24. Fredrik Claesson
Sept 25, 2013; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators defenseman Fredrik Claesson (49) controls the puck in the first period against the Montreal Canadiens in the first period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports
Claesson has yet to play his first NHL game, but he is well overdue. He has been in the AHL for the past three seasons, and his play has gotten better and better. He doesn’t have a high ceiling, as he’s a defensive defenseman but he would be better than many options on Ottawa’s current roster.
The only reason he hasn’t gotten called up is because of how many bad contracts Ottawa has. The team seems to really like him, but there really isn’t room. Chris Wideman will get the first shot to make the team, but if there’s a spot after that, Claesson will most likely be the man.
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