Ranking The 13 Former First-Round Picks At Senators Training Camp

The Ottawa Senators enter training camp this year with a fine mix of youth, talent and experience. The group includes an impressive 13 former first-round draft picks, eight of whom were drafted by the Sens. Some are franchise players, while others are prospects still fighting for their place somewhere on the pro hockey landscape.

Each brings a different story, style, and a wildly varying list of accomplishments. Just for fun, here’s our view of how the Senators' long list of former first-rounders rank as they report for training camp this week. We're ranking them based on the impact they'll have on the organization this season.

1. Tim Stützle

Drafted: 2020, 3rd overall (Ottawa Senators)
Stützle is already the Senators’ offensive engine and one of the NHL’s brightest young stars. With three 70+ point seasons under his belt at just 23, his combination of speed, skill, and creativity makes him No. 1 on this list – not an easy choice, considering the next two guys in our ranking...

2. Brady Tkachuk

Drafted: 2018, 4th overall (Ottawa Senators)
The captain embodies everything the Senators want to be: physical, competitive, and productive. A consistent 30-goal scorer and heart-and-soul guy, Tkachuk is the emotional leader of the team and a nightmare for opponents.

3. Jake Sanderson

Drafted: 2020, 5th overall (Ottawa Senators)
Sanderson’s poised two-way game has quickly established him as one of the NHL’s top young defensemen. Still only 22, his skating is electric, and his skill level in all zones makes him a franchise-building block alongside Stützle and Tkachuk. You could talk me into moving him into the No. 1 or 2 spot on this list without much effort. That's how close it is.

Senators Announce 52-Player Roster for 2025-26 Training CampThe Ottawa Senators unveiled their 52-player roster for the 2025-26 training camp, set to begin on Wednesday (Sept. 17) at Canadian Tire Centre and Bell Sensplex. This year’s camp will feature five goaltenders, 17 defencemen and 30 forwards.

4. Thomas Chabot

Drafted: 2015, 18th overall (Ottawa Senators)
A workhorse on the back end, Chabot has been the team’s defensive anchor for years. Injuries have slowed him at times, but when healthy and supported with the right defensive partner, he can log huge minutes and drive play from the blue line.

5. Dylan Cozens

Drafted: 2019, 7th overall (Buffalo Sabres)
The Senators’ big deadline day addition, Cozens brings size, speed, and secondary scoring as the new second-line centre. And unlike his predecessor, the Workhorse from Whitehorse has rarely missed time due to injury. Still just 24, Cozens has already proven he can score 30 goals and 60 points in the league.

6. Claude Giroux

Drafted: 2006, 22nd overall (Philadelphia Flyers)
At 37, Giroux’s best years are behind him, but he remains an elite playmaker and leader. His professionalism and hockey IQ are invaluable to Ottawa’s young core, and he's still more than capable of a 50-60 point season.

7. Ridly Greig

Drafted: 2020, 28th overall (Ottawa Senators)
Greig is a pain-in-the-ass competitor who may be tough to keep in the bottom six for much longer. His grit and energy give him an edge, and he’s shown flashes of offensive upside that could push him higher in future rankings. When it comes to "Ferda," Greig gives Tkachuk a run for his money, ready to do anything fer da team..

8. David Perron

Drafted: 2007, 26th overall (St. Louis Blues)
Perron brings championship experience and scoring touch. A Stanley Cup winner with St. Louis, he’s still dangerous on the power play, strong on the boards, and gives Ottawa much-needed veteran depth on the wing.

10. Lars Eller

Drafted: 2007, 13th overall (St. Louis Blues)
A proven two-way veteran, Eller has carved out a long NHL career as a reliable depth center. At 36, his role will be more limited, but his Stanley Cup pedigree and defensive awareness remain valuable. If needed, he can move up and still chip in with some offence.

9. Carter Yakemchuk

Drafted: 2024, 7th overall (Ottawa Senators)
The Senators’ 2024 first-rounder, Yakemchuk is an offensive-minded defenseman with size, reach, and a booming shot – not to mention a sick forehand-backhand move. He’s still just starting his pro career, but his ceiling is high.

11. Xavier Bourgault

Drafted: 2021, 22nd overall (Edmonton Oilers)
Bourgault brings skill and offensive instincts, but unlike others on this list, he’s unproven at the big-league level. Now fully healthy and still only 22, he's going to do some damage in the AHL this season.

12. Lassi Thomson

Drafted: 2019, 19th overall (Ottawa Senators)
Once seen as a key defensive prospect, Thomson played in Sweden last season. As Lassi comes home, it will be interesting to see if his big minutes and success with Malmo will translate into North American success. The guy is still only 24, skates well, and has a terrific shot.

13. Tyler Boucher

Drafted: 2021, 10th overall (Ottawa Senators)
Boucher’s development has been stunted by injuries. While he plays with physicality and has some offensive tools, he has yet to – quite obviously – live up to his top-10 billing. He just needs a full, injury-free season in Belleville – only then can we get back to evaluating his future potential.

In both hockey and love, you never forget your firsts.

By Steve Warne
The Hockey News-Ottawa Site Editor

This article first appeared at The Hockey News-Ottawa

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September 17, 2025

Knicks Mailbag: Is trade coming to make room for both Landry Shamet and Malcolm Brogdon?

It's another edition of Knicks' Mailbag with SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley ready to answer your questions surrounding the team. Let's get started...

Am I correct in thinking that trading just Kolek would not open enough enough salary cap space to sign both Shamet and Brogdon? It would have to be a trade for either Pacome or Deuce, right? - @_leeescobedo

Thanks for the question, Lee. Some background first: the Knicks have signed Malcolm Brogdon and Landry Shamet to nonguaranteed contracts ahead of training camp. If they want to keep both players on the regular season roster, they will have to trade one of their players signed to a traditional NBA deal. They need to do this because their team salary cannot exceed the second apron this season. There are many different trade routes the Knicks can take to keep both Brogdon and Shamet.

A trade of either Pacôme Dadiet or Miles McBride would clear enough cap space to sign both veterans. The Knicks can also trade Tyler Kolek and have enough space under the second apron to sign both Brogdon and Shamet. But, to Lee’s point, trading Kolek and signing both vets would leave New York just $44,000 under the second apron. Unless they made another trade, in this scenario, the Knicks wouldn’t be able to sign another veteran on a pro-rated contract during the season. New York used this approach last season when signing veteran P.J. Tucker in March. Cap expert Yossi Gozlan expertly explained these trade scenarios in his Third Apron Substack.

I don’t think the Knicks will make a trade ahead of training camp. I’d expect them to let things play out during camp/preseason before they made a move to keep both Brogdon and Shamet. But if I’m betting today, I’m betting that both Brodgon and Shamet are on the regular season roster. This Knicks team is in win-now mode, and injuries to Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton give them a direct pathway to the NBA Finals. Veterans like Brogdon and Shamet are preferred options for a win-now team like the Knicks.

Quick hitters:

I’m confused. What’s difference between 2 way, exhibit 10 & exhibit 9? - @NorthsideNabeel

You are not the only one, Northside. Exhibit 9 deals protect teams if a player gets injured during camp or the preseason. Teams need to have 14 players on the roster before they can sign Exhibit 9 contracts. If a player doesn’t have an Exhibit 9 deal, a team will be financially responsible for the player’s salary/rehab if they get hurt during camp. This is a risk most teams want to avoid. And it’s part of the reason the Knicks waived Dink Pate ahead of camp. Pate was on an Exhibit 10 deal, so the Knicks didn’t have injury protection there. If he set foot in camp and got hurt, the Knicks would be fiscally responsible. ESPN CBA expert Bobby Marks provided a clear definition of Exhibit 10, Exhibit 9 and two-way deals in a recent tweet.

Do you think Melo’s number will get retired by the Knicks? - @NyCitee

I can’t tell you that I know with 100 percent certainty that the Knicks will retire Carmelo Anthony’s number. When Anthony retired, I know there was strong support internally within MSG to retire Anthony’s number. In checking around about this over the past couple of weeks, I can say that there remains strong support internally for retiring the number . Again, I can’t say with 100 percent certainty that the Knicks will retire his number. But the internal discussions about the topic have continued in recent weeks. The decision to retire -- or not retire -- Anthony’s number will ultimately be made by owner James Dolan.

NEW ROLE FOR GREEN AT OTE

A Brooklyn native is taking on one of the biggest jobs in basketball.

Khalid Green has been elevated to the head of recruiting at Overtime Elite, one of the preeminent development basketball programs in the country.

Green recently spoke to SNY about the new role.

"With Overtime Elite, my focus is on the second word in that title: elite players with elite attitude and obviously elite skill set," Green said.

Green has hit the ground running, landing top class of 2027 players in guard Anderson Diaz and big man Caleb Ourigou. Diaz and Ourigou -- both from New York City -- will join NYC native and big man Asher Elson at Overtime.

He relishes the opportunity to compete with other high schools, development programs and top colleges for the best players in the country.

"If I were to give it a comparison in terms of cars, this place is a Bentley truck," Green said of Atlanta-based Overtime Elite. "You have to maintain it, it gives you great resources and it produces at a high rate. But I’m the caretaker now so I have to make sure the upkeep is right and the people that I let ride in the car don’t abuse it and respect it."

"There’s no eating, drinking or smoking in this car, man," Green adds with a laugh.

When he pitches Overtime Elite to potential recruits, Green can sell players and their families on the facilities, top trainers, coaches and a media outlet.

"We can help (players) on a micro and macro level. On a micro level, if a kid wants to come in here and put on weight, then we have the strength and conditioning program to activate to make sure he puts on weight," Green says. "If a kid wants to come in and get their jump shot right, on a micro level, we can help with that. Get them to shoot 200, 300 400 jump shots a day. We can track it with our AI system and our technology. We don’t do any guessing; everything is done through metrics and data."

"Everybody’s aligned to get these kids to get to the next level," Green adds.

Green has been a fixture in local and national basketball circles for over two decades. He coached at Abraham Lincoln High School, Benjamin Banneker High School, and Bishop Loughlin High School. He also worked for the Nets as a scout and later in community relations. He worked in the same department for the Knicks.

He’ll lean on the relationships he’s built over two-plus decades in basketball to help his players at Overtime Elite.

"I have friends that are general managers, I have friends that are scouts, friends that are top college coaches and they pick up my call right away," he says. "When I call I’m not calling for me. I’m calling as an advocate for these young men. I’m calling to get their name out, get input on what these executives are feeling about our players and relay that info back to he and his family."

As a young grassroots coach in Brooklyn, Green recruited two of the top players in their class in Doron Lamb and JayVaughn Pinkston to play for him. He’ll have the same mindset in his new role at Overtime Elite.

"I’m always going to swing for the fences,” Green said. “JayVaughn at the time was top 5 in country, Doron Lamb -- same narrative. I always believe I’m a magnet for big-time players and I want big-time players."

September 17, 2025

NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest Penguins Speculation, Canucks Management On The Hot Seat

Efforts by Sidney Crosby and his agent, Pat Brisson, to downplay trade rumors dogging the 38-year-old Pittsburgh Penguins superstar instead stoked the speculation.

Some pundits mused over what Crosby and Brisson truly meant while pondering possible trade destinations such as the Colorado Avalanche and Montreal Canadiens.

Crosby didn't mince words when speaking with reporters during a season-ticket drive on Monday.

“This is where I want to be,” he said. “I can't keep having to answer the same questions over again because of these narratives. If people want to write about that or say that, that's fine. I can't really control that.”

“I don't take those rumors or some of those things lightly. Like I said, this is where I want to be,” Crosby said. “It's a special place, and it's something that is hard to put into a soundbite, but it means a lot.”

Crosby may have put this speculation to rest for now, but don't be surprised if it resurfaces should the Penguins struggle again this season.

Meanwhile, Crosby's teammates, Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell, remain the focus of persistent trade conjecture.

Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazettewondered how much longer the two forwards will remain with the Penguins. He believes GM Kyle Dubas set a high asking price, which would explain why both players are still in Pittsburgh as training camp opens this week.

Vensel anticipates one or both could be moved before the March 2026 trade deadline or at some point down the road. However, Dubas isn't under pressure to peddle them during this season.

Rust and Rakell are under contract through 2027-28. Dubas can remain patient and wait for the right offers.

Jim Rutherford (Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)

In Vancouver, meanwhile, Canucks management could be feeling the heat entering this season.

Patrick Johnston of The Province suggested changes could be coming to the front office if the Canucks fail to bounce back from last season's disappointing performance, when they finished with 19 fewer points than in 2023-24.

Johnston believes that puts additional pressure on hockey operations president Jim Rutherford and GM Patrik Allvin. A source close to the situation told him that those changes could come by Christmas if the team hasn't improved by then.

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September 17, 2025

Hernández: If Shohei Ohtani is open to playing in the outfield, the Dodgers have failed him

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 16, 2025: Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) stares at first base after he gave up a walk to Philadelphia Phillies Bryce Harper in the first inning at Dodger Stadium on September 16, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) — Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani pitched five no-hit innings and hit his 50th home run of the season on Tuesday night, but it wasn't enough. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Shohei Ohtani said he is prepared to make a six-inning start in October. He said he is open to pitching out of the bullpen, even if remaining in the game after a relief appearance might require him to play in the outfield.

His unspoken reasons for wanting to do so are obvious: The Dodgers are terrible.

They aren’t terrible compared to the Colorado Rockies or Chicago White Sox, but they’re terrible for a team with the most expensive roster in baseball.

They’re terrible for a team with ambitions to repeat as World Series champions.

They’re terrible enough that Ohtani is sounding how he did when he played for the Angels.

Ironically, he signed with the Dodgers so that he wouldn’t have to be in this situation again. But here he is, sounding as if he thinks he has to do everything by himself.

The Dodgers have failed him.

Ohtani came up with the idea to defer the majority of his $700-million contract until after he retires, wanting the Dodgers to spend that money to build super teams around him. The Dodgers won a World Series last year, but the good times could already be over.

Instead of building another championship team, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman constructed an all-time clunker. Instead of creating a 120-win juggernaut on which Ohtani would be able to have his cake and eat it too, the Dodgers have placed him in a predicament in which he could have to decide between prioritizing either the upcoming postseason or his pitching future.

Winning the World Series again with Ohtani on rehabilitation mode will be extremely difficult for these Dodgers, if not downright impossible. Their 9-6 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night explained why, their bullpen imploding once again to waste another did-that-really-happen performance by Ohtani. At this point, their bullpen might as well be renamed the Nine Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

With Ohtani still in his first season pitching after his second Tommy John surgery, the Dodgers have limited his starts to five innings. That was the plan again on Tuesday, and five no-hit innings by Ohtani wasn’t about to make manager Dave Roberts stray from an organizational directive.

Removing Ohtani was a health decision, not a baseball decision.

However, by sticking to the plan, Roberts was forced to reenact his nightly routine of juggling sticks of dynamite. This time the explosion was immediate, as Justin Wrobleski gave up five runs to turn a 4-0 lead into a 5-4 deficit.

Roberts was loudly booed when he walked to the mound to replace Wrobleski, but how could anyone blame the manager for deploying the hard-throwing left-hander, who was one of the team’s most dependable relievers? It’s not as if the next pitcher shut down the Phillies. Edgardo Henriquez also gave up a homer.

Ohtani’s 50th homer of the season sparked an eighth-inning, two-run rally for the Dodgers that leveled the score, 6-6. The comeback made what happened later all the more deflating. Blake Treinen allowed three runs, and the game was over.

To recap: Ohtani pitched five no-hit innings and blasted a dramatic eighth-inning homer, and the Dodgers still lost.

As much as he provided, it wasn’t enough, which is why he was asked after the game about what more he could do.

Ohtani will pitch as a starter in the postseason but when asked if he could also be deployed as a reliever to help the flailing bullpen, he replied, “I’ve had different conversations with different people, and of course that’s come up.”

That’s when Ohtani presented a novel idea about how the Dodgers could use him.

“As a player, if I’m told to go somewhere, I want to be prepared to do so,” he said. “That’s on the mound and perhaps even in the outfield.”

The outfield?

Under baseball’s current rules, if Ohtani starts a game as a pitcher and is replaced on the mound, he could continue playing as a designated hitter. However, if he starts the game as a DH and pitches out of the bullpen, the Dodgers would lose the DH once his relief appearance is over.

Playing in the outfield would allow the Dodgers to use Ohtani as a reliever and keep his bat in their lineup after.

Told of what Ohtani said, Roberts replied, “He’s a great teammate. He wants to help us win a championship. So I’m all about it.”

Roberts looked delighted.

Of course he did. Any inning pitched by Ohtani is an inning not pitched by one of the Dodgers’ relievers. Any at-bat taken by Ohtani is an at-bat not taken by one of the team’s inconsistent hitters.

Ohtani and the Dodgers will soon have to make a major decision.

The organization can’t remain cautious with Ohtani and make a legitimate effort to retain their crown. They’re not good enough to do both. They will have to choose one or the other.

This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.

September 17, 2025

Gianluigi Donnarumma says Pep Guardiola will help him improve with his feet

Italian preparing to face Napoli, whom his mother supports
De Bruyne, McTominay and Højlund could face City

Gianluigi Donnarumma has said he believes Pep Guardiola will help improve his ball-playing skills and that Manchester City were interested in signing him before the summer.

Donnarumma joined from Paris Saint-Germain for about £30m (€35m) on transfer deadline day. The move caused surprise because of the view that the 26-year-old is not as accomplished with his feet as Ederson, who left for Fenerbahce, or James Trafford, the £27m signing from Burnley in July.

September 17, 2025

Islanders Rookie Camp Goaltending Breakdown

EAST MEADOW, NY -- This past week at rookie camp, the New York Islanders had three goaltending prospects on the ice each day: Tristan Lennox, Henrik Tikkanen, and Burke Hood.

Now, none of these goaltenders will be winning an NHL spot for the 2025-26 season, as the Islanders have depth with the addition of free agent David Rittich and Marcus Hogberg, entering the final season of his two-year deal.

Here’s what I noticed about the rookie camp trio:

Tristan Lennox

The 22-year-old goaltender was the strongest of the three at rookie camp. He is the most compact and seems to have this “come at me” attitude when it comes to the way he positions himself and attacks the shooter.

He isn’t ultra-aggressive in terms of his positioning in the crease, and his movement is sharp, especially when in the butterfly. Very few times was he caught off his angle, playing very calmly and composed, while making sure to keep his arms out in front of him.

He was fueled this summer after not only returning from a major knee injury but also getting pulled five minutes into his NHL debut after allowing one goal on two shots against the New York Rangers in late April.

Drafted: 2021, Rd. 3, No. 93
Bridgeport stats: 6 GP, 4.12 GAA, .853 SV%
Projected spot for 2025-26: Bridgeport

Henrik Tikkanen

The 6’8, 24-year-old certainly knows how to use the entirety of his length, especially while down on the ice. For a tall goaltender, that opens the door for more five-hole goals, but he has really strong stick placement, which makes a world of difference.

He certainly leads with his legs, exploding toward the shooter. He does a strong job getting his hands out in front, but he tends to drop both hands and get really low, which opens the area above the shoulder.

Drafted: 2020, Rd. 7, No. 214
Bridgeport stats: 30 GP, 4.12 GAA, .865 SV%
Worcester stats: 7 GP, 2.42 GAA, .918 SV%
Projected spot for 2025-26: Worcester

Burke Hood

The 18-year-old was taking part in his first rookie camp. Unlike the other two, Hood has never played professional hockey, just completing his first WHL season with the Vancouver Giants.

It was understandable why he may have struggled early in camp, as he had to adjust to the speed and skill of the prospects he was going up against. He improved as the camp progressed, with stronger rebound controls and more saves.

What puts Hood at a disadvantage — he wouldn’t say this — is that he cannot rock a cat-eye given the CHL rules. That’s the cage on the helmet that doesn’t have bars, and it impacts his vision. For goalies, it makes a world of difference.

Drafted: 2025, Rd. 6, No. 170
Junior stats with WHL’s Vancouver Giants: 42 GP, 3.39 GAA, .910 SV%, 3 SO, 2 A
Projected spot for 2025-26: Vancouver Giants

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025

England beat Ireland by four wickets first men’s T20 international – as it happened

The remarkable Phil Salt fell just short of another century as England chased 197 down with 14 balls remaining

1st over: Ireland 7-0 (Stirling 5, Adair 1) Luke Wood takes a couple of deliveries to get going. His first ball is a wide; his first legal delivery is larruped to the cover boundary by Stirling.

The rest of the over is better. An inswinging yorker is well defended by Stirling, who then inside edges past the stumps.

September 17, 2025

Mets vs. Padres: How to watch on SNY on Sept. 17, 2025

The Mets continue a three-game series against the Padres at Citi Field on Wednesday at 7:10 p.m. on SNY.

Here's what to know about the game and how to watch...

Mets Notes

Juan Soto is hitting .299/.430/.657 with 15 home runs, 35 RBI, 37 runs scored, and 15 stolen bases in 172 plate appearances over his last 37 games dating back to Aug. 6
The Mets enter play with a 1.5 game lead over the Diamondbacks for the third and final Wild Card spot in the National League
David Peterson was solid in his last start, limiting the Phillies to three runs in 5.0 innings while striking out eight

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September 17, 2025

Minnesota Wild: What's New On The Kirill Kaprizov Contract Extension

ST. PAUL, Minn - Just about a week ago Kirill Kaprizov was offered a 8-year contract extension worth $128 million. He rejected the offer which would've made him the highest paid player in the NHL.

REPORT: Minnesota Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov Turns Down Contract ExtensionAfter a long offseason of Kirill Kaprizov contact talks and rumors, NHL insider Frank Seravalli weighs in.

Since then, reports and rumors have come out that the Wild are looking to trade their superstar after the rejected offer. Some suggest the Wild have asked Kaprizov for a list of teams he'd be willing to be traded to.

Kaprizov, 28, has a full no movement clause. Which means the Wild can't trade him without his permission. Hence why you would ask for a list of teams he'd be open to be traded to.

A recent report from The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun says the Wild have not asked for a trade list and do not plan on trading Kaprizov.

Wild training camp opens on Thursday. We will hear from Kaprizov and General Manager Bill Guerin. Things can change before then but Thursday we will get more clarity on the situation. So, stay tuned.

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September 17, 2025

Raducanu makes headway at Korea Open after skipping Billie Jean King Cup

British No 1 beats Jaqueline Cristian 6-3, 6-4 amid delays
Captain Keothavong called BJK absence disappointing

Emma Raducanu overcame the frustration of lengthy weather-related delays to beat Jaqueline Cristian in the opening round of the Korea Open.

The contest had been scheduled for Tuesday but was postponed because of rain, and more wet weather then caused another substantial delay on Wednesday. But Raducanu and Cristian were finally able to take to the court and it was the British No 1 who came out on top 6-3, 6-4 after a tussle lasting two hours and two minutes.

September 17, 2025

Mets 2025 MLB Wild Card Watch: Playoff odds, standings, matchups, and more for Sept. 17

With 11 games remaining in the regular season, the Mets are looking to hold off a handful of teams for the final Wild Card spot in the National League.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of play on Sept. 17...

Mets: 78-73, 1.5 games up on Diamondbacks for third Wild Card

Next up: vs. Padres, Wednesday at 7:10 p.m. on SNY (David Peterson vs. Nick Pivetta)
Latest result: 8-3 win over Padres on Tuesday
Remaining schedule: 2 vs. SD, 3 vs. WSH, 3 @ CHC, 3 @ MIA
Odds to make playoffs: 85.7 percent
*Mets hold tiebreaker over Giants by virtue of winning the season series, while Reds hold tiebreaker over Mets. The tiebreaker between the Mets and Diamondbacks is TBD, and will likely be based on intradivision record since the two clubs split the season series

Diamondbacks: 77-75, 1.5 games back of Mets

Next up: vs. Giants, Wednesday at 3:40 p.m. (Brandon Pfaadtvs. Justin Verlander)
Latest result: 6-5 win over Giants on Tuesday
Remaining schedule: 1 vs. SF, 3 vs. PHI, 3 vs. LAD, 3 @ SD
Odds to make playoffs: 9.7 percent

Giants: 75-76, 3.0 games back of Mets

Next up: @ Diamondbacks, Wednesday at 3:40 p.m.(Justin Verlander vs. Brandon Pfaadt)
Latest result: 6-5 loss to Diamondbacks on Tuesday
Remaining schedule: 1 @ ARI, 4 @ LAD, 3 vs. STL, 3 vs. COL
Odds to make playoffs: 1.8 percent

Reds: 75-76, 3.0 games back of Mets

Next up: @ Cardinals, Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. (Brady Singer vs. Andre Pallante)
Latest result: 3-0 loss to Cardinals on Tuesday
Remaining schedule: 1 @ STL, 4 vs. CHC, 3 vs. PIT, 3 @ MIL
Odds to make playoffs: 3.0 percent

September 17, 2025

26 Days Until Opening Night At NWA: The History Of Jersey #26

The Columbus Blue Jackets have 26 days until opening night at Nationwide Arena. Today, we look at the history of jersey #26.

Let's take a look.

Andrej Nedorost - 2002-2003 - Drafted by Columbus in 2000.

Nedorost played 28 games for Columbus from 2001 to 2004. He also played parts of three seasons with the Syracuse Crunch. After his time with Columbus, he would never play another NHL game.

He left for Europe in 2004, where he began playing in Russia. He also played in Czechia, Sweden, Slovakia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Poland. His last professional season was 2015.

Todd Marchant - 2004-2006 - Drafted by the New York Rangers in 1993.

Marchant played 95 games for Columbus and totaled 43 points after signing in 2003.

Marchant refused to waive his no-trade clause, which would have allowed Columbus to send him to Anaheim as part of the Sergei Fedorov trade. After trading for Fedorov, Columbus placed Marchant on waivers in order to circumvent his no-trade clause. Anaheim picked Marchant up on waivers on November 21, 2005, to make him a Mighty Duck.

Derek MacKenzie - 2008-2009 - Drafted by the Atlanta Thrashers in 1999.

MacKenzie played 279 games over the course of seven seasons for Columbus. He signed in Columbus in 2007 and made his debut in December of that year.

He left for the Florida Panthers in 2014 and would play there until he retired in 2019. Later that year, he was named an asst. coach for Florida. He's spent the last two seasons as an asst. coach for the Nashville Predators.

Samuel Påhlsson - 2010-2012 - Drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in 1996.

Påhlsson signed with Columbus in 2009 and played a total of 222 games. He was traded to the Vancouver Canucks in 2012, which would be his last NHL season.

He made a move to Europe in 2012 to play in Sweden. He played three seasons before retiring on April 16, 2015.

Corey Tropp - 2014-2015 - Drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in 2007.

Tropp was claimed off waivers from the Buffalo Sabres on November 27, 2013. He would play a total of 105 games with Columbus, including 61 in 2014-15. On June 30, 2015, Tropp was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in the deal that brought Brandon Saad to Columbus.

After spending three straight seasons in the AHL with the San Diego Gulls, Tropp left for Europe. He played a season in Germany and one in Poland before retiring.

Kyle Quincey - 2017 - Drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in 2003.

Quincy played 20 games with the Jackets after being traded to Columbus from New Jersey on March 1, 2017. He would play one year in Minnesota before leaving for Finland to play one more season. He retired after that one season in LIIGA.

Thomas Vanek - 2018 - Drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in 2003.

Vanel was traded to the CBJ on February 26, 2018, from the Vancouver Canucks. He played a total of 19 games and had 15 points.

He signed a one-year deal with Detroit in 2019. That would be his final season in pro hockey. He is now the Hockey Operations Advisor for the San Jose Sharks.

Zac Dalpe - 2021 - Drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2008.

The former Ohio State Buckeye forward played 25 games for the Jackets and had 4 career points. Where Dalpe made his money was in the AHL, playing for six different franchises, including five with the Cleveland Monsters.

Dalpe played in 133 games for the Monsters and had 100 points. For his career, he played 574 games and totaled 393 points. On July 7, 2025, Dalpe retired from hockey and was hired by the Seattle Kraken as a Development Coach.

There are 26 days until opening night at NWA.

Next up is training camp, which kicks off on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Camp will run until the pre-season begins and then transition directly into the full pre-season schedule. Here’s what the Blue Jackets have lined up so far.

After the first few days of camp, most rookies who received an invite will be cut and sent back to their junior teams. From there, the cuts will come more often as pre-season play gets underway.

The pre-season schedule is as follows:

Sunday, Sept. 21 vs. St. Louis Blues, 5 p.m. ET

Monday, Sept. 22 vs. Buffalo Sabres, 7 p.m. ET

Tuesday, Sept. 23 at Buffalo Sabres, 7 p.m. ET

Wednesday, Sept. 24 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, 7 p.m. ET

Saturday, Sept. 27 at Pittsburgh Penguins, 7 p.m. ET

Tuesday, Sept. 30 vs. Washington Capitals, 7 p.m. ET

Saturday, Oct. 4 at Washington Capitals, 7 p.m. ET

* Games in bold are home games *

After that, the Blue Jackets will open the regular season on the road against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena.

There are 26 days left until opening night at Nationwide Arena.

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