2013 Development Camp Details

In the wake of a flurry of unsettling tweets, forum and blog posts questioning the state of Eugene Melnyk's finances and its affect on the present and future state of the Ottawa Senators, the organization did release information pertaining to its 2013 development camp. 

So, rather than dwell on a potentially negative situation, you can stop spinning that Cure record that you've been listening to and focus on the good by embracing the embarrassment of riches that the Senators have within their system.

Come on people, happy thoughts.

Camp starts tomorrow (Wednesday, July 3rd) and goes every day until Wednesday, July 9th. And yes, for those wondering, all on-ice workouts, including the team scrimmage and 3-on-3 tournament, will be open to the public. 

Highlights of the camp include: 

• On-ice training every day at the Bell Sensplex, starting Wednesday, July 3, with the exception of the camp’s final day, Tuesday, July 9, which features the 3-on-3 tournament. Wednesday’s on-ice session will begin at 1:30 p.m.

• After 2010’s inaugural evening scrimmage (5-on-5), the event will once again be featured for a fourth consecutive year on Saturday, July 6, at 6:45 p.m. at the Bell Sensplex. The scrimmage will be followed by a meet and greet reception with Senators season-seat owners in the fieldhouse on the lower level of the Sensplex.

• The annual 3-on-3 tournament is set to take place at the Bell Sensplex on Tuesday, July 9, at 9:30 a.m.

The list of 40 players scheduled to attend 2013 development camp include (asterisks indicate returning participant):
 
GOALTENDERS
31 * Brassard, François G 6-1 160 19 Quebec (QMJHL) 2012 draft, 166th
32 * Driedger, Chris G 6-3 190 19 Calgary (WHL) 2012 draft, 76th
30 Hammond, Andrew G 6-1 196 25 Bowling Green State (CCHA) Not drafted
35 Hogberg, Marcus G 6-5 212 18 Linkoping (Swe-Jr.) 2013 draft, 78th
29 Komm, Branden G 6-1 180 22 Bentley (AHA) Not drafted
 
DEFENCEMEN
47 * Boyle, Timothy D 6-2 182 20 Union (ECAC) 2012 draft, 106th
49 * Claesson, Fredrik D 6-0 197 20 Binghamton (AHL) 2011 draft, 126th
38 * Ceci, Cody D 6-2 203 19 Ottawa (OHL), Owen Sound (OHL) 2012 draft, 15th
72 Corbett, Jeff D 6-2 180 18 Sudbury (OHL) Not drafted
42 DaSilva, Justin D 6-6 230 23 Ohio State (CCHA) Not drafted
71 Erkamps, Macoy D 5-11 193 18 Lethbridge (WHL) Not drafted
64 Gagnon, Mathieu D 6-0 180 20 Chicoutimi (QMJHL) Not drafted
67 Harpur, Ben D 6-6 210 18 Guelph (OHL) 2013, 108th
60 Rutkowski, Troy D 6-2 195 21 Portland (WHL) 2010 draft, 137th (COL)
58 * Sdao, Michael D 6-4 207 24 Princeton (ECAC), Binghamton (AHL) 2009 draft, 191st
45 * Wideman, Chris D 5-10 180 23 Elmira (ECHL), Binghamton (AHL) 2009 draft, 100th
 
FORWARDS
37 * Baillargeon, Robert C 6-0 175 19 Indiana (USHL), Omaha (USHL) 2012 draft, 136th
38 Berger, Jack R 6-3 215 22 Princeton (ECAC) Not drafted
89 Conacher, Cory L 5-8 179 23 Syracuse (AHL), Tampa Bay (NHL), Ottawa (NHL) Not drafted
73 * Costello, Jeff L 6-0 190 22 Notre Dame (CCHA) 2009 draft, 146th
50 * Culek, Jakub L 6-2 190 20 Cape Breton (QMJHL), Binghamton (AHL) 2010 draft, 76th
36 Dunn, Vincent C 5-11 180 17 Val d’Or (QMJHL) 2013 draft, 138th
43 * Dzingel, Ryan C 6-0 196 21 Ohio State (CCHA) 2011 draft, 204th
57 Grant, Derek C 6-3 196 23 Binghamton (AHL), Ottawa (NHL) 2008 draft, 119th
53 * Hamilton, Wacey R 5-11 180 22 Binghamton (AHL) Not drafted
6 * Kramer, Darren L 6-1 205 21 Elmira (ECHL), Binghamton (AHL) 2011 draft, 156th
27 Lazar, Curtis C 6-0 190 18 Edmonton (WHL) 2013 draft, 17th
52 Leblanc, Chris R 6-3 190 19 South Shore (EJHL) 2013 draft, 161st
23 Lindberg, Tobias R 6-2 187 17 Djurgardens (Swe-Jr.) 2013 draft, 102nd
21 * Maidens, Jarrod C 6-1 179 19 Owen Sound (OHL) 2012 draft, 82nd
69 * McCormick, Max L 5-11 175 21 Ohio State (CCHA) 2011 draft, 171st
12 * Noesen, Stefan R 6-1 205 20 Plymouth (OHL) 2011 draft, 20th
44 * Pageau, Jean-Gabriel C 5-9 170 20 Binghamton (AHL), Ottawa (NHL) 2011 draft, 96th
10 * Prince, Shane L 5-11 189 20 Binghamton (AHL) 2011 draft, 61st
26 * Puempel, Matt L 6-1 205 20 Kitchener (OHL), Binghamton (AHL) 2011 draft, 24th
55 Robinson, Buddy R 6-5 225 21 Lake Superior State (CCHA), Binghamton (AHL) Not drafted
51 * Schneider, Cole L 6-2 185 22 Binghamton (AHL) Not drafted
63 Shore, Quentin C 6-2 187 19 Denver (WCHA) 2013 draft, 168th
16 * Stone, Mark R 6-2 203 21 Binghamton (AHL), Ottawa (NHL) 2010 draft, 178th
93 * Zibanejad, Mika C 6-2 200 20 Binghamton (AHL), Ottawa (NHL) 2011 draft, 6th

It's an impressive list of names, including some familiar names who spent some significant time in the show last season, so make an effort to support the prospects and check out these events. Mikael Wikstrand appears to be the only notable omission.

And in the event you do attend, please do not hesitate to email us a report/summary/pictures/anything. 

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