Senators Scout Has a Real Read on Carter Yakemchuk

Ottawa is getting a first honest look at what Carter Yakemchuk looks like as a pro, and that is where the buzz gets real. Amateur scouts can dream on upside all day, but the first season in the grown-up league tells you what travels and what needs sanding down. For a player with expectation attached, the early review matters a lot more than the draft-day applause.