The Ottawa Senators made an intriguing move in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft by selecting their first goaltender of the class with the 110th pick. Enter Elliot Lennon, a promising young netminder hailing from Kirkland, Quebec, who cut his teeth at Deerfield Academy.
Lennon's stats are nothing short of impressive. With a .936 save percentage over 26 games, he sits comfortably among the top 20 USHS-Prep goaltenders.
Standing tall at 6'6", Lennon isn't just a physical presence in the net; he's a strategic thinker committed to further honing his skills. He's set to take his talents to Brown University in the ECAC Hockey Conference for the 2027-28 season, but before that, he'll be guarding the crease for the USHL's Madison Capitols in the 2026-27 season.
His accolades speak volumes. After the 2024-25 season, Lennon was named Neutral Zone's Prep Goaltender of the Year, praised for his "rare blend of size, technical ability, quick reflexes, and high hockey IQ." It's clear that Lennon is more than just a big body in the net; he's a formidable combination of skill and smarts.
Lennon will be joining an exciting group of goaltending prospects in Ottawa. The Senators' goalie pipeline already features talents like Lucas Beckman and Kevin Reidler, along with Jackson Parsons, Vladimir Nikitin, and Andrei Trofimov.
With Lennon in the mix, the Senators are building a robust foundation in the crease that could pay dividends in the coming seasons. Keep an eye on this young goalie as he develops; he might just be the backbone of Ottawa's future success.
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