Ottawa Senators: Carter Yakemchuk sent back to WHL’s Calgary Hitmen for upcoming season [Video]

Ottawa Senators first-round draft pick Carter Yakemchuk will spend the season in the Western Hockey League.

The Senators announced Monday morning that the Yakemchuk will be returned to the Calgary Hitmen for the season.

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The Fort McMurray, Alberta native scored two goals and added five assists for the Senators in the pre-season.

“Carter had a tremendous training camp, but we made this decision in the best interests of his long-term development,” Steve Staios, Senators president of hockey operations and general manager, said in a statement.

“We had a healthy conversation with Carter this morning and we expressed that we have a plan for his development that will allow him to thrive once he arrives in the National Hockey League on a full-time basis. We are excited to watch his growth and trajectory in Calgary this …