Alex Guptill
Age: 22 (Mar 5, 1992)
Birthplace: Newmarket, ONT
Hgt/Wgt: 6’3 183 lbs Pst: Left Wing
Acquired: In a trade from Dallas Stars involving Jason Spezza in July of 2014.
Contract: $67,500/$790,000 – 1st yr of 2 yr entry-level
Last Season: University of Michigan//Texas Stars; 31 games 12 goals 13 assists 20 PIM n/a // 5 games 0 goals 2 assists 6 PIM n/a
Notables:
- Scored 44 goals, 50 assists in 110 games for Michigan (2011-’14).
- Big body with offensive ability. Got a nose for the net scoring big goals for Michigan.
- Had a couple of off ice issues while at the University resulting in an on ice suspension.
- Still learning the game and his defensive responsibilities. Looked impressive in the recent rookie tournament for Ottawa.
Outlook: First full season in the pros could be the right fit along side Dziurzynski on the wing with Grant centering on the third line that could prove to be an effective trio, while serving at the same time in aiding Derek’s overall game. If there is discipline issues Richardson will set the message right from the get go.
Max McCormick
Age: 22 (May 1, 1992)
Birthplace: De Pere, WI
Hgt/Wgt: 5’11 183 lbs Pst: Left Wing
Acquired: Ottawa Senators – 6th round draft pick in 2011 (171st Overall).
Contract: $70,000/$630,000 – 1st yr of 2 yr entry-level
Last Season: Ohio State University; 37 games 11 goals 24 assists 40 PIM n/a
Notables:
- Had a bright career for Ohio: Team’s Rookie of the Year, two-time CCHA Rookie of the Week, CCHA All-Rookie Team choice in 2011-’12.
- CCHA Scholar-Athlete in 2012-13, two-time Ohio State Scholar-Athlete and Academic All-Big Ten choice.
- Participated in the Senators development camp the last three summers.
- Teammate with Dzingel at Ohio State. Second leading scorer behind Ryan. Looked impressive in the recent rookie tournament scoring two goals for Ottawa and getting into a brief scrap vs Toronto’s Matt Rupert.
Outlook: McCormick and Dzingel offer a one-two punch (pun intended after recent fisticuffs) injecting potentially some high energy offense to the line-up. Could be a valuable asset, along with his buddy from OSU, that will now spill over to the professional level. My Dark Horse pick for the club coming up after an impressive collegiate career.
– Coming up Friday: Scouting The 2014-’15 Binghamton Senators: Goaltending