The Ottawa Senators are preparing for one of the biggest drafts in the last 15 years. After trading their captain Brady Tkachuk, they have to address some needs to remain competitive.
Tonight, there are some very high expectations on the Senators to either make a massive move or pick promising prospects and address the needs in free agency.
So, with that. It's time for the Senators' 2026 NHL Draft Guide, where we will go over everything that you need to know for tonight.
Senators 2026 draft picks
First and foremost, since it's the draft guide, let's take a look at the draft picks that the Senators currently own.
They have eight picks in total heading into Draft day, and the breakdown is as follows:
- Round 1, Pick #25
- Round 1, Pick #32
- Round 3, Pick #72
- Round 3, Pick #87
- Round 3, Pick #91
- Round 4, Pick #110
- Round 5, Pick #151
- Round 6, Pick #183
With those eight picks, the Senators don't have a second-round pick. But they do have two late first-rounders, which could be useful for them if they decide to select at No. 25.
The important detail here is regarding pick No. 32. As per rules set out by the NHL, the Senators aren't allowed to trade that pick. Which stems back to the Evgenii Dadonov situation from July 2021.
Notable prospect to watch
With the Senators picking at No. 25 and 32, here are some prospects that could be selected with those picks.
- Liam Ruck - F - Medicine Hat
- Markus Ruck - F - Medicine Hat
- Oscar Hemming - F - Boston College
- Oliver Suvanto - C - Tappara
- Adam Novotný - W - Peterborough
- Ilya Morozov - C - Miami
- Marcus Nordmark - W - Djurgårdens IF
- Casey Mutryn - W - USDP
- William Hakansson - D - Luleå HF
- Tobias Trejbal - G - Youngstown
In a dream world, the Senators would end the first round with the Ruck twins. However, it does seem like the St. Louis Blues are going to take them with the 15 and 16 picks.
There are a few other players that stand out if the Senators want to replace some of the physical presence back into their lineup in the post-Tkachuk world. Look no further than Hemming; at six-foot-four, 204 pounds, he showed that he can bring the grittiness that the Senators could use.
As for the 32nd pick, the Senators should look at drafting Trejbal. He could be the replacement for Ullmark down the road. He is scouted as the best goalie in the draft, which is something that the Senators have lacked: a homegrown elite-level goalie. That could all change if they call Trejbal's name.
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