Alright folks, time for this week's Chirp of the Week. If you'd like to see your rant featured on the site just send it in to sensrumours@hotmail.com.
This week we feature a rant from a reader named J-Rock. It's another comment on the fans in Ottawa and goes well with the report we discussed from the Ottawa Citizen yesterday.
Have you thought about installing a panic button on your site?
Every time somebody uses it they get free Valium. It seems our fans are just as bad as Leaf and Habs fan. A bad game and we stone the player in the village square. A good game and we make him King.
I found you're site last spring and it was better then. These days it's like a day time soap. It has gone to poutine. Trying to recommend a poutine shack to that guy was funny. What happens now is not.
People criticizing Carkner now? We have needed a player in the Randy Cunneyworth, Lance Pitlick mould for years. Here he is, quick criticize him! This team, as do all sport clubs, has problems. Demitra, Yashin, the Havlat/Heatley "trades", the Chara/Redden none trades, Bankruptcy! I think we even let a GM out of his contract for draft picks.
People forget Yashin to Duchesne...GOAL!!!! We're in the playoffs! Damian Rhodes beating Martin Brodeur for our first series win. The first conference finals against New Jersey and Spezza's 3 point night. He was our hero, our next hero. Now we crucify him.
It's all Bryan Murray's fault is it? Melnyk is too involved in the managing of the team, is he? Only one post in the last six months has mentioned the "legacy" that Murray is rebuilding. I thank Melnyk for Saving our team. I use "we" and "our" instead of "the" or "them" because this is OUR TEAM.
Fans should be disappointed, even angry sometimes, when WE don't play well. That's what fans do, but you can't change you're family and without Our Ottawa Senators this city would be very small. I may not be thrilled all the time with our team, but I never hate.
Thanks for all your efforts Chirp.
J-Rock
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Staggering Attendance Drop- (Brodeur to Start)
(UPDATE 11:25 AM)- Rather than post an entire game day thread I think I'll leave this attendance topic up. Should make for some good discussion.
The Senators will make just the one line up change tonight. Mike Brodeur will make his first NHL start on home ice against the Wild. Mike Brodeur fans, Rejoice!
An exclusive story in this morning's Ottawa Citizen reveals just how drastic the drop in paid attendance has been at Scotiabank Place so far this season.
The Senators organization is giving out three times as many free tickets as they did last year meaning Ottawa has suffered the third largest paid attendance drop in the NHL. Only the Phoenix Coyotes and Tampa Bay Lightning have been worse.
I think we all knew the attendance was down this year but these numbers are truly stunning. To read the entire Citizen exclusive, click here.
More game day information in a little bit...
The Senators will make just the one line up change tonight. Mike Brodeur will make his first NHL start on home ice against the Wild. Mike Brodeur fans, Rejoice!
An exclusive story in this morning's Ottawa Citizen reveals just how drastic the drop in paid attendance has been at Scotiabank Place so far this season.
The Senators organization is giving out three times as many free tickets as they did last year meaning Ottawa has suffered the third largest paid attendance drop in the NHL. Only the Phoenix Coyotes and Tampa Bay Lightning have been worse.
I think we all knew the attendance was down this year but these numbers are truly stunning. To read the entire Citizen exclusive, click here.
More game day information in a little bit...
Friday, December 18, 2009
Live Blog Tonight
I'll be live blogging the game tonight for the Score. Here's the link...
http://liveblogs.thescore.com/Event/NHL_-_Senators_vs_Devils2
Really bizarre incident unfolding at Scotiabank Place today. Apparently a Minnesota equipment truck caught on fire and a bunch of equipment has been lost including all of the gear belonging to goaltender Niklas Backstrom.
The league is looking into the incident right now.
According to Brent Wallace and CTV news, the Ottawa Fire Department was on the scene for over 40 minutes and all of the gear has been destroyed.
Really, really strange.
http://liveblogs.thescore.com/Event/NHL_-_Senators_vs_Devils2
Really bizarre incident unfolding at Scotiabank Place today. Apparently a Minnesota equipment truck caught on fire and a bunch of equipment has been lost including all of the gear belonging to goaltender Niklas Backstrom.
The league is looking into the incident right now.
According to Brent Wallace and CTV news, the Ottawa Fire Department was on the scene for over 40 minutes and all of the gear has been destroyed.
Really, really strange.
Tough Road Test in Jersey
Another big one for the Senators tonight as they pay a visit to Martin Brodeur and the New Jersey Devils.
The Senators are still pretty banged up so it'll take another solid team effort to get the two points tonight.
The fact that the Senators are on the road and visiting the already boring New Jersey Devils make this the perfect storm for what could be the most boring hockey game of all time.
Although two points is two points in this league.
No line up changes expected meaning the Senators will ice the same line up that beat the Sabres the other night.
Michalek-Winchester-Alfredsson
Regin-Fisher-Kovalev
Ruutu-Kelly-Cheechoo
Campoli-Hennessey-Shannon
Brian Elliott will get the call in goal once again. His 14th straight start in the Ottawa net. He's expected to get the night off tomorrow when the Sens return home to play the Minnesota Wild.
Pascal Leclaire was actually on the ice with his teammates this morning for the first time since suffering that broken cheekbone. His return is not far off.
The NHL's Holiday roster freeze kicks in late tonight so it appears as though the Senators roster is set for the time being. With all the injuries as of late, the Senators are so tight to the cap and realy couldn't make a move unless the contracts evened out.
Highly unlikely...
The Senators are still pretty banged up so it'll take another solid team effort to get the two points tonight.
The fact that the Senators are on the road and visiting the already boring New Jersey Devils make this the perfect storm for what could be the most boring hockey game of all time.
Although two points is two points in this league.
No line up changes expected meaning the Senators will ice the same line up that beat the Sabres the other night.
Michalek-Winchester-Alfredsson
Regin-Fisher-Kovalev
Ruutu-Kelly-Cheechoo
Campoli-Hennessey-Shannon
Brian Elliott will get the call in goal once again. His 14th straight start in the Ottawa net. He's expected to get the night off tomorrow when the Sens return home to play the Minnesota Wild.
Pascal Leclaire was actually on the ice with his teammates this morning for the first time since suffering that broken cheekbone. His return is not far off.
The NHL's Holiday roster freeze kicks in late tonight so it appears as though the Senators roster is set for the time being. With all the injuries as of late, the Senators are so tight to the cap and realy couldn't make a move unless the contracts evened out.
Highly unlikely...
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Fan Forum-Highlights
Had a chance to listen to the fan forum today and here are a couple of the things that stood out from the call.
ON INJURIES
Bryan Murray opened the call by talking about injuries. They expect Pascal Leclaire and Chris Neil to both potentially return for the Dec. 23 game. Shean Donovan skated this morning apparently and is apparently a couple weeks away.
As mentioned earlier the injury to Nick Foligno is a slight tear of the meniscus and will keep him out a couple weeks.
ON PROSPECTS
-Murray also talked about prospects a little bit and in particular the three players that will play in the World Junior Tournament. Murray talked about Andre Petersson who he described as a hard working Alfredsson type player.
-Murray also mentioned Team Canada defenceman Jared Cowen and said that they fully expect him to compete for a spot with the NHL team next season. Patrick Wiercioch was expected to make the team as well but suffered a slight MCL tear that kept him off the roster.
ON VOLCHENKOV
-On a Volchenkov extension Murray said that they have had just one brief conversation with the Volchenkov camp and that's as far as things have gone. They would love to keep Volchenkov in the fold though
ON BRIAN LEE
-Murray also touched briefly on the Brian Lee situation. The Sens GM said there have been no discussion with the Blue Jackets regarding Lee and that there is no interest in making a play for Filatov with no guarantee he will return from Russia.
Lee is currently in Ottawa rehabing a back injury and is hoping to return to action with Bingo on the 26th.
ON THE SALARY CAP
-Murray also said there is no plan to place Jason Spezza on the long term IR for cap relief. Ottawa is pretty tight to the cap with all the injuries right now and that had a lot to do with not calling someone up after the injury to Foligno.
Team President Cyril Leeder also talked at length about some of the changes announced today for season ticket holders. For a summary of those changes click here.
ON INJURIES
Bryan Murray opened the call by talking about injuries. They expect Pascal Leclaire and Chris Neil to both potentially return for the Dec. 23 game. Shean Donovan skated this morning apparently and is apparently a couple weeks away.
As mentioned earlier the injury to Nick Foligno is a slight tear of the meniscus and will keep him out a couple weeks.
ON PROSPECTS
-Murray also talked about prospects a little bit and in particular the three players that will play in the World Junior Tournament. Murray talked about Andre Petersson who he described as a hard working Alfredsson type player.
-Murray also mentioned Team Canada defenceman Jared Cowen and said that they fully expect him to compete for a spot with the NHL team next season. Patrick Wiercioch was expected to make the team as well but suffered a slight MCL tear that kept him off the roster.
ON VOLCHENKOV
-On a Volchenkov extension Murray said that they have had just one brief conversation with the Volchenkov camp and that's as far as things have gone. They would love to keep Volchenkov in the fold though
ON BRIAN LEE
-Murray also touched briefly on the Brian Lee situation. The Sens GM said there have been no discussion with the Blue Jackets regarding Lee and that there is no interest in making a play for Filatov with no guarantee he will return from Russia.
Lee is currently in Ottawa rehabing a back injury and is hoping to return to action with Bingo on the 26th.
ON THE SALARY CAP
-Murray also said there is no plan to place Jason Spezza on the long term IR for cap relief. Ottawa is pretty tight to the cap with all the injuries right now and that had a lot to do with not calling someone up after the injury to Foligno.
Team President Cyril Leeder also talked at length about some of the changes announced today for season ticket holders. For a summary of those changes click here.
No Suspension for Ruutu
Just got word that there will apparently be no suspension for Ruutu's hit on Kaleta last night.
Ruutu will apparently receive a small fine but nothing else. I think the NHL made the right call on this one.
The hit was definitely vicious but there was nothing suspension worthy about it.
It's a contact sport folks...
Also, the Sens Twitter feed is saying Foligno will need scope surgery on his right knee and will be out the next two weeks.
Ruutu will apparently receive a small fine but nothing else. I think the NHL made the right call on this one.
The hit was definitely vicious but there was nothing suspension worthy about it.
It's a contact sport folks...
Also, the Sens Twitter feed is saying Foligno will need scope surgery on his right knee and will be out the next two weeks.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Solid Team Victory
The Ottawa Senators continued their strong play on home ice scoring a huge 2-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres and picking up another important two points.
Brian Elliott picked up his second shutout of the season and now has two goose eggs in his last four starts.
The Senators played a solid team game tonight and really seemed to rally around the loss of Jason Spezza. If not for Ryan Miller this game could have been ugly early on. Miller made some massive saves, especially in the first period.
Full credit to Chris Campoli in his debut as a forward. He did not look at all out of place and could have had a couple points on the night.
The game winner came on a soft yet well placed shot from Alex Picard.
Picard along with the other 5 Senators defenceman had a very solid outing tonight. They were careful with the puck all night and really cut down on the lapses that cost them against the Leafs.
Anton Volchenkov was banged up late in the second period but did return for the third.
Jarkko Ruutu took a 5 minute major in the second period when he ran Patrick Kaletta. At first glance I really didn't think there was anything particularly dirty about the play but the TSN guys seem to think he'll be suspended.
Guess we'll find out tomorrow.
Until then......
GO SENS GO
Brian Elliott picked up his second shutout of the season and now has two goose eggs in his last four starts.
The Senators played a solid team game tonight and really seemed to rally around the loss of Jason Spezza. If not for Ryan Miller this game could have been ugly early on. Miller made some massive saves, especially in the first period.
Full credit to Chris Campoli in his debut as a forward. He did not look at all out of place and could have had a couple points on the night.
The game winner came on a soft yet well placed shot from Alex Picard.
Picard along with the other 5 Senators defenceman had a very solid outing tonight. They were careful with the puck all night and really cut down on the lapses that cost them against the Leafs.
Anton Volchenkov was banged up late in the second period but did return for the third.
Jarkko Ruutu took a 5 minute major in the second period when he ran Patrick Kaletta. At first glance I really didn't think there was anything particularly dirty about the play but the TSN guys seem to think he'll be suspended.
Guess we'll find out tomorrow.
Until then......
GO SENS GO
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