BUFFALO, NY - JUNE 24: Logan Brown, selected 11th overall by the Ottawa Senators, poses for a portrait during round one of the 2016 NHL Draft at First Niagara Center on June 24, 2016 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

Much of the talk around the Ottawa Senators this summer has revolved around their young and emerging talent. The big names are obviously Colin White and Thomas Chabot. However, a name often forgotten that lives the shadow of those two is Logan Brown.

Logan Brown was drafted by the Ottawa Senators at 11th overall in 2016. A high pick to be sure, however, a fact that’s often forgotten about this draft is that the Sens actually traded up to pick him. The Sens were initially slotted to pick 12th overall in 2016. However, they were so high on Brown that they didn’t want to risk him being taken by the Devils whom were a slot in front of them. They traded a third round pick to the Devils to swap picks. As a result the Sens got the player they wanted.

Player Profile

The first thing that comes to mind when scouts talk about Brown is his size. At six feet and six inches tall he already would be one of the biggest players in the league. However, he’s not just a big body that can be used to bully the opposition. He’s a talented offensive player as well. In Brown’s draft year he put up 74 points in 59 games. Also known for his two-way play-style he is exactly the type of player the Ottawa Senators like. He is proficient in every aspect of the game.

A Step Back

Unfortunately for Brown and the Sens, he took a bit of a step back this past season. However, it was due to no fault of his own. Brown spent a good portion of the season injured. He was only able to play in 35 games this past season and missed out on the World Juniors. Fortunately his scoring wasn’t terribly affected as he still put up over a point per game. Scoring 40 points in the 35 games he was able to play he still showed he has his skill. This is a slight step back in terms of points per game but that can partially be attributed to a decrease in conditioning due to his injuries.

Final Thoughts

Brown is a grade A prospect for the Ottawa Senators. He took a slight step back this past season due to injuries. However, being fully conditioned for an entire season should result in a bounce back year for him. Brown certainly should be able to slot into the lineup of the Ottawa Senators in the coming years.