Defenceman Carter Yakemchuk has agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level deal with the Ottawa Senators, club president of hockey operations and GM Steve Staios announced on Tuesday.
No terms were disclosed.
Yakemchuk, 18, was drafted by the Senators seventh overall in June in Las Vegas from the Western Hockey League’s Calgary Hitmen.
“Carter has a bright future ahead of him,” said Staios in a statement released by the team. “He’s an offensively gifted defenceman who’s competitive and who has an NHL-ready shot. With continued development, we expect him to become a key member of our defence corps for many years to come.”
The Fort McMurray, Alta., native had career highs in goals (30), assists (41), points (71) and penalty minutes (120) while leading WHL defencemen in goals over 66 regular-season games in 2023-24.