Roster Battles: How Will The Senators Replace Zub To Start The Season?

There's no doubt about his ability to make an impression. Yakemchuk had a goal and an assist in his regular-season debut last March, then picked up two assists in his playoff debut against Carolina.

Tyler Kleven was asked by reporters on Thursday what his early impressions are of his preseason D partner, Carter Yakemchuk (Senators YouTube).

There's also no doubt that the Senators would love for him to be 100 percent ready for everyday duty right now.