Senators revisit rejected draft offers, Yakemchuk's roster bid

LeBreton's proposed arena district covers 11 acres

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 151 min read

What happened: Ottawa kept the No. 25 pick and selected Jonas Lagerberg Hoen ahead of Jaxon Carter Yakemchuk enters camp with another chance to claim full-time NHL work after two straight years among Ottawa's final cuts.

Why it matters: The draft decisions tie Ottawa's prospect pipeline to immediate roster competition ahead of the 2026-27 season. A downtown move hinges on planning, financing and site work at LeBreton Flats.

By the numbers: Yakemchuk appeared in five NHL games during 2025-26, including one playoff game. Construction of the proposed arena is expected to take 34 months once work begins.

What to watch: Training camp will test Yakemchuk's push for a permanent NHL role. Ottawa's next arena milestone is a firm construction timeline.

Sources

Yahoo NHL 2026-08-15T13:51:58.943333+00:00

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