Carter Yakemchuk - NHL News & Rumors

Two assists in NHL playoff debut Yakemchuk picked up two assists Saturday in a 4-2 loss to Carolina in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First Round.

Impact Game 4 was Yakemchuk's NHL playoff debut. He fired three shots in 19:34. The 20-year-old defender delivered 40 points, including 10 goals, in 54 games with the AHL Belleville Senators and had one goal and one assist in four regular-season games with the big club. Yakemchuk finished second in rookie scoring from the blue line and 12th overall among all AHL defenders this past season. His future is bright.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Stankoven scores again, Hurricanes complete 4-game sweep of Senators

Logan Stankoven scored the go-ahead goal in the third period as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated Ottawa 4-2 to sweep the first-round series

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Added as part of Black Aces Yakemchuk has been added to the active roster by the Senators, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports Sunday.

Impact Following Saturday's 2-0 defeat in Game 1 against the Hurricanes, the Senators have added their crop of Black Aces to the roster with AHL Belleville's season officially in the books. Alongside Yakemchuk, also added to the roster was Graeme Clarke, Arthur Kaliyev, Xavier Bourgault, Oskar Pettersson and Tyler Boucher.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to AHL Yakemchuk (concussion) was returned to the minors Wednesday.

Impact Yakemchuk was in the concussion protocol, but his demotion to the minors would indicate that he's been cleared. In his four NHL contests, the 20-year-old blueliner has tallied one goal on five shots, one assist and four blocks while averaging 14:32 of ice time.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers take losing streak into matchup with the Senators

The Florida Panthers come into the matchup with the Ottawa Senators as losers of three straight games

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Ottawa hosts Tampa Bay after Tkachuk's 2-goal game

The Ottawa Senators host the Tampa Bay Lightning after Brady Tkachuk's two-goal game against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Senators' 6-3 win

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Hurricanes take win streak into game against the Senators

The Carolina Hurricanes will attempt to keep their three-game win streak alive when they visit the Ottawa Senators

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

In concussion protocol Yakemchuk (concussion) doesn't have a timeline for his return to the lineup, per Claire Hanna of TSN on Thursday.

Impact Yakemchuk sustained the injury in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to Florida. He may be unavailable for at least one week while going through concussion protocol, but an exact timeline for his return is unclear. He has one goal, one assist, five shots on net and four blocked shots across four NHL appearances this season.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota visits Ottawa after Hartman's 2-goal game

The Minnesota Wild visit the Ottawa Senators after Ryan Hartman scored two goals in the Wild's 5-2 win against the Vancouver Canucks

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Set to miss out versus Sabres Yakemchuk (concussion) is not expected to be in the lineup to face Buffalo on Thursday.

Impact With Yakemchuk out of action, the Senators recalled Cameron Crotty from the minors and will stick him in the lineup right away. For his part, the 20-year-old Yakemchuk has logged just four NHL games this year in which he tallied one goal, one assist and five shots while averaging 14:32 of ice time.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Senators play the Sabres on losing streak

The Ottawa Senators aim to break a three-game skid when they play the Buffalo Sabres

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Hurt late in Tuesday's game Yakemchuk (upper body) was injured in Tuesday's game versus the Panthers, and there was no update on his status after the contest, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.

Impact Noah Gregor delivered an illegal hit on Yakemchuk in the third period, for which the Florida forward received a match penalty. Yakemchuk's injury is terrible for the young blueliner and the Senators as a whole, who are already missing four other defensemen. An update on Yakemchuk's status could be available prior to Thursday's game versus the Sabres.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Carter Yakemchuk Pregame Media vs PIT | Ottawa Senators Hear from defenceman Carter Yakemchuk ahead of the Senators game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Canadian Tire Centre.

MARCH 26 • NHL.COM

Carter Yakemchuk, Tim Stützle, Tyler Kleven, Jorian Donovan, Travis Green Pregame Media vs PIT

MARCH 26 • YOUTUBE

Senators must be thrilled with Carter Yakemchuk's NHL Debut Carter Yakemchuk made his NHL debut with the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, and anyway you look at it, the Senators organization and fan base m...

MARCH 26 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

NHL Now: Tape Room | NHL.com Mike Rupp and Devan Dubnyk break down Carter Yakemchuk and Anton Frondell's NHL debuts on this edition of The Tape Room

MARCH 25 • NHL.COM

Big night in NHL debut Yakemchuk scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Called up from AHL Belleville earlier in the day due to injuries to Thomas Chabot (arm) and Lassi Thomson (lower body), Yakemchuk made an immediate impact. The seventh overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft picked up his first NHL point on Brady Tkachuk's first-period tally, then Yakemchuk opened his own account by snapping a puck past John Gibson from thee top of the faceoff circle midway through the second frame. With Jake Sanderson (upper body) also still unavailable, the 20-year-old blueliner split time on the first power-play unit with Jordan Spence, but Yakemchuk's upside -- and the Senators' need for all the offense they can get as they fight for a playoff spot -- could land him in the top spot quickly, even if his overall role is sheltered.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

NHL On The Fly: Top Shelf | NHL.com Carter Yakemchuk, Nathan MacKinnon, and Ivan Demidov steal the night with an impressive slate of highlight-reel goals

MARCH 25 • NHL.COM

Senators vs. Red Wings | NHL Highlights | March 24, 2026

MARCH 25 • YOUTUBE

Carter Yakemchuk Postgame Media vs DET | Ottawa Senators Hear from defenceman Carter Yakemchuk following the Senators win over the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.

MARCH 25 • NHL.COM

NHL Now on James Hagens, Carter Yakemchuk, and more | NHL.com The panel on NHL Now discusses notable prospect decisions involving players such as James Hagens, Carter Yakemchuk, and more

MARCH 25 • NHL.COM

Carter Yakemchuk scores in NHL debut as streaking Senators top Red Wings, 3-2

Carter Yakemchuk scored a second-period goal and also had an assist in his NHL debut as the streaking Ottawa Senators edged the Detroit Red Wings 3-2

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Summoned from minors Yakemchuk was recalled from AHL Belleville on Tuesday.

Impact Thomas Chabot (right arm) and Lassi Thomson (lower body) were injured in Monday's 2-1 win over the Rangers, which necessitated Yakemchuk as well as Jorian Donovan being brought up from the minors. The 20-year-old Yakemchuk has yet to make his NHL debut but was the No. 7 overall pick in 2024. With Belleville this season, the right-shot blueliner has accounted for 10 goals, 36 points and a minus-30 rating over 50 appearances.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Produces four assists Yakemchuk recorded four assists in AHL Belleville's 6-3 win over Hershey on Saturday.

Impact Yakemchuk is up to 33 points, 93 shots on net and a minus-30 rating over 46 appearances this season. He has two goals and six assists over his last five outings. Yakemchuk is still rounding out his overall game, so he may need to start 2026-27 in the AHL before pushing for an NHL job.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to minors Yakemchuk was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Wednesday.

Impact With Belleville not in action until Friday, Yakemchuk won't be an option to be recalled ahead of Thursday's clash with Detroit. The 20-year-old blueliner has yet to make his NHL debut and may have to wait until next season to do so. Still, with 25 points in 41 minor-league tilts this year, Yakemchuk could have decent future value in deeper dynasty formats.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

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Stankoven scores again, Hurricanes complete 4-game sweep of Senators

Panthers take losing streak into matchup with the Senators

Ottawa hosts Tampa Bay after Tkachuk's 2-goal game

Hurricanes take win streak into game against the Senators

Minnesota visits Ottawa after Hartman's 2-goal game

Senators play the Sabres on losing streak

Carter Yakemchuk scores in NHL debut as streaking Senators top Red Wings, 3-2