What a masterclass in overseas amateur scouting by the Sens. Idzan – 6-0, 194 lbs – brings a ton of upside late in the draft, not typical of most re-entry picks. A quiet D-0 year in Sweden led to a breakout D+1 season in Europe and the USHL.

Selected 181st overall, Bruno Idzan is now a member of the Ottawa Senators.

A 19-year-old re-entry, the Croatian is already a bit of a journeyman at his young age, having played J20 hockey for both Malmö and HV71 last year. He then returned to the Alps Hockey League in 2025, where he played 19 games in his home country before finally landing with the USHL’s Lincoln. Here, he played some of his best hockey in recent memory, only experiencing a minor scoring decrease from the AlpsHL.

After torching the AlpsHL (21G, 9A in 21GP) – a second-tier pro league – Idzan made a move to the USHL, where he racked up 44 points in 36 games. That production already puts him ahead of current Sens prospect Javon Moore, who also spent his D+1 season in the USHL. Next year, Idzan will play for Wisconsin in the NCAA.

Built around a booming, adaptive shot and sharp awareness, Idzan uses his elusiveness, physicality, and reads to consistently attack soft ice. If he translates that to college hockey, he could prove to be a gem. Worth putting on your watchlist in deep dynasty leagues, but don’t rush to add him.

Idzan was one of the USHL’s highest scorers on a per-game basis, thanks in large part to his shot, which is among the draft’s best. While he lacks any other high end tools (his handling and playmaking are ok, his skating has some power but is very choppy) he thinks the game at a high level. As a trailer, he’ll drift into the zone lackadaisically, only to arrive in the perfect time and space to receive a pass. He’s adept at disappearing into coverage and at getting to his spots. He might not be the flashiest or most exciting, but after another year of development with the University of Wisconsin and some time with an NHL development team, he could become a super effective bottom-six option