NHL 19: Ottawa Senators Player Ratings, Roster & Top Prospects


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The Ottawa Senators are in full nose-dive mode, with all five of their top scorers from 2017/18 expected to leave the club by this trade deadline, or have already left. It’s all about building a new, young, and exciting team for the Senators now, which can be one of the most exciting ways to play Franchise Mode on NHL 19. 

Mark Stone, Right Wing, 87 OVR

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Age: 26Role: Power ForwardHeight: 191cmWeight: 93kgShoots: RightBest Stats: 92 Slap Shot Power. 91 Wrist Shot Power. 90 Wrist Shot Accuracy, Passing, Offensive Awareness 

With Erik Karlsson gone, Mark Stone is the de facto star of the show in Ottawa, boasting tremendous physicality and a keen eye for goal. Last season, in 13 fewer games, he tied with Karlsson as the points leader of the Senators at 62 points in 58 games. From the right wing, he continues as Ottawa’s leading skater this season, but with an expiring contract this summer, he’s expected to be sold for some strong returns. 

Thomas Chabot, Defenseman, 81 OVR

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Age: 21Role: Two-Way DefensemanHeight: 188cmWeight: 86kgShoots: LeftBest Stats: 89 Slap Shot Power. 88 Wrist Shot Power. 87 Stick Checking 

The Ottawa Senators weren’t expected to do very much this season, merely showcasing their impending UFAs for the trade deadline to get some more draft picks in the bank. But, there has been a shining light, with Thomas Chabot breaking through with 39 points in 41 games with a +1 rating – impressive for a 21-year-old averaging nearly 24 minutes per game for one of the worst teams in the NHL. 

Craig Anderson, Goaltender, 83 OVR

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Age: 37Role: HybridHeight: 188cmWeight: 85kgShoots: LeftBest Stats: 90 Endurance. 88 Agility, Aggressiveness

Craig Anderson was set for a very heavy workload this season, starting 31 of the first 36 games of the season. Then, the 37-year-old American suffered an injury, bringing Anders Nilsson into the crease. Despite Nilsson posting a far superior goals against average to Anderson’s 3.56, the regular starter has since earned back the net. Last season, also on a weak Senators team, Anderson notched a .898 save percentage and 3.32 goals against average, warranting his fairly lowly 83 overall rating in NHL 19.

From the Day 1, September 13 update, this is how the Ottawa Senators first lines start. Matt Duchene is one of the fastest players on the game, and Bobby Ryan still boasts strong shooting attributes, both of which couple nicely with Mark Stone’s all-around strong play and Thomas Chabot’s playmaking ability.

NHL 19 Ottawa Senators Roster

Bobby Ryan (81) – Matt Duchene (85) – Mark Stone (87)Thomas Chabot (81) Cody Ceci (80)Craig Anderson (83)

Name
Overall Rating
Position/Role
Height
Age
Shoots
Best Stats
Matt Duchene
85
Playmaker Center
180cm
27
Left
94 Speed. 93 Agility, Acceleration
Bobby Ryan
81
Right Wing Sniper
188cm
31
Right
88 Balance, Stick Checking. 87 Slap Shot Power
Ryan Dzingel
81
Two-Way Center
183cm
26
Left
86 Acceleration, Agility, Speed, Slap Shot Power, Wrist Shot Power
Mikkel Boedker
81
Right Wing Sniper
183cm
28
Left
93 Discipline. 90 Acceleration, Speed
Chris Tierney
81
Two-Way Center
185cm
24
Left
90 Discipline. 87 Stick Checking. 86 Acceleration, Agility, Speed, Slap Shot Power
Zack Smith
80
Grinder Center
188cm
30
Left
90 Aggressiveness. 89 Strength, Balance
Cody Ceci
80
Two-Way Defenseman
188cm
24
Right
89 Slap Shot Power. 88 Wrist Shot Power. 87 Strength, Balance, Endurance
Tom Pyatt*
79
Two-Way Center
180cm
31
Left
88 Speed. 87 Acceleration. 86 Agility
Chris Wideman*
79
Offensive Defenseman
178cm
28
Right
90 Discipline. 88 Acceleration, Agility
Marian Gaborik
78
Left Wing Sniper
185cm
36
Left
86 Acceleration, Speed, Slap Shot Power, Wrist Shot Power
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*Chris Wideman traded to the Edmonton Oilers on November 22nd.*Tom Pyatt traded to the Vancouver Canucks on January 2nd.*Paul Carey traded to the Boston Bruins on January 11th.

Colin White, Center, 77 OVR

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Age: 21Role: Two-WayHeight: 185cmWeight: 86kgShoots: RightPotential: Top 6 med

In 2018/19, Colin White became a fully-fledged Senator, scoring 11 goals and 26 points in 44 games. On NHL 19, White is already a well-rounded forward, boasting decent stats across the board. With decent potential, plenty of game time alongside good players should help White’s overall jump into the mid-80s over the coming seasons.

The problem for the Ottawa Senators is that their need to enter a full rebuild has come so soon after a trip to the 2017 Conference Finals, prior to which they made it to the playoffs in three of the last five seasons. So, the prospect pool is pretty shallow and relatively old, with its two youngest players already 19-years-old. There a few names to keep an eye on, though, including Alex Formenton, Drake Batherson, and goaltender Filip Gustavsson. Players looking to take on the Senators should look to bolster their prospect pool greatly and as soon as possible, with defensemen being of particular focus. 

NHL 19 Ottawa Senators Top Prospects

Name
Overall Rating
Position/Role
Height
Age
Shoots
Potential
Parker Kelly
59
Two-Way Center
178cm
19
Left
AHL Top 6 med
Alex Formenton
63
Left Wing Sniper
185cm
19
Left
Top 6 med
Markus Nurmi
61
Two-Way Right Wing
193cm
20
Right
Top 9 med
Drake Batherson
64
Two-Way Center
185cm
20
Right
Top 6 med
Rudolfs Balcers
72
Left Wing Sniper
180cm
21
Left
Top 9 med
Gabriel Gagne*
68
Right Wing Power Forward
196cm
21
Right
Top 9 med
Maxime Lajoie
65
Two-Way Defenseman
185cm
21
Left
7th D med
Aaron Luchuk
63
Two-Way Center
178cm
21
Left
Top 9 med
Marcus Hogberg
67
Hybrid Goaltender
196cm
23
Left 
Fringe Starter med
Filip Gustavsson
62
Hybrid Goaltender
188cm
20
Left
Starter med
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*Gabriel Gagne traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs on January 11th. 

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