Ottawa Senators: Most Likely Belleville Graduates of 2019/2020

OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 11: Marcus Hogberg #35 of the Ottawa Senators guards his net against the Montreal Canadiens at Canadian Tire Centre on January 11, 2020 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jana Chytilova/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images)

#3 Marcus Hogberg

Some might already consider Marcus Hogberg to be “graduated” from the Belleville Senators. This will certainly depend on the futures of Craig Anderson and Anders Nilsson in Ottawa going forward. The one certainty is that Hogberg played fantastically for the struggling Senators squad down the stretch.

After starting the season in Belleville, Hogberg was called up to the Ottawa Senators in relief of Anders Nilsson, who suffered a concussion. In 24 games with the Senators, the 25 year-old goaltender had a record of 5-8-8 with a .904 save percentage.

These may not be scorching numbers, but expectations need to be calmed when considering he was playing behind the 2019/2020 Ottawa Senators defense.

WHAT A SAVE BY HOGBERG. How did that stay out...pure pandemonium. #GoSensGo #LGRW pic.twitter.com/PVo2rla5mD
— Ryan Hana (@RyanHanaWWP) January 11, 2020

Marcus Hogberg gaining a full-time role with the Ottawa Senators will likely come as a result of Craig Anderson retiring from the NHL, whenever that may be. I selected Hogberg as a top candidate to graduate from the AHL because he has already shown the capability of being competent at the NHL level. Also, Craig Anderson is on an expiring contract, so his future with the Ottawa Senators is undecided.