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Draft Day Scenarios For The Ottawa Senators

By Derek Lee

OSHAWA, ON - FEBRUARY 7: Quinton Byfield #55 of the Sudbury Wolves skates during an OHL game against the Oshawa Generals at the Tribute Communities Centre on February 7, 2020 in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images)
OSHAWA, ON - FEBRUARY 7: Quinton Byfield #55 of the Sudbury Wolves skates during an OHL game against the Oshawa Generals at the Tribute Communities Centre on February 7, 2020 in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images) /
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PLYMOUTH, MI – DECEMBER 11: Jake Sanderson #48 of the U.S. Nationals follows the play against the Slovakia Nationals during game two of day one of the 2018 Under-17 Four Nations Tournament game at USA Hockey Arena on December 11, 2018 in Plymouth, Michigan. USA defeated Slovakia 7-2. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)
PLYMOUTH, MI – DECEMBER 11: Jake Sanderson #48 of the U.S. Nationals follows the play against the Slovakia Nationals during game two of day one of the 2018 Under-17 Four Nations Tournament game at USA Hockey Arena on December 11, 2018 in Plymouth, Michigan. USA defeated Slovakia 7-2. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images) /

Scenario 6 #3 Tim Stützle #5 Jake Sanderson

Grade: B-

Missing on Byfield at #3 is not the toughest pill to swallow. Missing on Byfield at #3 and ignoring some of the players available at #5 to go with a “steady, lengthy defenseman” is definitely a scenario that would take some time to adjust to. This scenario isn’t exactly a head-scratcher but isn’t exactly a home run either. We’ve covered what these guys can do individually and I think there’s a lot to like about Stützle for sure and probably, eventually a nice player in Sanderson as well but Sens fans have waited for what seems like forever for this draft. This scenario just lacks the fireworks we were all anticipating. Perhaps if something like this happens Pierre Dorion could save face by acting on some low risk/high reward trade options later in the draft to add that missing element from what should be a monumental day in Sens history. If not, the day itself could be a minor let down for the fanbase. Honestly, even in this scenario, I’d be happy overall. I think if most teams walked away with a potential 1st line forward and in addition a top 4 defenseman, it would be hard to use the term “disappointed” but it would also not be a party worthy scenario either.

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