A Look at the Senators’ Young Defensemen Danny McCloskey | July 10, 2020 My last article focused on the Ottawa Senators’ young group of goalies. Now, it’s time for the defensemen. Senators fans know by now that young defensemen are difficult to project.…
Senators’ Prospects at the World Juniors Dayton Reimer | January 15, 2020 The 2020 World Junior Championship was filled with upsets and excitement, making it one of the more memorable tournaments in recent years. It began with wild speculation about the ‘Group…
Senators Top 10 Prospects: #7 Lassi Thomson Daniel Gagnon | August 23, 2019 Coming in at number seven on our top 10 series is recently drafted first-rounder, Lassi Thomson. He was selected 19th overall with the first-round draft pick acquired in the Matt…
Kelowna Rockets Will Be Waiting On Imports Larry Fisher | August 21, 2019 The Kelowna Rockets have three imports listed on their preseason roster, but none of them will be in the fold when training camp opens this weekend. Lassi Thomson, Pavel Novak…
Senators’ Right-Handed Defensemen Situation Daniel Gagnon | July 18, 2019 It’s quite clear the Ottawa Senators’ weakest position is on the right side of the defense. Next year’s group should consist of Nikita Zaitsev, Dylan DeMelo and Ron Hainsey, barring…
Senators Sign Lassi Thomson to Entry-Level Contract The Canadian Press | July 15, 2019 OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators signed 2019 first-round draft pick Lassi Thomson to a three-year, entry-level contract on Monday. Selected 19th overall last month in Vancouver, the 18-year-old defenceman had 17 goals and 41 points with the Western Hockey …
Senators Reach for Future in 2019 Draft Josh Bell | June 23, 2019 One of the most important NHL Entry Drafts in Ottawa Senators history is now complete. General manager Pierre Dorion and company headed into this draft after spending the previous year…
Senators Fill Need by Drafting Thomson Josh Bell | June 22, 2019 With the 19th-overall selection in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, the Ottawa Senators selected Lassi Thomson. The choice is questionable, to say the least, as many rankings had Thomson in…
Ducks Must Devote Pick No. 29 to Defense Anthony Ciardelli | June 20, 2019 In my last article, I highlighted why the Anaheim Ducksneed to draft a center with their No. 9 overall pick. Luckily, they have two first-round picks, No. 9 (their own)…
Lassi Thomson – 2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profile Ryan Pike | June 8, 2019 Lassi Thomson 2018-19 Team: Kelowna Rockets (#2)Date of Birth: September 24, 2000Place of Birth: Tampere, FinlandHt: 6-foot-0 Wt: 190 poundsShoots: RightPosition: DefenseNHL Draft Eligibility: 2019 first-year eligible Rankings The Hockey…
2019 NHL Draft: 10 Risers from Fisher’s Top 186 for November Larry Fisher | November 23, 2018 2019 NHL Draft: Fisher’s Top 186 from November 2019 NHL Draft: Fisher’s Top 124 from October 2019 NHL Draft: Fisher’s Top 124 from August It’s still early days in the…
Finland’s Thomson Shining for WHL’s Rockets Larry Fisher | November 3, 2018 Lassi Thomson is still grasping the English language and Canadian culture. As for the smaller ice surface, he’s already looking right at home and, really, hit the ground running in…