POLL: Which Senators prospect are you most excited about?

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NEELY wrote:

Big Ev wrote:Da Costa 3rd line centre when the Sena are pushing for a Cup? Can't see that AT ALL. Smith is much better suited for a third line role. I think they are struggling if Da Costa is their 3rd line centre.

I think he's going to be a 45-60 point player in 3 or 4 years time. I like him a lot as a prospect and he showed a lot of offensive potential when from his first game in the NHL. A lot of other area's to work on that can improve with coaching and training.

His vision really stands out. No question he has deficiencies in just about every area of the game... that you can teach. If he wants to work and learn he should be good.

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Yup, I think everything in terms of Da Costa will come down to work ethic. He's the most raw prospect in the entire organization.

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Yeah nobody is denying his talent, but he's pretty much a Top 6 or bust. Can't see him as 3rd line centre unless they want to go with 3 scoring lines + 1 shutdown line down the road.

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Big Ev wrote:Yeah nobody is denying his talent, but he's pretty much a Top 6 or bust. Can't see him as 3rd line centre unless they want to go with 3 scoring lines + 1 shutdown line down the road.

Think it will be something along those lines.

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also I would not be shocked to see Da Costa sign in Sweden or Europe for the upcoming season if he does not accept his qualifying offer. Money might be calling + Ottawa is loaded with prospects (didn't look as good when he first signed).

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Big Ev wrote:also I would not be shocked to see Da Costa sign in Sweden or Europe for the upcoming season if he does not accept his qualifying offer. Money might be calling + Ottawa is loaded with prospects (didn't look as good when he first signed).

Yeah, I would imagine it'll come down to this at some point unfortunately.

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I honestly they have the patients to develop him and not be forced into a trade or a contract he isn't ready for. He can be a very good NHLer if both parties take their time.

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The good thing is, Murray has developed a similar player before under similar circumstances in MacDonald, so he can continue to preach patience and hard work to Da Costa.

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