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Vancouver Sun
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
Ottawa Senators get their man, defenceman Logan Hensler, at No. 23 in NHL draft
It was worth the wait for the Ottawa Senators and Logan Hensler. Steve Staios did a little wheeling and dealing before making the club's first-round pick on Friday night. Scheduled to select No. 21 in the first round of the National Hockey League draft, the club's president of hockey operations and general manager delivered on the possibility of moving the selection to get another asset in return. Minutes after the Senators were put on the clock, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman pressed the big red 'Trade Alert' button to confirm Ottawa had traded its pick to the Nashville Predators for the No. 23 overall selection and the No. 67 pick in the third round. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Staios had indicated he was willing to move back if he was able to get another selection, and it was clear the club felt it could get Hensler, a right-shot defenceman who attends Wisconsin University. Hensler, 18, a 6-foot-2 blueliner, had two goals and 32 points last season at Wisconsin. His responsibilities grew over the year. He is strong at both ends of the ice. 'It's a dream come true,' Hensler said. 'I'm happy to go to a great organization. I'm really happy with where I landed, and I'm super excited to get started.' Comedian and actor Tom Green, an Ottawa native, made the selection on behalf of the Senators. He was in the bowels of the rink to make the pick, and Green will host the Canadian Country Music Awards in September. The league opted to go with a decentralized draft this year. The Senators had their draft table set up in the club's dressing room. That's where Staios was surrounded by his closest advisors to make the pick. Chief scout Don Boyd was confident heading into this night that the Senators would get a strong prospect who would play in the league down the road. Unfortunately, technical difficulties didn't allow Hensler to speak with Staios, Boyd, owner Michael Andlauer or scout Dan Boeser after the selection was made. Hensler is familiar with Ottawa because he won gold 'It's a great organization and I'm pumped to get started with them,' Hensler said. 'I'm excited it's them. To be drafted by Ottawa is amazing. I'm grateful for the chance.' This was supposed to be the fourth time in franchise history that the Senators have had the 21st selection. The club chose defenceman Anton Volchenkov in 2000, forward Stefan Noesen in 2011, and forward Colin White in 2015. Andlauer told season ticket holders that Staios was offered the opportunity to move up before the draft got started. Staios had stated heading into the draft, he doubted he would move up. The final six rounds will get underway Saturday at noon. Ottawa traded its second-round selection to the San Jose Sharks in the trade that brought winger Fabian Zetterlund to the club at the trade deadline in March. The club's next selections on Saturday will be at No. 67 and No. 96 in Round 3. The Senators will select No. 97 in Round 4, No. 149 in Round 5, No. 181 in the sixth and No. 213 in the seventh. bgarrioch@
Hamilton Spectator
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Senators trade down to 23rd overall, select defenceman Logan Hensler at NHL draft
LOS ANGELES - The Ottawa Senators chose American defenceman Logan Hensler with the 23rd overall pick in the NHL draft Friday. Ottawa initially held the 21st choice but traded it to the Nashville Predators for the 23rd and 67th picks. The six-foot-two, 192-pound Hensler had two goals and 10 assists in 32 games with the University of Wisconsin last season. The Senators took a major step last season by reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2017. Ottawa claimed the Eastern Conference's first wild-card spot before falling in six games to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the opening round. Rounds two through seven at the draft take place on Saturday. The Senators have six remaining draft picks. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 27, 2025.
Calgary Herald
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Ottawa Senators get their man, defenceman Logan Hensler, at No. 23 in NHL draft
Article content It was worth the wait for the Ottawa Senators and Logan Hensler. Article content Steve Staios did a little wheeling and dealing before making the club's first-round pick on Friday night. Article content Article content Scheduled to select No. 21 in the first round of the National Hockey League draft, the club's president of hockey operations and general manager delivered on the possibility of moving the selection to get another asset in return. Article content Article content Minutes after the Senators were put on the clock, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman pressed the big red 'Trade Alert' button to confirm Ottawa had traded its pick to the Nashville Predators for the No. 23 overall selection and the No. 67 pick in the third round. Article content Article content Staios had indicated he was willing to move back if he was able to get another selection, and it was clear the club felt it could get Hensler, a right-shot defenceman who attends Wisconsin University. Article content Hensler, 18, a 6-foot-2 blueliner, had two goals and 32 points last season at Wisconsin. His responsibilities grew over the year. He is strong at both ends of the ice. Article content 'It's a dream come true,' Hensler said. 'I'm happy to go to a great organization. I'm really happy with where I landed, and I'm super excited to get started.' Article content Comedian and actor Tom Green, an Ottawa native, made the selection on behalf of the Senators. He was in the bowels of the rink to make the pick, and Green will host the Canadian Country Music Awards in September. Article content Article content The league opted to go with a decentralized draft this year. The Senators had their draft table set up in the club's dressing room. That's where Staios was surrounded by his closest advisors to make the pick. Article content Chief scout Don Boyd was confident heading into this night that the Senators would get a strong prospect who would play in the league down the road.
Ottawa Citizen
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa Senators get their man Logan Hensler at No. 23 in NHL draft
Article content It was worth the wait for the Ottawa Senators and Logan Hensler. Article content Steve Staios did a little wheeling and dealing before making the club's first-round pick on Friday night. Article content Article content Scheduled to select No. 21 in the first round of the National Hockey League draft, the club's president of hockey operations and general manager delivered on the possibility of moving the selection to get another asset in return. Article content Article content Minutes after the Senators were put on the clock, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman pressed the big red 'Trade Alert' button to confirm Ottawa had traded its pick to the Nashville Predators for the No. 23 overall selection and the No. 67 pick in the third round. Article content Article content Staios had indicated he was willing to move back if he was able to get another selection, and it was clear the club felt it could get Hensler, a right-shot defenceman who attends Wisconsin University. Article content Hensler, 18, a 6-foot-2 blueliner, had two goals and 32 points last season at Wisconsin. His responsibilities grew over the year. He is strong at both ends of the ice. Article content 'It's a dream come true,' Hensler said. 'I'm happy to go to a great organization. I'm really happy with where I landed, and I'm super excited to get started.' Article content Comedian and actor Tom Green, an Ottawa native, made the selection on behalf of the Senators. He was in the bowels of the rink to make the pick, and Green will host the Canadian Country Music Awards in September. Article content Article content The league opted to go with a decentralized draft this year. The Senators had their draft table set up in the club's dressing room. That's where Staios was surrounded by his closest advisors to make the pick. Article content Chief scout Don Boyd was confident heading into this night that the Senators would get a strong prospect who would play in the league down the road.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Penguins Draft Prospect Profile: Logan Hensler
Credit: University of Wisconsin Athletics With the 2025 NHL Entry Draft approaching fast, POHO and GM Kyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins have their work cut out for them. Since the Penguins have a total of 30 picks over the next three drafts, including 11 this year - which could reduce to 10 if the conditional first-round pick from the New York Rangers defers to 2026 - there will be plenty of opportunity for the Penguins to add impact players. Of their 11 picks in 2025, six of them are in the first three rounds. Advertisement After the results of the draft lottery on May 5, the Penguins will officially select 11th overall, dropping down two spots from where they originally were at ninth. As such, we have compiled a list of potential draft prospects that should fall around the Penguins' selection. We recently profiled center Jake O'Brien, forward Victor Eklund, defenseman Kashawn Aitcheson, center Brady Martin, center Roger McQueen, and right wing Justin Carbonneau. Next up? Right defenseman Logan Hensler. Penguins Drop Two Slots In NHL Draft, Will Pick 11th Overall Penguins Drop Two Slots In NHL Draft, Will Pick 11th Overall In past draft lotteries, the Advertisement Pittsburgh Penguins have seen their fair share of luck. Logan Hensler Aug 2, 2024; Plymouth, MI, USA; Sweden's forward David Granberg (27) battles for the puck with USA's Logan Hensler (18) during the third period of the 2024 World Junior Summer Showcase at USA Hockey Arena. (Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images) DOB: Oct. 14, 2006 (Age 18) Position: Defenseman Shoots: Right Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 196 pounds Team: University of Wisconsin (NCAA) In most mock drafts and projections, the defense position isn't particularly deep this year. However, that doesn't mean there aren't some hidden gems right around where the Penguins will be drafting at 11. And Logan Hensler should be one of the names on their wishlist. The right-side defender's stats may not jump out on the scoresheet - he registered just two goals and 12 points in 32 games with the University of Wisconsin Badgers in his rookie season - but he's certainly got all of the tools to become a threat on both sides of the puck. He's got size at 6-foot-2, 196 pounds. He's mobile, agile, and smart with the puck. He defends well, he skates well, and he's good with his stick. Advertisement Even though there are some question marks around his offensive production, Hensler's defensive game is already quite rounded out, and it's something that should earn him a role at the NHL level as a shutdown defender, at the very least. His gap control, stick work, and ability to get the puck out of danger in the defensive zone are all pluses. Hensler played for Team USA in the World Junior Championship this season alongside Cole Hutson, and the Woodbury, Minn. native notched an assist in seven games leading up to Team USA's gold medal at the event. Even though his name may not be as big as others like potential no. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer, and, even, Kashawn Aitcheson, Hensler projects as a reliable shutdown defenseman at the least, which is something the Penguins need. And there is potential for a much higher ceiling because of his mobility. Advertisement There are still ways for him to improve his game in terms of physicality and offensive zone awareness, but nonethless, he's a reliable defender. The only potential trouble with the Penguins selecting Hensler at 11th overall is that he reads as more of a "safe" option. While "safe" isn't necessarily a bad thing, there are other talents around this area that could reap higher reward. While Hensler's floor is low, the chances of him reaching his ceiling - despite all the tools being there - are a bit lower. So, if he is available at 11, the Penguins should consider risk v. reward. Penguins Draft Prospect Profile: Kashawn Aitcheson Penguins Draft Prospect Profile: Kashawn Aitcheson With the 2025 NHL Entry Draft approaching fast, POHO and GM Kyle Dubas and the Advertisement Pittsburgh Penguins have their work cut out for them. Bookmark THN - Pittsburgh Penguins on your Google News tab to follow the latest Penguins news, roster moves, player features, and more!
