Ottawa Senators: Top 10 Prospects Entering 2018

10. Johnny Tychonick, D [18] (2-48, 2014)

Stats (Penticton Vees, BCHL): 48 gp, 9 g, 38 a, 47 p, 6 PPG (13 A), 1 SHA, 3 GWG, .98 pts/g (11 pgp, 3 g, 14 a, 17 p, 7 PPA, 1.55 pts/g).

With some size but mostly the ability to play an offensive, highly mobile defensive game, Jonny Tychonick is far off from being an NHL contributor but shows a ton of promise. He still needs to work on his defensive game, but the fundamentals should be there, though he’ll need work on instincts and closing the gap.

Tychonick is a better offensive presence, one who can skate quickly and fire shots at a good rate. He’s also solid on the power play, coming up with 19 points in the regular season and seven assists in the postseason.

With some size but mostly the ability to play an offensive, highly mobile defensive game, Jonny Tychonick … shows a ton of promise

Tychonick was third amongst defensemen in scoring in the regular season (the youngest in the top three). He was third in assists, tied for seventh in goals, and second in points per game (the youngest in each category).

In the postseason, Tychonick was 12th amongst all scorers in points (second amongst defensemen), third in points per game (first defensemen), and tied for sixth in assists (second amongst defensemen). He dominated and was perhaps the best defenseman in the BCHL.

Still, Tychonick will need to prove himself against better competition than in one of the lower-level CHL leagues. He’ll join the University of North Dakota in the NCAA, a real test for the offensive d-man. If he does well there, he’ll find himself rising up this list. If he doesn’t, well, he’s got time. He’s still just 18 and entering his Freshman year. As a mid-second round pick, there shouldn’t be too much pressure on the young blueliner.