Fifteen years have passed since the Ottawa Senators made a splash in the 2011 NHL Draft, selecting three promising young players in the first round. Among them were Mika Zibanejad, David Rundblad, and Jakob Silfverberg. As the Senators look to rebuild and retool their roster, it's worth taking a step back to reflect on how these three players have fared since their draft day. Did they live up to expectations, or did their careers take a different path? In this retrospective, we'll examine the highs and lows of their journeys, from the highs of NHL stardom to the lows of injuries and disappointment.


15 Years Later: Whatever Became Of Ottawa's Three First-Rounders From The 2011 NHL Draft?  The Hockey News