even
Drafted: 2011: 3rd Round, 63rd Overall
Out of all the top end prospects for the Senators the player that opened the eyes for the team is none other than Nick Shore. Tripling his freshman numbers, and has improved his role for Denver. He comes into the season as the most accomplished forward on University of Denvers team. Shore is a slick passer and is a very good at the faceoff circle.
12. (11) LW Ben Hanowski (7.0D)
2012-13 Team: St. Cloud State (WCHA)
Stats: 39GP, 23G-20A-43P, Even (WCHA)
Drafted: 2009: 3rd Round, 62nd Overall
Hanowski is entering his senior season at St. Cloud state and at the age of 22 many feel like he is still a project type player. His skating is really keeping him down. Scoring wise he is a dynamo and can score at will at times. The question is can he work out his two-way game, and skate a little bit more? If he does he could be in the OTHL in a few seasons.
13. (12) C Daniel Cantenacci (7.0D)
2012-13 Team: Owen Sound Attack (OHL)
Stats: 67GP, 33G-39A-72P, +11 (OHL)
Drafted: 2011: 3rd Round, 68th Overall
Daniel Cantenacci is a bull in a china shop who is a streaky scorer who scores in bunches and cools off. A former number one pick in the OHL a few years ago, and is starting to play up to his hype. He is speady and if all goes well he can be a second line scorer. Due to his size he is more likely to be a winger in the OTHL.
14. (16) C Steven Fogarty (7.0D)
2012-13 Team: Notre Dame (CCHA)
Stats: 60GP, 33G-48A-81P, 0 (BCHL)
Drafted: 2011: 3rd Round, 83rd Overall
Steven Fogarty had a good season in the BCHL, he commited to Notre Dame where he will continue to grow for a few more years. He is a solid two way center who has a OTHL size. He will be a power forward in the OTHL, but is still a project and a ways away before he sniffs OTHL ice.
15. (18) D Troy Vance (6.5C)
2012-13 Team: Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL)
Stats: 57GP, 4G-20A-24P, +17
Drafted: 2011: 5th Round, 148th Overall
Vance has something you cant teach and that is size. He is a hulking 6’6” defender. He went to the QMJHL last season where he didn’t disappoint. He played well and many called him the demolition man. He was among third defenders scoring. He is big, mean, and mobile. He has a lot of room to grow, and he will have a increase role in Victoriaville this upcoming season.
16. (13) D Troy Rutkowski (6.5C)
2012-13 Team: Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
Stats:72GP, 13G-32A-45P, +18
Drafted: 2010: 4th Round, 99th Overall
Top 20 Prospects (Spring Rating):
1. C Alex Galchenyuk – 8.5C
2. LW Chris Krieder – 8.0C
3. LW Jaden Schwartz – 8.0B
4. C Ryan Strome – 8.0C
5. RW Tyler Toffoli – 8.0C
6. RW Beau Bennett – 7.5C
7. RW Richard Panik – 7.5C
8. C Boone Jenner – 7.0B
9. RW Stefan Noesen – 7.0B
10. LW Philip Danault – 7.0C
11. C Nick Shore – 7.0C
12. LW Ben Hanowski – 7.0D
13. C Daniel Cantenacci – 7.0D
14. C Steven Fogarty – 7.0D
15. D Troy Vance – 6.5C
16. D Troy Rutkowski – 6.5C
17. G Adam Wilcox – 6.5D
18. LW Brock McGinn – 6.5C
19. LW Coda Gordon – 6.5D
20. RW Connor Brown – 6.5D
1. (NR) C Alex Galchenyuk (8.5C)
2012-13 Team: Sarnia Sting (OHL)
Stats: 2GP, 0G-0A-0P. Even
Drafted: 2012: 1st Round, 3rd Overall
Going into the draft it was no secret that the Ottawa Senators wanted to trade up to land another forward many thought it was going to Mikhail Grigorenko, instead the Ottawa Senators moved up and selected Alex Galchenyuk, the teammate of number one pick in the draft Nail Yakupov. Galchenyuk had a serious knee injury that kept him out of the 2011-12 OHL season but fought back and played six games in the playoffs scoring four points. Highly skilled forward and if he can rebound he can be a superstar in the OTHL. He will most likely play this year in the CHL.
2. (2) LW Chris Kreider (8.0C)
2012-13 Team: New York Rangers (NHL)
Stats: 18GP, 5G-2A-7P, NA
Drafted: 2009: 1st Round, 27th Overall
Krieder will be a big rival to the Senators #3 rated prospect Jaden Schwartz once they both enter the OTHL. Kreider made his pro debut and went crazy in the NHL playoffs scoring seven points. Krieder is a big power forward, who is really fast at skating and has shown he can tickle the twine a few times when he was in college and in his brief playoff performance. He will be fighting for a roster spot for the Senators this season, but many believe in the organization he will remain a prospect till the 2013-14 season.
3. (1) LW Jaden Schwartz (8.0B)
2012-13 Team: St. Louis Blues (NHL)
Stats: 7GP, 2G-1A-3P, +1 (NHL Stats)
Drafted: 2009: 1st Round, 8th Overall
Jaden signed a Entry level contract with the Blues after a tremendous sophomore season with the Colorado College. In seven games he scored three points and shown he can compete in the big leagues. Schwartz lined up at LW where he is a very slick passer, and is a tremendous play maker. Jaden will stay a prospect along with Kreider where they both will have roles for next season.
4. (3) C Ryan Strome (8.0C)
2012-13 Team: Niagara Ice Dogs (OHL)
Stats: 46GP, 30G-38A-68P, +37 (OHL Stats)
Drafted: 2011: 1st Round, 5th Overall
Strome arguably could be a number one prospect on any other team, but that shows the depth of the Ottawa Senators prospect pool. Strome is highly touted prospect, and had a tremendous U20 WJC showed he is a cant miss prospect. He has great vision and passing ability and can be a very good number one center. Strome will stay in the OHL this season for some more seasoning.
5. (6) RW Tyler Toffoli (8.0C)
2012-13 Team: Manchester Manarchs (AHL)
Stats: 65GP, 52G-48A-100P, +31 (OHL)
Drafted: 2010: 2nd Round, 38th Overall
Tyler Toffoli is a pure scorer, there is no doubt about that at the CHL level scoring 164 goals in his four years playing in the OHL. He is a lethal shooter and reminds a lot of people of Tampa Bays Jeff Carter. He will head to the American Hockey League where he will get one more shot at improving his defensive game, along with his skating before he takes a run at the OTHL.
6. (4) RW Beau Bennett (7.5C)
2012-13 Team: Wilkes-Barrie Penguins (AHL)
Stats: 10GP, 4G-9A-13P, Even (WCHA)
Drafted: 2010: 1st Round, 23rd Overall
Beau Bennett will most likely be headed to the AHL. After a promising college career has turned out to be a career of weird injuries, and the 2011-12 campaign was no different after he feel and broke his wrist on a weird fall. The 2011-12 University of Denver star started to look like his first round status scoring 13 points in 10 games before missing rest of the year. He is a high end talent that can do slick passes and score pretty goals.
7. (5) RW Richard Panik (7.5C)
2012-13 Team: Norfolk Admirals (AHL)
Stats: 64GP, 19G-22A-41P, +13 (AHL)
Drafted: 2009: 2nd Round, 33rd Overall
Panik played his rookie season in Norfolk and played very well being fifth in team scoring. Panik shown that offensively he can be an impact player. He did fall in the rankings, but his talent hasn’t. He will play one more year in the AHL, before making the move to the OHL where many scouts believe he will be a sure fire top six forward. He could be one of the more consistent players for Norfolk, and eventually the Senators.
8. (NR) C Boone Jenner (7.0B)
2012-13 Team: Oshawa Generals (OHL)
Stats: 43GP, 22G-27A-49P, +12
Drafted: 2011: 2nd Round, 32nd Overall
Jenner was picked up by the Senators with the trade that sent Bobby Ryan to New Jersey. Jenner is a solid two way center who can score, assist, and play well in his own zone. He was selected to play for Canada in U20 WJC, where he just scored one goal in five games. He is a leader and was given the “C” for this upcoming season, and this season he will be one of the major players for Oshawa, and we can see how his talent level really is being one of the go to guys.
9. (7) RW Stefan Noesen (7.0B)
2012-13 Team: Plymouth Whalers
Stats: 63GP, 38G-44A-82P, +18
Drafted: 2011: 1st Round, 22nd Overall
Noesen started the season last year with a shoulder injury which ended up keeping him off the USA WJC roster, and many felt like it left a chip on Stefan’s shoulder and fought hard and ended up leading the Whalers in scoring, and had a great playoff run scoring fifteen points in seven games. Noesen plays with an edge and will be fighting for a OTHL roster spot in a year or two.
10. (8) LW Philip Danault (7.0C)
2012-13 Team: Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL)
Stats: 62GP, 18G-53A-71P, +11 (QMJHL)
Drafted: 2011: 1st Round, 30th Overall
Danault plays a similar style to Stefan Noesen which he is a aggressive and can play mean, and with skill which is important to fill out the bottom six of a lineup. Danault can slip into a top six role if he continues to develop on schedule. His game has gotten better, and better every year. Danault will turn pro come next season.
11. (10) C Nick Shore (7.0C)
2012-13 Team: University of Denver (WCHA)
Stats: 43GP, 13G-28A-41P, Even
Drafted: 2011: 3rd Round, 63rd Overall
Out of all the top end prospects for the Senators the player that opened the eyes for the team is none other than Nick Shore. Tripling his freshman numbers, and has improved his role for Denver. He comes into the season as the most accomplished forward on University of Denvers team. Shore is a slick passer and is a very good at the faceoff circle.
12. (11) LW Ben Hanowski (7.0D)
2012-13 Team: St. Cloud State (WCHA)
Stats: 39GP, 23G-20A-43P, Even (WCHA)
Drafted: 2009: 3rd Round, 62nd Overall
Hanowski is entering his senior season at St. Cloud state and at the age of 22 many feel like he is still a project type player. His skating is really keeping him down. Scoring wise he is a dynamo and can score at will at times. The question is can he work out his two-way game, and skate a little bit more? If he does he could be in the OTHL in a few seasons.
13. (12) C Daniel Cantenacci (7.0D)
2012-13 Team: Owen Sound Attack (OHL)
Stats: 67GP, 33G-39A-72P, +11 (OHL)
Drafted: 2011: 3rd Round, 68th Overall
Daniel Cantenacci is a bull in a china shop who is a streaky scorer who scores in bunches and cools off. A former number one pick in the OHL a few years ago, and is starting to play up to his hype. He is speady and if all goes well he can be a second line scorer. Due to his size he is more likely to be a winger in the OTHL.
14. (16) C Steven Fogarty (7.0D)
2012-13 Team: Notre Dame (CCHA)
Stats: 60GP, 33G-48A-81P, 0 (BCHL)
Drafted: 2011: 3rd Round, 83rd Overall
Steven Fogarty had a good season in the BCHL, he commited to Notre Dame where he will continue to grow for a few more years. He is a solid two way center who has a OTHL size. He will be a power forward in the OTHL, but is still a project and a ways away before he sniffs OTHL ice.
15. (18) D Troy Vance (6.5C)
2012-13 Team: Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL)
Stats: 57GP, 4G-20A-24P, +17
Drafted: 2011: 5th Round, 148th Overall
Vance has something you cant teach and that is size. He is a hulking 6’6” defender. He went to the QMJHL last season where he didn’t disappoint. He played well and many called him the demolition man. He was among third defenders scoring. He is big, mean, and mobile. He has a lot of room to grow, and he will have a increase role in Victoriaville this upcoming season.
16. (13) D Troy Rutkowski (6.5C)
2012-13 Team: Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
Stats:72GP, 13G-32A-45P, +18
Drafted: 2010: 4th Round, 99th Overall
Troy Rutkowski has great size, and has decent skills. He is more of a PP QB type defenseman who thinks offensive first, but still is a very successful in his own zone as well. He wasn’t signed to a ELC, and is hoping to latch on to a AHL team eventually this season but he’ll head back to Portland for his final season and hope he finds a home.
17. (15) G Adam Wilcox (6.5D)
2012-13 Team: University of Minnesota (CCHA)
Stats: 43GP, 2.91GAA, 23W-19L-1T, 3SO (USHL)
Drafted: 2011: 6th Round, 156th Overall
Wilcox has a winning pedigree and shows he has really good shot at making the pros. This upcoming season he is heading to Minnesota who is very prestigious, and will only help his stock at making the OTHL one day. Wilcox is hoping to cement himself as a starter and start making some impact in the college circuit.
18. (NR) LW Brock McGinn (6.5C)
2012-13 Team: Guelph Storm (OHL)
Stats: 33GP, 12G-6A-18P, -2 (OHL)
Drafted: 2012: 2nd Round, 50th Overall
The Brock McGinn pick was one of the more surprising picks in the 2012 OTHL Draft. The more shocking thing is that the team who drafted him (Rangers) traded him out right away. McGinn is a hard nosed working player who is a grinder. He isn’t a offensive player, but before his wrist injury he was going on a good scoring pace for him.
19. (NR) LW Coda Gordon (6.5D)
2012-13 Team: Swift Current Broncos (WHL)
Stats: 66GP, 30G-23A-53P, +2 (WHL)
Drafted: 2012: 5th Round, 124th Overall
Coda Gordon was a hot name heading into the draft, and some felt like he could go in the second round, but cooled down on draft day and ended up a Senator. A few years ago he came back after a serious injury. He is hard working, player who likes to drive to the net, and a play maker. Many feel like he could be the gem in the 2012 class. He will be staying in the WHL for a few seasons before making the jump.
20. (NR) RW Connor Brown (6.5D)
2012-13 Team: Erie Otters (OHL)
Stats: 68GP, 25G-28A-53P, -72
Drafted: 5th Round, 125th Overall
Out of that stat line -72 is scary, but so was the Otters last season. With the selection of Connor McDavid that could help jump start this team. Connor Brown at the age 17 led the Otters on a dismal season. He is a slick passer and can net some goals, and is still a little ways away before he turns pro.
17. (15) G Adam Wilcox (6.5D)
2012-13 Team: University of Minnesota (CCHA)
Stats: 43GP, 2.91GAA, 23W-19L-1T, 3SO (USHL)
Drafted: 2011: 6th Round, 156th Overall
Wilcox has a winning pedigree and shows he has really good shot at making the pros. This upcoming season he is heading to Minnesota who is very prestigious, and will only help his stock at making the OTHL one day. Wilcox is hoping to cement himself as a starter and start making some impact in the college circuit.
18. (NR) LW Brock McGinn (6.5C)
2012-13 Team: Guelph Storm (OHL)
Stats: 33GP, 12G-6A-18P, -2 (OHL)
Drafted: 2012: 2nd Round, 50th Overall
The Brock McGinn pick was one of the more surprising picks in the 2012 OTHL Draft. The more shocking thing is that the team who drafted him (Rangers) traded him out right away. McGinn is a hard nosed working player who is a grinder. He isn’t a offensive player, but before his wrist injury he was going on a good scoring pace for him.
19. (NR) LW Coda Gordon (6.5D)
2012-13 Team: Swift Current Broncos (WHL)
Stats: 66GP, 30G-23A-53P, +2 (WHL)
Drafted: 2012: 5th Round, 124th Overall
Coda Gordon was a hot name heading into the draft, and some felt like he could go in the second round, but cooled down on draft day and ended up a Senator. A few years ago he came back after a serious injury. He is hard working, player who likes to drive to the net, and a play maker. Many feel like he could be the gem in the 2012 class. He will be staying in the WHL for a few seasons before making the jump.
20. (NR) RW Connor Brown (6.5D)
2012-13 Team: Erie Otters (OHL)
Stats: 68GP, 25G-28A-53P, -72
Drafted: 5th Round, 125th Overall
Out of that stat line -72 is scary, but so was the Otters last season. With the selection of Connor McDavid that could help jump start this team. Connor Brown at the age 17 led the Otters on a dismal season. He is a slick passer and can net some goals, and is still a little ways away before he turns pro.
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