Who the Ottawa Senators selected in the NHL draft

“He made the people around him better. He competes, he can skate and he can catch the ball in traffic. There’s some scoring there. He was able to play.”

Height: 6 feet Weight: 187 pounds

2025-26: 11 GP 0 G 0 A 0 Pts Pts

NOTES: Ranked No. 66 by Sportlogiq. Holmertz played 11 games in the men’s league, but spent most of the year in the minors.

“He’s a kid with skill and hockey sense who plays a two-way game,” said Boyd. “We consider him a player with a high IQ on both sides of the puck. He was selected based on skill level.

“When kids can go to the (SHL) and get ice time, he was trusted when called upon, and he was given a chance when he played. His hope next year is that he gets to play regularly.”

Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 214 pounds.

2025-26: 54 GP 24 G 25 A 49 Pts 16 PIM

NOTES: Boyd said this was another decision by the organization to lean on talent.

“He started as a fourth-stringer in Drummondville, and he was able to find the net and score,” said Boyd. “By his own admission, he has to be more consistent in his game. The skill level and hockey sense is there. We love him.”

Height: 6-foot-5 Weight: 181 pounds.

2025-26 STATS: 26 GP 1.84 GAA .936 SVP

DESCRIPTION: The Senators love big goals, and he’s a Kirkland native who trains in the Montreal area during the summer. He has committed to Brown University after next season.

“He’s a big, tall kid without a lot of experience. He’s going to the USHL in Madison and then to college. Our guys loved him,” said Boyd. “He’s a bright kid, and he wants to play pro.”

Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 219 pounds.

2025-26: 67 GP 2 G 14 A 16 PTS 53 PIM

DESCRIPTION: Heading into his second season with the Soo Greyhounds after a strong rookie year.

“He’s an interesting kid. He’s from the Toronto area, and he didn’t get a lot of ice time early and then beat a couple of guys,” Boyd said. “Chase Reid got hurt, and then he ended up playing in the first pair.

“We watched him a lot at that time. His game continued to grow. He’s smart in all three zones. He’d tell you he’s not an offensive player, but he’s a kid who has a lot of potential.”

Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 176 pounds.

2025-26: 44 GP 6 G 9 A 15 PTS 18 PIM

NOTES: This is a project because most intelligence in Russia is done by video and analytics.

“A long, tall, lean guard who is a pushover,” Boyd said. “He hasn’t had many chances because they play a little differently in Russia, and there are times when you’re not interested in being a defensive back.

“Maybe there’s more to it than meets the eye.”