One of those players is defenseman Blake Siebenaler, who is not only gearing up for the tournament but also for his first year playing professional hockey within the Blue Jackets organization.
“It’s a big year for me for me coming up,” Siebenaler told BlueJackets.com. “I’m just trying to go out there and play my game and have fun at the same time. I try not to worry too much about (competing for an NHL spot), and the more I do that, the better I play.”
Siebenaler, a third-round pick (No. 77 overall) in the 2014 NHL Draft, is a skilled offensive defenseman who is coming off a three-year run with the Niagara Ice Dogs of the OHL.