Team: 2019-20 Ottawa Senators

Initial Creation Date: Dec. 2, 2019

Published: Dec. 2, 2019

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

LOCKS: Lassi Thomson and Jacob Bernard-Docker. Barring any injuries, these two players are going to make their respective Junior squads. Lassi is playing significant minutes in the Top Finnish League as a rookie, and he's producing, and JBD is the best player on a seemingly unstoppable UND team, and is currently just under a point per game.

GOOD SHOT: Jonathan Gruden and Shane Pinto. Gruden is off to a white hot start to his junior career, and he currently sits at 2nd in scoring for London. He drew some praise from the USA Coaches at the summer Showcase, so there's a chance he can carve out a spot for himself.
Shane Pinto is having a very solid freshman season for North Dakota, with 11 points in 15 games, including 6 goals which has him tied for 2nd on the team in goals. He's a coach's dream, as he's a big centre who can play the wing that can play anywhere in the lineup and play both special teams.

OUTSIDE SHOT: Jonny Tychonick. Jonny has had a turbulent season so far, missing a lot of time to injury and illness, but when he has played he's made every second count. He's a fantastic skater with great vision and creativity. His small frame coupled with his defensive warts will likely end up being the deciding factor in keeping him off the team, but there's no denying he has the skillset to thrive in this kind of tourney

NEVER SAY NEVER: Max Guennette. I don't think that Max has much of a shot at making the team this year. The goal will likely be to make an impression so he has a better shot next year. That said, stranger things have happened.