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Carter Yakemchuk

Defenseman · Ottawa Senators

2024 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 7 (#7) — Ottawa Senators

Next Game

Thu, Mar 26 · 7:00 PM ET vs Penguins

TSN 5, RDS 2, SN-PIT

Age 206'3"219 lbsShoots RightFort McMurray, CAN

Current Season

GP

1

Goals

1

Assists

1

Points

2

+/-

+2

S%

50.0%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Mar 24@ DET112+2212:46

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$943K

Total Value

$2.83M

Expires

3 yrs · 2027-2028

Status

Then RFA

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Recent Stories

Draft & Prospects
Yakemchuk Nets First Career Goal

Carter Yakemchuk buries his first NHL goal after grinding through AHL dominance with Belleville, where his point blasts rank among the league's best. The seventh-overall pick jumps into the lineup amid injuries to Chabot and others, bringing that WHL goal-scoring pedigree to Ottawa's desperate blue line. Sens fans have waited for this breakthrough, and it arrives at a make-or-break stretch against playoff hopefuls.

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Draft & Prospects
Hagens, Yakemchuk Prospect Buzz Heats Up

The NHL Now panel dives deep into pivotal decisions on top prospects like James Hagens and Carter Yakemchuk, weighing their NHL timelines against organizational needs. Hagens dominates at Boston College with elite processing and a shot that's doubled his production, while Yakemchuk torches the AHL with rare offensive instincts from the blue line. These calls could reshape rosters as playoff pushes intensify and GMs eye the future.

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Draft & Prospects
Senators Call Up Donovan Amid D-Corps Youth

The Ottawa Senators summon Jorian Donovan to bolster a blue line heavy on unproven talent while Yakemchuk shines bright. Coaches juggle rookies and call-ups as injuries expose the group's green edges. Donovan's arrival tests the depth chart in a season where every defensive tweak carries playoff weight.

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News
Sens Promote Prospect Yakemchuk

Ottawa calls up top prospect Carter Yakemchuk, injecting fresh legs into a lineup hungry for defensive bite. Scouts have tracked his rise through the system, and now he faces NHL speed in a season where every point counts. The Senators bet big on youth like this to climb the standings, and his debut sets the tone for their rebuild.

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Injuries
Yakemchuk, Donovan Debut for Battered Sens

The Senators' blue line takes another hit as injuries force Carter Yakemchuk and Jorian Donovan into their NHL debuts tonight. Yakemchuk, the seventh-overall pick from 2024 who's been tearing it up in Belleville with a recent AHL player-of-the-week nod, finally gets his shot amid Ottawa's defensive woes. Donovan steps up from the same farm system where he's honed his game alongside the likes of Sebrango.

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News
Donovan, Yakemchuk Up from Belleville

The Senators call up Donovan and Yakemchuk from Belleville, signaling Ottawa's front office isn't messing around with their depth chart amid a tight playoff push. These aren't just AHL bodies; they're guys who've been tearing it up in the minors, and GMs around the league know a recall like this often means injuries or a coaching staff demanding more grit up top. Expect lineup tweaks that could shake up the bottom six before the next whistle blows.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Carter Yakemchuk's stats this season?
Carter Yakemchuk has 1 goals and 1 assists for 2 points in 1 games this season.
What team does Carter Yakemchuk play for?
Carter Yakemchuk is a defenseman for the Ottawa Senators.
What is Carter Yakemchuk's contract?
Carter Yakemchuk has a cap hit of $0.94M with 2 years remaining. He will be a restricted free agent (RFA) when the contract expires.
When was Carter Yakemchuk drafted?
Carter Yakemchuk was drafted in the 2024 NHL Draft by the Ottawa Senators in Round 1, Pick 7 (7 overall).
Where is Carter Yakemchuk from?
Carter Yakemchuk is 20 years old and was born in Fort McMurray, CAN.