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World Junior Review: Ottawa Senators Draft Targets

The Ottawa Senators have two first round selections in the upcoming NHL draft, including their own and San Jose’s pick from the Erik Karlsson trade, both are looking to be high lottery selections. This upcoming draft is essential for when the Sens quest for a “five-year run of unparalleled success” in 2021 begins.

Alexis Lafrenière (LW) Canada (2GP/1G/3A/+1)

Lafrenière had an exceptional start to the tournament highlighted by his one goal three assist Boxing Day performance where he won player of the game in a 6-4 win versus the Americans. The next game versus the Russians is where everything seemed to go wrong, a 6-0 loss to the Russians and that was encapsulated by this injury that appeared devastating.