Bernard-Docker will make his NHL debut in Wednesday's game versus the Jets, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 2018 first-round pick (26th overall) accumulated 15 goals and 45 assists across 95 games at the University of North Dakota before turning pro. Bernard-Docker took line rushes with Thomas Chabot during warmups, indicating that he could take on a prominent role during his first NHL appearance.

Bernard-Docker signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Senators on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The Senators selected Bernard-Docker with the 26th overall pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old blueliner recently completed his junior season at the University of North Dakota, during which he racked up 18 points in 27 games. He'll likely report to AHL Belleville to begin his professional career.

Bernard-Docker confirmed Saturday that he informed the Senators' brass that he'll return to North Dakota for his junior season in 2020-21, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

The No. 26 overall pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Bernard-Docker said that a desire to further develop his game and attempt to bring home a national title with the Fighting Hawks were his main reasons for returning to school. The 19-year-old blueliner posted seven goals and 18 assists in 32 games as a sophomore in 2019-20.

Bernard-Docker racked up four assists in the University of North Dakota's 8-1 victory over Canisius Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

JBD was viewed as a steady, stay-at-home defender when he was drafted 26th overall by Ottawa in 2018, but he has slowly added some offense to his game throughout the early portion of his collegiate career. He posted 17 points in 34 games in his freshman campaign at NoDak and his sophomore season is also off to a solid start. Bernard-Docker is a potential top-four option for the Sens down the road.