Ottawa Senators Players Ranked By Importance: #21-30

28. Matt O’Connor

Everybody knows about O’Connor, as his decision to sign with Ottawa was a huge deal in the media. Most teams in the league were interested in him, and it was really nice to see him pick Ottawa of all places. At the age of 23, he doesn’t have too much development left, and he may need only one season in the minors.

However, if he wants to prove he can play in the NHL he will need to play very well in his first pro season. He had a couple fantastic seasons at Boston University, but he needs to carry that over into a much harder league. He’s an important prospect, as if Craig Anderson and Andrew Hammond stumble, he’s next in line.

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