Senators Select Cody Ceci 15th Overall

With the 15th overall selection the Ottawa Senators have selected…from the Ottawa 67's Cody Ceci.

At the very least the Ottawa Sun will be psyched.

But truth be told Ceci is very highly touted prospect, one I honestly did not think would be available at 15.

Here's Corey Pronman's scouting report:

Ceci is a very sound all-around defenseman who doesn't have a standout skill other than his hockey sense, but he does everything else at a fine level which in the big picture makes for a very good defenseman. Ceci is an above-average skater who skates very well for a bigger player. He's fluid, but not extremely fast but he really gets around in all directions well, activates efficiently off the point, and looks technically sound in his movements. Ceci is a plus thinker who sees the ice very well, can make good split second decisions, and is able to quarter back the power play. He also has a pretty good shot that he leans into as a trigger man on the power play. Ceci is an advanced defensive player who uses his stick well to break up plays, reads his assignments fine, and has become a physical threat this year. He's filled out his body well and shows fine strength boxing forwards out of the crease or with his board battles. Ceci's puck skills are about average, but he creates offense the way a lot of coaches like as he generates a quick transition game and is a very good passer. Ceci is also a pretty well-conditioned player who logged ridiculous minutes this past season, typically at times playing 30 minutes a game.

And his NHL.com profile: 

Update:

Looks pretty happy I'd say…