Senators Recall Top Prospect Carter Yakemchuk for Practice During Olympic Break

Ottawa Senators prospect Carter Yakemchuk was recalled from the Belleville Senators to practice with the NHL club during the Olympic break, alongside three other prospects. The 20-year-old AHL rookie defenseman is considered the most likely among them to play NHL games this season. Yakemchuk leads Belleville's blue line with 25 points in 39 games, though he carries a team-worst minus-28 rating. Head coach Travis Green and Thomas Chabot praised his talent, but the organization aims to ensure he's fully ready before his NHL debut.