Through his first eight games, Zibanejad has one assist and a minus-3 rating. Expect the team to wait and make a further decision on him after tomorrow's game.
Zibanejad moves back up to the second line following the injury to Peter Regin. Through his first seven games with the Sens, the current 6th overall pick has one assist. He likely sticks with the team the rest of the season, adding depth to their forward corps.
Zibanejad moves to the wing in his third NHL game. Through his first two, he registered one assist.
Zibanejad is probably too good for any junior club at this point but could be sent to the AHL as a player drafted in Europe. Expect at least a nine-game tryout.
Zibanejad could play in the NHL, the question is whether he has earned a spot. Last season he only played 26 games professionally, scoring five goals and nine points with Djurgardens IF Stockholm. Look for him to continue competing with Peter Regin and Stefan Da Costa.
Sounds like Zibanejad could beat out Peter Regin and Stephane Da Costa for the second-line role. In 26 games for Djurgardens IF Stockholm of the SEL, Zibanejad scored five goals and nine points. He most likely sticks with the big club.
The two wingers were slated to flank star center Jason Spezza so don't expect Zibanejad to earn the top line role right now. However, this audition proves that the Sens are interested in their 2011 top pick playing this season.