The Ottawa Senators have signed another one of their prospects, inking Angus Crookshank to a three-year entry-level contract. The deal will begin in the 2021-22 season, but Crookshank has signed an amateur tryout with the Belleville Senators for the rest of this season. Senators GM Pierre Dorion released a short statement on his newest player:
Angus proved to be a dominant collegiate player. We’re pleased that he’s made the decision to start his professional career which is what we believe is best for the next step in his development.
Dorion may be stretching the truth a big when he says that Crookshank was a dominant player for the University of New Hampshire, but he certainly was a good one. In 90 NCAA games, the young forward recorded 35 goals and 63 points, many of which came within just a few feet of the crease. His slick hands in tight and ability to go unchecked in dangerous areas should translate well to the professional ranks where he’ll get a chance to play with some talented playmakers in the Ottawa system.
Originally selected in the fifth round of the 2018 draft, Crookshank could be a nice late-round find in a class that already included Brady Tkachuk and standout college defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker. The AHL Senators will get him into the lineup as soon as his quarantine protocol is complete.
GMPD *had* to hire, er, sign this guy. How could you not have Angus Crookshank on your team? :)
My new favorite hockey name. Only thing that could make it better would be to make it Angus McCrookshank.
@highandtight – “Angus McCrookshank burger – this one bites back!” :)
For recent names i always liked R.J. Umberger, Karl Dykhuis (Dike-House) is prob my al time fav tho
Per Djoos (Pear Juice) or Bubba Berenzweig can’t be left out of this discussion.
Don’t forget Hakan Loob, either.
@Murphy NFLD – Was Karl on HRT with unusually long hair and a Goth-look? ;)
@forwhomjoshbelltolled – And, for those who aren’t aware, Hakan has the title of “Head European Pro Scout” for the Flames. Wasn’t his fault for tonight’s loss, though. Darryl’s post-game presser ought to be interesting…
@GL – “stretching the truth a big” (Laughing at GMPD, too, eh?)
The lost, but not forgotten, Toni Lydman…