Observations:

September 2014 – Ryan Dzingle will start the year with the Binghamton Senators of the AHL. Dzingle had an impressive goal in his pre-season game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, stealing the puck in the offensive zone and finding the back of the net short side seconds later. The Illinois-native is a smaller player, but he has what every successful smaller player has: tenacity. He’s relentless in all corners, and never gives up on a play. It might be a bit of a reach to see Dzingle play top six minutes in Ottawa, but he has the skill set to crack an NHL lineup. Nathan Martin

April 2014 – The Senators have signed their 2011 7^th round draft pick to an entry-level contract.  The Wheaton, Illinois-native was a 2014 Hobey Baker Award finalist for NCAA Player of the Year after posting a career-high 22 goals and 24 assists through 37 games with the Ohio State Buckeyes. Dzingel will see time with the AHL Binghamton Senators this season and could add an offensive boost for Luke Richardson’s team during their playoff run. Dzingel is a smaller, pass-first center with quick hands. Considering that Stephane Da Costa and JG Pageau have thrived under Richardson (also small centers), Dzingel will likely benefit from a few years in the AHL.  Nathan Martin

Fantasy Outlook: C+

Dzingel is a fairly raw prospect and due to the prospect logjam at center in Ottawa, it would be safe to say he won’t crack the lineup for a few years.

Footage:

Ryan Dzingel – Hobey Baker Highlight Video

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