Yakemchuk’s Camp Battle With Ottawa Already Has Steam

Carter Yakemchuk is the kind of prospect front offices love to debate in August and July because his ceiling makes people dream and his timeline keeps everyone honest. The Senators have a decision to make about whether he can force his way out of camp next season, and those battles rarely hinge on one flashy moment alone. Ottawa will want consistency, maturity, and no passenger laps, because a young defenseman can earn trust fast or lose it even faster.