Sens Ink 2 First Rounders

Matt Puempel, Mika Zibanejad and Stefan Noesen: our 2011 1st rounders

The Ottawa Senators Hockey Club announced today that they have signed 2011 first round picks Matt Puempel and Stefan Noesen to 3 year entry level contracts. They duo play in the OHL and both have been impact players for their respective clubs. The signings were formalities and look for them to make a stronger impact at next years training camp.

Thoughts?

This Won't Last Long

Matt Puempel and Stuart Percy at the 2011 NHL Draft

Yes that's Ottawa Senators prospect Matt Puempel and Leafs prospect Stuart Percy posing together, looking as happy as can be at the 2011 NHL Draft. Maybe they don't know it yet, but this won't fly in the future, and is pretty gutsy for them to take this picture given the maniacal fanbases of the two franchises. Lesson learned lads, don't do it again.

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Puempel Piece

Just a little video piece on 2011 1st rounder Matt Puempel, though hard to hear he's a Leaf fan.

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Sens Trade Up To #24, Draft Matt Puempel

Matt Puempel of the Ottawa Senators at the 2011 NHL draft in Minnesota

The Sens made a significant move, trading their 39th and 48th picks overall to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for the 24th overall pick, which they used to select Peterborough Pete Matt Puempel. Two seasons ago he was named the OHL rookie of the year and is a goal scorer, compared by TSN to Brett Hull.





Thoughts on the pick?