I like December as a time to check-in on prospects for a couple of reasons. Firstly, it allows us to get a better look at a solid ~1/3 of a player’s season after setting expectations for them in the offseason. Secondly, as fans, we have a better idea of where the NHL team stands and thus, how much we should care about what’s coming sooner rather than later. Lastly, it’s World Juniors season. The Sens look to have one of their largest contingents in the world’s most exciting hockey tournaments around with ~6 players.
Europe
The Sens quartet playing in the continent of Erik Karlsson have been off to wonderful starts.