This afternoon, the Ottawa Senators announced the recall of six skaters from AHL Belleville: Carter Yakemchuk, Arthur Kaliyev, Tyler Boucher, Xavier Bourgault, Graeme Clarke, and Oskar Pettersson, who will serve as “Black Aces” during the playoffs against Carolina. Yakemchuk, the Senators’ top prospect, may see game action, while Kaliyev leads a strong AHL season with 40 goals. Boucher and Bourgault both seek to solidify their NHL futures after underwhelming starts, and Clarke and Pettersson look to prove themselves with limited NHL experience. The Senators aim to even the series tomorrow night on the road.
