Here’s the latest on Blake Montgomery, the hockey prospect.
Blake Montgomery recently signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Ottawa Senators and will begin with the Belleville Senators on an amateur tryout agreement ahead of his official pro-season. This marks his transition from NCAA hockey to professional hockey, with his professional debut anticipated in the 2026-27 season. [Source: NHL.com Senators news and related coverage][9][10]
In his freshman year at Wisconsin, Montgomery posted nine goals and 17 points in 37 games, while also recording a notable penalty minutes total for a forward, signaling a blend of scoring touch and physicality. He was a 2024 NHL Draft pick (No. 117) by Ottawa. [Source: RotoWire profile and draft context][1]
Montgomery’s pro development has included time in the Ontario Hockey League with the London Knights previously, where he put up strong point totals and was highlighted as a Senators prospect of the week during that period, underscoring his potential to translate NCAA success into pro success. [Source: The Hockey Writers, NHL.com coverage][4][9]
Early reporting from Ottawa and Wisconsin outlets suggests Montgomery has been progressing through the pro transition, including scoring his first AHL goal and adapting to the speed and pace of professional hockey in Belleville before joining the Senators’ organization full-time. [Source: The Hockey News feature and Wisconsin Badgers coverage][2][7]
If you’d like, I can pull exact quotes from these articles, compile a concise timeline of Montgomery’s development steps, or provide a quick comparison with other recent Senators prospects at similar stages. I can also deliver a short list of upcoming milestones to watch for in his first professional season.
Montgomery signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Senators on Wednesday. ANALYSIS Montgomery's contract will start in 2026-27, but he'll join AHL Belleville right away on an amateur tryout agreement. The 20-year-old had nine goals, 17 points and 65 PIM in 37 outings as a freshman with the University of Wisconsin in 2025-26. Ottawa selected him with the No. 117 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.
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