Happy Canada Day!- Sens Sign Auld

Friday, 01 July 2011 08:39

Happy Canada Day!- Sens Sign Auld

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(UPDATE 5:36PM)- The Sens are bringing back tough guy Francis Lessard. He has signed a one year, two way contract. Hard working guy that will serve as the enforcer down in Bingo.

(UPDATE 3:38 PM)- The Ottawa Senators have signed Alex Auld to a one year, $1 million deal.

(UPDATE 12:57 PM)- Another goalies is off the market. Jose Theodore has signed in Florida.

(UPDATE 12:44 PM)- The Tampa Bay Lightning have the Sens looking at Plan B as they have signed free agent goaltender Mathieu Garon.

(UPDATE 12:42 PM)- Eric Duhatschek has indicated that the Ottawa Senators may be one of the teams that now has an interest in Jaromir Jagr. I would be absolutely blown away if that is in fact true. Have not heard anything about that.

(UPDATE 12:17 PM)- You can add the name of Jose Theodore to the list of goalies the Sens may be looking at. Still think that Garon is their guy if they can work something out.

It's a day that has been full of excitement for Ottawa Senators fans in past years but by all accounts, the opening of this year's free agent market figures to be a fairly quiet one for the Ottawa Senators.

Although the fun thing about July 1 is you really never know what to expect.

The primary target for the Sens will be a goalie to play back up to Craig Anderson. I've been told that Mathieu Garon is a player they like and someone they plan to approach when the market opens this afternoon. Garon seems like he is among the best options available.

Beyond that the Sens seem like they will be fairly quiet today.

Obviously that can all change in the craziness that is July 1 but the Sens are fortunate not to be in desperate need of anything heading into today. The teams that attempt to fill a particular need on a day like today often end up overpaying. Thankfully that wont be the Sens today.

Murray has made it clear that he would like to add a top six forward. I get the sense that the trade route is a more likely approach right now though.

Will do my best to keep the site up to date today. Updates will appear at the top of the blog and on the home page. Or you can follow SensChirp on Twitter.

Happy Canada Day, everyone!

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0 #1 Threat991 2011-07-01 09:09

I have the sense they would like to add Ben Eager to the mix. Local boy,still young,he can play and drop them. With Carkner in a diminshed role now that we have all the up-coming kids on the D and Neil looking more to add stability on the ice(can't do that from the penalty box) I can see Murray going after a fighter who can play

+2 #2 Dork 2011-07-01 09:10

I'd be more than happy with Garon.

Cheap, relatively talented, capable of occasionally stealing a game.

Most importantly, I feel like he's capable not only of relieving Anderson, but holding down the fort if Anderson gets injured.

Lalime is a joke, bring in Garon.

0 #3 KK65 2011-07-01 09:11

First time in a long time that I won't be glued to TSn on july 1st......but if I come back tonight only to find out Ottawa signed Brad Richards......I will freaking lose it.

+1 #4 Dork 2011-07-01 09:12

Quoting Threat991:

...I can see Murray going after a fighter who can play

Although, that's unlikely to satiate our desire for a top 6 forward...

0 #5 Patrick1 2011-07-01 09:18

I'd be happy with a backup goalie like Garon and a player who can fight on day one of free agency.

0 #6 moneymike 2011-07-01 09:26

Really think that Fleischmann would be a good pick up. He could play center until Big Z is ready, then swtich to wing.

Filatov Spezza Butler
Michalek Fleischmann Alfredsson
Foligno Regin Condra
Greening Smith Neil

Runbland Karlsson
Cowen Gonchar
Phillips Lee/ Carkner

Anderson
Garon

0 #7 Sandy 2011-07-01 09:26

Quoting KK65:

First time in a long time that I won't be glued to TSn on july 1st......but if I come back tonight only to find out Ottawa signed Brad Richards......I will freaking lose it.

Not likely to happen.. but that would blow the doors off of TSN broadcast.
He is a PE Islander.. from the same province as Dave Cameron.. across the Northumberland Strait from Paul McLean...
Fit made in heaven.. and 99.9% chance it will NOT happen.

+2 #8 Jonny Mac 2011-07-01 09:30

I'd rather give up cap space than assets like pics and prospects for a Top 6 forward, I'm hoping Murray at least inquires about a few people today.

-1 #9 Floridasensfan 2011-07-01 09:45

Anyone know from watching the game last night if Petersson is good enough to make the team this year or is he not good enough yet

-1 #10 conservativeHippie 2011-07-01 09:48

The only Free Agent I would want to see BM go after is Stamkos.

Yes, I know it's 4 years of first rounders. But really, at the end of the day, isn't the goal of the draft a slim chance at landing a player like Stamkos (and unless you tank, you have a what, a < 5% chance of scooping one)? Plus, teams like the Leafs that went after Kessel have no where near the surrounding players to accommodate a move for an RFA.

And as far as Tampa not letting him go...They might not have a choice. Last I heard, they weren't in a great financial position.

Pointe Finale: Stamkos comes here, the rebuild is over. In one year, BM would have gotten a superstar and 4 1st round offensive picks to add to the stable of top defensive prospects.

Hey...Just dreaming before the deadline!

0 #11 DrSens 2011-07-01 09:49

Patrick Lalime, G, Buffalo
TSN.ca Rating: 55.19
Stats 0-5, 2.96, .890, 7 GP
'10-'11 Cap Hit: $650K
Comment: Seven games, no wins; that sounds like the end.

TSN

DrS

+1 #12 MM41966 2011-07-01 09:49

I think Garon would be a great back up to Anderson. As you said Chirp, Murray may surprise us today and acquire a top six forward. It will be interesting.

0 #13 Senator Stanley 2011-07-01 09:54

Josh Harding just resigned with Minn.

0 #14 MethotToMyMadness 2011-07-01 09:55

Sucks that I'm working today, even the time and a half doesn't make it better. But I do get to follow up on all the activity on TSN this afternoon. I'd much rather enjoy a few bevvies with friends in this beautiful weather in the Capital, but that's out of my control.

Here's hoping Ottawa does do something to make my day interesting. :)

0 #15 Zira1 2011-07-01 10:05

Quoting madpajamma:

Sucks that I'm working today, even the time and a half doesn't make it better. But I do get to follow up on all the activity on TSN this afternoon. I'd much rather enjoy a few bevvies with friends in this beautiful weather in the Capital, but that's out of my control.

Here's hoping Ottawa does do something to make my day interesting. :)

Time & half! Having a few extra pesos is ok too. My benefit is checking out the bikinis on the beach but today it is raining and I'm shutout on the terrace. Oh well, thank goodness for TSN2 and SensChirp forum or I would be inclined to visit my favorite bar. Happy Canada day to all on this forum including all the rest of Canada. Hope you all have a great day.

+1 #16 TheTyrantWee 2011-07-01 10:20

If the Senators go out and add a top six for just the cost of money. I really hope it's Tomas Fleischman. I think Colorado should re-sign him just based on what he did with Duchene but who knows. Having him and Mueller back and healthy would immediately make them so much better in Colorado.

-1 #17 MM41966 2011-07-01 10:22

Eklund is saying that Brad Richards will sign with the Leafs today? Are your sources telling you the same thing? Thank you

0 #18 THEBLACKTERROR 2011-07-01 10:24

Quoting MM41966:

Eklund is saying that Brad Richards will sign with the Leafs today? Are your sources telling you the same thing? Thank you

Rangers. Don't listen to that guy, he's a fountain of lies. He's only saying Toronto will sign him because it generates traffic to his site.

0 #19 conservativeHippie 2011-07-01 10:27

Think there's any chance that Eklund actually pays people to just troll hockey discussion sites to "ask" about the latest Eklund rumours?

Hummm....

0 #20 Senator Stanley 2011-07-01 10:31

Here is TSN's pre-noon handicap on Brad Richards. 1. NYR 2. LA 3. Tor 4. TB 5. Mon 6. Buff 7. Phi

0 #21 Jerry 2011-07-01 10:33

Happy Canada day everyone!

+1 #22 Senator Stanley 2011-07-01 10:37

Pens withdraw offer for Jagr.

+1 #23 MM41966 2011-07-01 10:43

Could Jagr sign with the Habs or Red Wings?

+1 #24 SensChirp 2011-07-01 10:46

Quoting MM41966:

Could Jagr sign with the Habs or Red Wings?

Think he ends up in Detroit

0 #25 MM41966 2011-07-01 10:48

Renaud Lavoie of RDS is saying that the Sens are very interested in signing Jose Théodore or Mathieu Garon as the back up goalie. Both would be great guys for the Sens.

+1 #26 conservativeHippie 2011-07-01 10:51

Haha...Pens don't mess around! Jagr tried to play them after all...

http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=567951&cmpid=pit-twt-pghpenguins

0 #27 SensChirp 2011-07-01 11:07

Detroit out on Jagr now too. Montreal perhaps?

0 #28 MethotToMyMadness 2011-07-01 11:09

TSNBobMcKenzie: RT @CraigCustance: Red Wings are also out on Jagr. [via Twitter]

0 #29 MethotToMyMadness 2011-07-01 11:10

Green and Hedberg hit the UFA now to

0 #30 Mitchell 2011-07-01 11:15

Quoting madpajamma:

Green and Hedberg hit the UFA now to

Greene* if it was Green... MURRAY GET THE pHONE!

0 #31 jasonontheoldsenschirp 2011-07-01 11:18

Hedberg or Garon would make for great backup goalies.

But we still need a second line centre!

0 #32 Mitchell 2011-07-01 11:33

I'll take one Gange and Garon please

+1 #33 Senator Stanley 2011-07-01 11:33

Theodore being mentioned in Ottawa back-up role.

-1 #34 jasonontheoldsenschirp 2011-07-01 11:41

Garon signed by TB

+1 #35 TrueSensFan 2011-07-01 11:42

Garon just signed by TB....boooooo

-1 #36 Senator Stanley 2011-07-01 11:43

Garon has been signed by TB

-1 #37 Mitchell 2011-07-01 11:43

garh no Garon! signs with tampa

-1 #38 jasonontheoldsenschirp 2011-07-01 11:43

Hedberg pleeaasseee

0 #39 TrueSensFan 2011-07-01 11:43

god price too ... bummer

+2 #40 NotwinninforMacKinnon 2011-07-01 11:44

tsn said ottawa is in on JAGR sweeeetttt

0 #41 TrueSensFan 2011-07-01 11:45

Quoting New GM:

tsn said ottawa is in on JAGR sweeeetttt

Ummmm where the hell did you see that?

please no

0 #42 jasonontheoldsenschirp 2011-07-01 11:45

Quoting New GM:

tsn said ottawa is in on JAGR sweeeetttt

I'll lose my shit if Murray signs him.

-1 #43 Sensnation 2011-07-01 11:46

Garon to TB

+1 #44 SensChirp 2011-07-01 11:46

Sens will now head to plan B in their search for a back up. Theodore makes sense.

+3 #45 NotwinninforMacKinnon 2011-07-01 11:47

well lose your shit lol

Just said after det and pitt are out there are canadian teams still in MTL and Ottawa ..If you dont think JAgr could help 1-2 years your an idiot

0 #46 MM41966 2011-07-01 11:49

Travis Yost is mentioning that the Sens have interest in Tim Connolly and Jose Theodore.

0 #47 capouel 2011-07-01 11:51

Please BM no Theodore and no Jagr either

0 #48 Senator Stanley 2011-07-01 11:51

Jagr not coming to Sens as per Garrioch.

+1 #49 Dorkiewicz 2011-07-01 11:51

Why would anybody be upset about signing Jagr?

How is that detrimental to us?

Even if he did sign here, he'll be long gone by the time we're contenders again.

I don't see the downside, especially with all our cap space and our lack of offence.

-3 #50 Dorkiewicz 2011-07-01 11:53

Kinda funny how nobody reads any comments before posting - how many times do we need to be informed that Garon has been signed by TB?

I guess 5...

;D

+1 #51 MM41966 2011-07-01 11:53

Ben Eager signs three years with the Oilers.

+2 #52 jasonontheoldsenschirp 2011-07-01 11:53

Quoting New GM:

well lose your shit lol

Just said after det and pitt are out there are canadian teams still in MTL and Ottawa ..If you dont think JAgr could help 1-2 years your an idiot

Exactly. We'll only need him for 1 year anyways and that's what we need. Not a guy that will be signed for longterm for a rebuilding team.

1 year @ 3mil for Jagr for the Sens would be great.

0 #53 Dorkiewicz 2011-07-01 11:53

This just in, Garon signed by TB

-3 #54 capouel 2011-07-01 11:53

Jagr is a lazy old man, don't want him..

-2 #55 jasonontheoldsenschirp 2011-07-01 11:54

Quoting capouel:

Jagr is a lazy old man, don't want him..

That dominated the World Championships and the KHL.

+3 #56 SensChirp 2011-07-01 11:54

Garrioch says Theodore is unlikely in Ottawa.

-1 #57 Sensnation 2011-07-01 11:55

Quoting Dorkiewicz:

Kinda funny how nobody reads any comments before posting - how many times do we need to be informed that Garon has been signed by TB?

I guess 5...

;D

Quoting Dorkiewicz:

Kinda funny how nobody reads any comments before posting - how many times do we need to be informed that Garon has been signed by TB?

I guess 5...

;D

It didn't refresh properly and looked like no one had posted yet.

+1 #58 Dorkiewicz 2011-07-01 11:56

Quoting capouel:

Jagr is a lazy old man, don't want him..

Not even close. He's not what he used to be, but he's still got it.

I honestly feel like at least half of the Jagr detractors don't want him because he got creamed by Ovechkin...

0 #59 capouel 2011-07-01 11:56

Quoting SensChirp:

Garrioch says Theodore is unlikely in Ottawa.

I know Bruce credibility isn't the best but that's great news, Theodore sucks!

0 #60 Senator Stanley 2011-07-01 11:56

Theodore to florida

+1 #61 moneymike 2011-07-01 11:57

Quoting SensChirp:

Garrioch says Theodore is unlikely in Ottawa.

So is the prospect of Garrioch not wearing sweatpants during press conferences..

-1 #62 Sensnation 2011-07-01 11:57

Quoting Dorkiewicz:

Quoting capouel:
Jagr is a lazy old man, don't want him..

Not even close. He's not what he used to be, but he's still got it.

I honestly feel like at least half of the Jagr detractors don't want him because he got creamed by Ovechkin...

And the other half are worried he'll be just like Kovalev. I think Jagr could teach Filatov, Butler and Foligno a few things.

0 #63 KJ-Sens 2011-07-01 11:57

Theodore to FLA as per DD

0 #64 Mitchell 2011-07-01 11:57

theodore is gone anyway FLA

0 #65 capouel 2011-07-01 11:58

Quoting Dorkiewicz:

Quoting capouel:
Jagr is a lazy old man, don't want him..

Not even close. He's not what he used to be, but he's still got it.

I honestly feel like at least half of the Jagr detractors don't want him because he got creamed by Ovechkin...

For me it's just because he's a greedy ass

+1 #66 Sensnation 2011-07-01 11:58

Come on Tim Connolly!

+1 #67 Zira1 2011-07-01 11:58

Quoting Senator Stanley:

Theodore to florida

Quoting Senator Stanley:

Theodore to florida

What is plan 'C'?

+1 #68 jasonontheoldsenschirp 2011-07-01 12:01

Best case scenario for Ottawa is a good backup goalie, and a second line centre for 1 year.

+1 #69 Sensnation 2011-07-01 12:01

Greiss or Mike Smith

0 #70 MM41966 2011-07-01 12:01

Quoting Zira1:

Quoting Senator Stanley:
Theodore to florida

Quoting Senator Stanley:
Theodore to florida

What is plan 'C'?

Maybe Ty Conklin.

0 #71 Sandy 2011-07-01 12:02

Do you think what Murray said he expects in a backup goaltender... ie Lehner coming in if Anderson injured... will scare away some candidates?

Also EK thinks Sens interested in Connolly.

Much prefer Leino... connection with McLean.. can play any forward position. 27 yrs old... sign me up.

+1 #72 KJ-Sens 2011-07-01 12:02

I would think Ottawa should make a play for Conklin. Decent backup. played in Detroit too, and may have connection with Mclean.

0 #73 Sensnation 2011-07-01 12:03

Quoting Sandy:

Do you think what Murray said he expects in a backup goaltender... ie Lehner coming in if Anderson injured... will scare away some candidates?

Also EK thinks Sens interested in Connolly.

Much prefer Leino... connection with McLean.. can play any forward position. 27 yrs old... sign me up.

Leino can play C?

+1 #74 2015Champs 2011-07-01 12:05

Quoting TrueSensFan:

Quoting New GM:
tsn said ottawa is in on JAGR sweeeetttt

Ummmm where the hell did you see that?

please no

How about this, sign him to a 1 or 2 year contract (money does not matter cause we are not close to the cap) then flip him for a high draft pick at trade deadline if he pans out to keep rebuilding. Not like like we are a cup contender next year or the year after. He may put some butts in the seats too.

I'm not saying he is my number 1 choice or even my preference but there could be some good to signing him.

0 #75 Sandy 2011-07-01 12:05

Quoting JABSmilez:

Quoting Sandy:
Do you think what Murray said he expects in a backup goaltender... ie Lehner coming in if Anderson injured... will scare away some candidates?

Also EK thinks Sens interested in Connolly.

Much prefer Leino... connection with McLean.. can play any forward position. 27 yrs old... sign me up.

Leino can play C?

That's what they said on TSN (actually Mike Peca said that). Darren Pang says the Sens are a long way away from 'getting there'... (or something to that affect). Anderson inconsistent.

+1 #76 Sensnation 2011-07-01 12:07

Quoting Sandy:

Quoting JABSmilez:
Quoting Sandy:
Do you think what Murray said he expects in a backup goaltender... ie Lehner coming in if Anderson injured... will scare away some candidates?

Also EK thinks Sens interested in Connolly.

Much prefer Leino... connection with McLean.. can play any forward position. 27 yrs old... sign me up.

Leino can play C?

That's what they said on TSN (actually Mike Peca said that). Darren Pang says the Sens are a long way away from 'getting there'... (or something to that affect). Anderson inconsistent.

Panger knows nothing ... not a fan of mr slipup

-1 #77 Hax 2011-07-01 12:07

Quoting 2015Champs:

money does not matter cause we are not close to the cap

Unless it's your money. I love the attitude that Melnyk should just toss money around because he's rich.

+2 #78 jasonontheoldsenschirp 2011-07-01 12:07

Murray should sign Chirp.

-1 #79 Senator Stanley 2011-07-01 12:12

Scottie Upshall sign with Florida

0 #80 Mitchell 2011-07-01 12:18

Enjoying the pace of the frenzy thus far. Hope Ottawa signs a back-up today and maybe 1 Veteran (Simon Gagne)

0 #81 SensChirp 2011-07-01 12:21

Mike Smith off the market now too.

+2 #82 Senator Stanley 2011-07-01 12:21

Jagr signs with Flyers

0 #83 Sensnation 2011-07-01 12:22

Quoting Senator Stanley:

Scottie Upshall sign with Florida

Wow 3.5 mil a year, good price and nice term for Florida. Too bad, was hoping BM would have made a move there.

+4 #84 SensChirp 2011-07-01 12:22

Jagr to the Flyers. Yikes

0 #85 Sensnation 2011-07-01 12:28

Is it quiet on the Sens front because BM is working hard on 1 player, or is he just waiting to pick from the scraps?

Wow Dagostini re-signed at such a nice price for the team.

0 #86 Mike Bauer 2011-07-01 12:28

I heard two weeks ago and again today that Sens are seriously looking at Conklin. Lalime I heard is a 'last resort option'...

I also heard Ottawa might be very close on a top 6/9 forward...

+1 #87 Senator Stanley 2011-07-01 12:34

Jovo cop to Florida. Spending that money to get to floor.

+1 #88 MM41966 2011-07-01 12:34

Quoting Mike Bauer:

I heard two weeks ago and again today that Sens are seriously looking at Conklin. Lalime I heard is a 'last resort option'...

I also heard Ottawa might be very close on a top 6/9 forward...

I rather have Conklin than Lalime. It would be great to sign Connolly, Gagné or Leino.

0 #89 Sensnation 2011-07-01 12:42

Quoting Senator Stanley:

Jovo cop to Florida. Spending that money to get to floor.

You're getting the trades so fast! Thanks for sharing all these.

0 #90 Sensnation 2011-07-01 12:44

Panthers are looking much improved so far, imagine if they re-sign Vokoun now.

+1 #91 Senator Stanley 2011-07-01 12:49

LA Kings apparently going after Richards very hard. Made very strong case to sign with Kings.

0 #92 Sandy 2011-07-01 12:59

Any other rumours Chirp, on who the Sens may be after in way of goaltenders?

Will it be hard to sign one for only 1 yr contract -- as I assume that's all they want to do?

Will they wait it out for a few days?

0 #93 Mitchell 2011-07-01 13:02

Ty Conklin could be are man

0 #94 C-Mac 2011-07-01 13:20

I know the ages arent right but I have to admit, I'd be happy to hear we signed Gagne and Turco today.

C-Mac

0 #95 Sandy 2011-07-01 13:38

Don't know what the rest of you think... but a lot of term giving to some of these players.

No team can match what the Panthers are doing with Dollars and term.... but they need to spend to get near the cap floor... and boy are they.

0 #96 KJ-Sens 2011-07-01 13:54

something like 18 teams need to get to the cap floor, including the Sens, but the Panthers really needed to get closer than most.

-1 #97 lbernier 2011-07-01 13:56

Only a few backup goalies out there.....Lalim e still the choice for me to come to Ottawa!!!!

-1 #98 KJ-Sens 2011-07-01 13:57

Budaj signs in MTL.

0 #99 Dirtysweetness 2011-07-01 14:00

Come on Murray!!!!! We need a dependable back up goalie. La-lame isn't going to cover us should an injury occur to Anderson.
Happy Canada Day All!!!

0 #100 lbernier 2011-07-01 14:03

Quoting Dirtysweetness:

Come on Murray!!!!! We need a dependable back up goalie. La-lame isn't going to cover us should an injury occur to Anderson.
Happy Canada Day All!!!

We are not going to make the playoffs so why not lose more games with Lalime and then get another good draft pick?????

0 #101 Dirtysweetness 2011-07-01 14:13

We have to remember how fickle Ottawa fans can be in terms of supporting a sports franchise. A few losing seasons coupled with crazy ticket/concessi on prices might kill the success of this team. I'm sorry, but in terms of paying for a family night out, I'm not going to blow +/-$500 to see a team dive for a high draft pick. Please don't get me wrong, I love the Senators and always will.

-1 #102 Hax 2011-07-01 14:16

Quoting KJ-Sens:

something like 18 teams need to get to the cap floor, including the Sens, but the Panthers really needed to get closer than most.

The Butler contract on its own will probably bring us past the floor. Let alone any other RFAs plus our backup goalie etc.

-1 #103 Hax 2011-07-01 14:18

Quoting Dirtysweetness:

We have to remember how fickle Ottawa fans can be in terms of supporting a sports franchise. A few losing seasons coupled with crazy ticket/concession prices might kill the success of this team. I'm sorry, but in terms of paying for a family night out, I'm not going to blow +/-$500 to see a team dive for a high draft pick. Please don't get me wrong, I love the Senators and always will.

This team (even as-is) will be very fun to watch this year. Kuba's the only real plug and even he should be better than last year (though I'd love to see him traded somehow).

I'd rather a couple of years watching young guys develop and bust their asses (and lose a lot) so we get another 8-10 year run of playoff teams after.

0 #104 Dirtysweetness 2011-07-01 14:22

Hax, completely agree. But, if this team goes through that "I don't give a shit" effort next season. Watch out!

0 #105 Dirtysweetness 2011-07-01 14:25

You know what? I'd love to see Murray sign Erik Cole. Just to see Spezzafan19's reaction.

0 #106 TrueSensFan 2011-07-01 14:34

too late .. Cole just signed in MTL for a tonne of $$

0 #107 TrueSensFan 2011-07-01 14:36

they overpaid.... Spezzafan19, would you have still wanted him for that kind of money?

oh wait, I just realized who I was asking. You would have given him $34m 3yr deal to make him the highest paid in the NHL lol

0 #108 Sandy 2011-07-01 14:38

Eric Cole to Mtl.

The coaching staff will not let these players take the night off. I would sooner watch the energy and enthusiam of the young players... than someone like Kovalev.

Previously today.. the showed on TSN Murra's last few free agent signings... not exactly stellar: Ruutu, Jason Smith, Kovalev, Gonchar.

Go young... or let it alone.

These teams are loading up on the 2nd tier free agents... if it doesn't fit.... let it alone.

+1 #109 TrueSensFan 2011-07-01 14:39

We just got our backup in Auld

I don't mind this too much

+1 #110 sensfan19 2011-07-01 14:39

Sens sign Alex Auld 1 year/ 1 mil

+1 #111 TrueSensFan 2011-07-01 14:41

damn... almost beat Chirp to it hahaha

-1 #112 Andrews Theory 2011-07-01 14:41

i believe i called auld the other day, term and salary.

i like it.

-1 #113 Andrews Theory 2011-07-01 14:42

thank god spezza fan 19 isnt gm...i would be pissed paying cole that kind of money....

+2 #114 capouel 2011-07-01 14:42

Baldest goalie duo ever :)

0 #115 NickG 2011-07-01 14:42

Chirp was just 4 minutes faster than TSN.

Good job.

+1 #116 KJ-Sens 2011-07-01 14:44

Well, Auld is a realiable backup. Was hoping Conklin would land here. But, it makes some sense though, since they were only looking for a 1 year deal I am sure. Expect Lehner to make the jump next year.

+2 #117 TrueSensFan 2011-07-01 14:45

Sens sure like their bald goalies...

word on the street is they tried to get leclaire to shave his head but they decided against it since he would probably bleed out

+1 #118 Dirtysweetness 2011-07-01 14:46

Like the signing. Vanilla.

+1 #119 Mitchell 2011-07-01 14:49

with a back-up i think the only thing left is development of our players.

-8 #120 SENSible Musings 2011-07-01 14:52

Quoting Dirtysweetness:

We have to remember how fickle Ottawa fans can be in terms of supporting a sports franchise. A few losing seasons coupled with crazy ticket/concession prices might kill the success of this team. I'm sorry, but in terms of paying for a family night out, I'm not going to blow +/-$500 to see a team dive for a high draft pick. Please don't get me wrong, I love the Senators and always will.

I agree with this. We cancelled our season tickets when Murray was renewed and was not held accountable for his actions. We're currently targeting a few games per month, but if the team continues to suck year after year we will definitely be staying home. Murray needs to produce results. He had his rebuild, he had his coaches, he had his FAs, now he has to do more than just a first round and out.

+1 #121 sensarmy 2011-07-01 14:54

HAHA habs overpaid Cole by about 2 mill/year. Add Gomez and Gionta to that list of overpaid players and they're fucked.

-1 #122 Hax 2011-07-01 14:55

Auld might be the only guy I'd have been okay spending $1M on. We had him before so should know his personality well and he's no risk to push for the #1 spot.

Would have rathered a guy for $750 or so but $1M isn't exactly breaking the bank (especially a 1 year term).

-1 #123 Hax 2011-07-01 14:56

Quoting SENSible Musings:

He had his rebuild

No, no he did not. Just no.

0 #124 Dirtysweetness 2011-07-01 14:57

Are we still in need of a back G in Bingo?

+3 #125 Dork 2011-07-01 14:59

Well, I'll just cross my fingers that Anderson stays healthy... unless we want a lotto pick, in which case we can just hand the reigns over to Auld.

I'm was never too concerned about who our backup would be.

It's kinda funny we have Auld again.

-1 #126 Novascotian 2011-07-01 15:00

I really wish that murray would sign ville or ryder.. I think that would be awesome fits on this team. Ryder i think at a reasonable hit but be great he is a goal scorer but can also play the perfect third line role and is a great guy. Ville Lieno would be great too, very versatile.

0 #127 sensfan19 2011-07-01 15:02

Quoting Novascotian:

I really wish that murray would sign ville or ryder.. I think that would be awesome fits on this team. Ryder i think at a reasonable hit but be great he is a goal scorer but can also play the perfect third line role and is a great guy. Ville Lieno would be great too, very versatile.

Ryder was already signed

0 #128 Panger 2011-07-01 15:03

Go Murray Go, absolutely putting his trademark on this team. Loving his rebuild game and looking forward to what he does next. Auld is good for his price and role; now just a splash of that top 6 forward.

+2 #129 jasonontheoldsenschirp 2011-07-01 15:05

Auld=meh.

0 #130 Mitchell 2011-07-01 15:07

in Murray's defense he was left with a huge mess left by Muckler. killer of are AHL team, trader of value assets and bad draft choices. When Murray was promoted to GM his main focus was on restocking this team for future success while Melynk(sp?) pretty much held a gun at murray, demanding every year be a playoff year which sold off some of are assets (patrick eaves, joe corvo etc..) for older players that just ended up leaving. after the same old run around for a few years Murray had enough of Melynk (sp?) and has told him he wants to build this team like he has done for Anaheim & Detroit.

0 #131 Mitchell 2011-07-01 15:08

it sucks losing out on guys like Fisher and a fan favorite of Vermette. but i understand that murray and the rest of the fans of ottawa are tiresome of losing. thats why we have the greatest assest coming to ottawa and years to come. we are finally AHL successful, there maybe one more bad year but with that bad year comes multiple X years of success. think of Chicago and Pittsburg and were they are now. and by the way they each have a cup.

0 #132 Novascotian 2011-07-01 15:11

sensfan19 -
yeah i just saw that. 1mil - 1 year. Thats unbelievable value, I wish murray could have got that done. Joel Ward 3mil a year, he's loving his playoff performance right now, quite the pay out for him.

0 #133 KJ-Sens 2011-07-01 15:12

Quoting Novascotian:

I really wish that murray would sign ville or ryder.. I think that would be awesome fits on this team. Ryder i think at a reasonable hit but be great he is a goal scorer but can also play the perfect third line role and is a great guy. Ville Lieno would be great too, very versatile.

Ryder is gone to Dallas

-1 #134 TrueSensFan 2011-07-01 15:13

No Leino... he signed with Buff

0 #135 jasonontheoldsenschirp 2011-07-01 15:16

Columbus, Minnesota, Edmonton, Buffalo, Philly, Florida all teams to look out for this upcoming season.

Good moves by all of them.

+1 #136 Novascotian 2011-07-01 15:16

Buffalo is starting to looking pretty good. Erhoff Reghyr Lieno solid pick ups

0 #137 KJ-Sens 2011-07-01 15:18

I was hoping BM would sign Ville, but not at the money Buff gave him. Geesh.

0 #138 Dirtysweetness 2011-07-01 15:21

So who is left in terms of a top 9 forwards?

+1 #139 KJ-Sens 2011-07-01 15:24

Quoting Dirtysweetness:

So who is left in terms of a top 9 forwards?

Fleischman perhaps... Docs have cleared him, but I waouldn't want BM to overpay for him. Don't think he will

+1 #140 sensarmy 2011-07-01 15:25

Wow I guess Yost was right, we tanked at the right time. Every UFA is getting waaaay too much! Leino 4.5/year? Holy shit I rather we don't sign anyone!

+2 #141 sensfan19 2011-07-01 15:29

Potulny just got signed... good for him

+2 #142 KJ-Sens 2011-07-01 15:30

Bye Bye Poutlny. Thanks for contributing to the Calder Cup with Bingo!!

0 #143 Floridasensfan 2011-07-01 15:31

Goalie out of the way, now how does he purge our roster of dead weight for Cowan Rundblad.

Team Roster so far.
Alfie Spezza Filatov Michalek Butler Greening Condra Foligno ZSmith Winchester Neil Regin Karlsson Rundblad Cowan Phillips Gonchar Lee Carkner Kuba Anderson Auld

that leaves us one spot for Petersson Ziby or another player.

Is that the plan????

+1 #144 jasonontheoldsenschirp 2011-07-01 15:34

CONGRATS POTULNY!!!!!!!! !!!

+1 #145 Dirtysweetness 2011-07-01 15:36

Souray to the Stars! Lol!!

+6 #146 THEBLACKTERROR 2011-07-01 15:36

Quoting SENSible Musings:

We cancelled our season tickets when Murray was renewed and was not held accountable for his actions. We're currently targeting a few games per month, but if the team continues to suck year after year we will definitely be staying home.

I mean this sincerely. If you cancelled your season tickets because the GM was renewed, then you are a bad fan and you are exactly the kind of person we don't need/want at our games.

I won't even try to qualify this with the good Murray has done vs the mistakes he has made. You are pathetic if you cancelled your season tickets because the GM was renewed. It proves that you will only support a winner, and people like you are the main reason why Ottawa fans get such a hard time around the league.

Do us all a favor and don't bother coming out for those few games you're talking about.

0 #147 Novascotian 2011-07-01 15:37

Anthony Stewart would be an interesting fit for Ottawa. Huge body really came into his own this year playing on Atlanta, (39 points) He has a super hard, accurate slapper, quick snap shot, and very good in front of the net. Not the greatest passer but great shooter. Huge body big hitter pretty good skater for his size, I think he would be an awesome fit here in Ottawa can play any wheres in the top 9.

Lieno and Ryder were my other choices.......

Eric Belanger would be a decent vertern 2 line (3rd line) center short term low money. A lot like Mike Fisher just a little older.

Simon Gange and a gamble would be a great shooter for Spezza but if he doesn't come cheap its not really worth the money.

Zherdev would be interesting however that would again have to be low low LOW money and we could just hope Maclean could get some work ethic and his offense skill out of him.

Tomas Fleischmann would be good if he can stay healthy.

+1 #148 jasonontheoldsenschirp 2011-07-01 15:40

Dang Florida's makin some moves man.

They're getting legit now

0 #149 Novascotian 2011-07-01 15:40

Just a tad more on Stewart. Why I like him so much is he can fill out a Wing in the top 6 and on the power play in front of the net and when Zjed, Silfverburg etc.. break in Stewart can still be useful on the 3rd line. Or he turns into a great Power Forward like his brother. (he certainly has the potential) he is bigger and has a hell of a shot.

+1 #150 Spezzafan19 2011-07-01 15:43

Quoting Novascotian:

Just a tad more on Stewart. Why I like him so much is he can fill out a Wing in the top 6 and on the power play in front of the net and when Zjed, Silfverburg etc.. break in Stewart can still be useful on the 3rd line. Or he turns into a great Power Forward like his brother. (he certainly has the potential) he is bigger and has a hell of a shot.

I agree I want to see Murray sign Athony Stewart!

+3 #151 sensfan19 2011-07-01 15:44

Everyone who thinks Florida is good now they aren't!!! All theyve done is sign an old defencemen who is still decent, a borderline T6F in Upshall and a Leaf castoff... not great to me

0 #152 Spezzafan19 2011-07-01 15:45

Muurray needs to add some size to the lineup and someone who can go in front of the net I want to see Murray sign Athony Stewart for cheap like 1 mill to 1.5 mill.

-1 #153 KJ-Sens 2011-07-01 15:46

Whatever BM does for a top 6 forward, I doubt it will be long term (unless through a trade). We have some top prospects coming up in the next couple of years, and we will need room for them.

0 #154 THEBLACKTERROR 2011-07-01 15:46

Quoting sensfan19:

Everyone who thinks Florida is good now they aren't!!! All theyve done is sign an old defencemen who is still decent, a borderline T6F in Upshall and a Leaf castoff... not great to me

They aren't going to re-sign Vokoun, and their starting goalie next year is Jose Theodore.

A better team, no doubt. A playoff team? As it stands today, not a chance in hell.

0 #155 Dirtysweetness 2011-07-01 15:49

How the hell can Tampa pursue Brad Richards with Stamkos still unresolved?

0 #156 CohMa 2011-07-01 15:52

Quoting THEBLACKTERROR:

Quoting sensfan19:
Everyone who thinks Florida is good now they aren't!!! All theyve done is sign an old defencemen who is still decent, a borderline T6F in Upshall and a Leaf castoff... not great to me

They aren't going to re-sign Vokoun, and their starting goalie next year is Jose Theodore.

A better team, no doubt. A playoff team? As it stands today, not a chance in hell.

Maybe they think Jacob Markstrom is ready to make the jump....

-2 #157 sensfan19 2011-07-01 15:53

Eklund is saying the Sens are in on Fleishmann... not sure to belive it but it is kind of believable.

+1 #158 Novascotian 2011-07-01 15:57

I'd like to see Murray sign Stewart to a 4 year deal. He is only 26 and if he turns into the Power forward that he has the potential to be, if he is sign to a deal like 4 years with a 1.5 mil cap that would be great bang for you buck at the end of his contract.

Come on Murray 4 years 6mil ish

0 #159 MacK 2011-07-01 15:57

I think that Auld is actually the perfect fit to backup Anderson this year. Plus, now we have 2 tall bald goalies!

-1 #160 MacK 2011-07-01 15:58

Fleishmann's off the board...heading to Florida.

-1 #161 Novascotian 2011-07-01 16:01

Just for Fun.

Filatov Spezza Butler
Michalek Zibenajed Stewart
Regin Foligno Alfredsson
Greening Smith Neil
Condra/Winchester

Phillips Karlsson
Gonchar Rundblad
Cowen/Lee
Kuba

Anderson
Auld

Looks pretty good for a re-build year. There are a crap load of ifs but if they all work out i think it looks pretty solid. Alfredsson is on the third line to spread depth, and to give him a little less minutes so he can stay healthy longer. Top PP mins.

+1 #162 jasonontheoldsenschirp 2011-07-01 16:04

Honestly: Florida looks LEGIT

+1 #163 THEBLACKTERROR 2011-07-01 16:05

Quoting SensibleMac:

Fleishmann's off the board...heading to Florida.

Damn, I know that Florida had to get to the floor, but they've thrown a lot of money at some pretty mediocre NHL talent today. 4.5/year for 4 years seems like a lot to throw at a guy who has a career best 51 points and health problems.

People complained about Fisher getting 4.2 for similar stats. Based on what's getting thrown around today, Fisher seems like a bargain. I'm glad the Senators weren't in on this guy, because that contract sucks.

0 #164 KJ-Sens 2011-07-01 16:07

BM defintely going to have to go "trade route" now. Shannon not coming back as per Mendes.

Fleischman contract definitely to rich for BM in a rebuild.

Man, FLA will be a different team next year. Will Theodore be better than Voukon with the pieces Tallon picked up? I doubt it.

-1 #165 Dirtysweetness 2011-07-01 16:08

Maybe Murray is waiting to see who wins the Richard's sweepstakes? Then if that team is in cap problems, Murray can swoop right in and swing a deal! ;)

0 #166 THEBLACKTERROR 2011-07-01 16:10

Quoting jasonontheoldsenschirp:

Honestly: Florida looks LEGIT

Still, goaltending. Jose Theodore. If they still had Vokoun, yes. Jose Theodore, no.

This week they've added Fleischmann, Upshall, Goc, Jovanovski, Campbell, Kopecky, and Versteeg.

I see an improvement in forward depth, but no serious threat to add a lot of goals. I see that their defense has improved marginally, because Campbell is no Norris candidate and Jovo's best years are behind them. I see an improvement in coaching, but still it's a rookie NHL coach. I see a precipitous drop in goal.

Will they finish last in their division this year? Probably not, that's almost certainly going to be Winnipeg. But with Theodore in goal, they're no playoff team.

+1 #167 Dorkiewicz 2011-07-01 16:14

Quoting SENSible Musings:

I agree with this. We cancelled our season tickets when Murray was renewed and was not held accountable for his actions....

Sensible musings? Hardly...

Just how long do you think a GM should get to completely turn a franchise around? What of Melnyk's demand for a playoff team? restocking our affiliate? How about drafting and developing prospects?

Did you just forget all this stuff?

This reminds me of the Jeffrey Simpson letter in that it was a knee-jerk reaction that completely missed the big picture.

I don't want to know what Murray should have done to appease you.

Change your name.

+1 #168 THEBLACKTERROR 2011-07-01 16:19

Quoting Dorkiewicz:

Quoting SENSible Musings:

I agree with this. We cancelled our season tickets when Murray was renewed and was not held accountable for his actions....

Sensible musings? Hardly...

Just how long do you think a GM should get to completely turn a franchise around? What of Melnyk's demand for a playoff team? restocking our affiliate? How about drafting and developing prospects?

Did you just forget all this stuff?

This reminds me of the Jeffrey Simpson letter in that it was a knee-jerk reaction that completely missed the big picture.

I don't want to know what Murray should have done to appease you.

Change your name.

Yes.

You support the players wearing the uniform. The guys wearing the jersey are working their asses off. Just because they don't win is no reason to castigate them. Good riddance to losers who cancel their tix over something so trivial.

+2 #169 pack1285 2011-07-01 16:35

Lessard 1-year, two-way deal hahaha.

+2 #170 CohMa 2011-07-01 16:36

Yost is saying Sens re-signed Francis Lessard..... I just ask why? I don't think even Bingo needs him.

+1 #171 Floridasensfan 2011-07-01 16:40

Lassard I hope that is a bad joke

0 #172 SensChirp 2011-07-01 16:45

Quoting CohMa:

Yost is saying Sens re-signed Francis Lessard..... I just ask why? I don't think even Bingo needs him.

Yep appears at the top of this blog. Hard working guy who can be the enforcer down in Bingo.

+2 #173 jasonontheoldsenschirp 2011-07-01 16:46

Lessard signed: Sens are makin some serious moves man!!

0 #174 Panger 2011-07-01 16:54

I get upset when i hear about so called Sens fans talking about stuff they can't relate to(ie. hockey sense vs. business)except for the W's in a season. The game of hockey is like any other sport, where it's like the game of chess. You might have to sacrifice some pawns or even a bishop to get that ultimate goal(the King; Lord Stanley).

I agree that Murray will go the trade route or hopefully a highly touted rfa ;)

+1 #175 jasonontheoldsenschirp 2011-07-01 16:58

Continued hearing about the D camp scrimmage from yesterday and the same name keeps coming up: Jakob Silfverberg.

Everyone keeps saying he's NHL ready. Good grief, has he committed to his swedish club yet? Such a shame he's going back.

I'm sure he'll only get better, but it's still a shame that we can't see him this year seeing as he's more then ready :S

0 #176 Spezzafan19 2011-07-01 17:04

Quoting Panger:

I get upset when i hear about so called Sens fans talking about stuff they can't relate to(ie. hockey sense vs. business)except for the W's in a season. The game of hockey is like any other sport, where it's like the game of chess. You might have to sacrifice some pawns or even a bishop to get that ultimate goal(the King; Lord Stanley).

I agree that Murray will go the trade route or hopefully a highly touted rfa ;)

I would like to see Murray trade for Ryan Malone

+1 #177 THEBLACKTERROR 2011-07-01 17:11

Quoting Spezzafan19:

I would like to see Murray trade for Ryan Malone

Yes, you would. You've mentioned it about 500 times over the past year or so.

Do you have an inner monologue, or do you just scribble down every thought in your head and subsequently feel the need to post them all repeatedly on a public internet forum?

I don't want to pile on or anything, cuz I'm sure you're a real nice guy, but holy crap, how many times can you say the exact same thing before it gets old to you?

Offer up something new for discussion please.

0 #178 MM41966 2011-07-01 17:23

Travis Yost said earlier that Tim Connolly was still a possibility for the Sens. Are you hearing the same thing Chirp?

0 #179 2015Champs 2011-07-01 17:32

Quoting Hax:

Quoting 2015Champs:
money does not matter cause we are not close to the cap

Unless it's your money. I love the attitude that Melnyk should just toss money around because he's rich.

That's what you love. Cool! I love tards who take one line and bring it out of context! In no way was I eluding to "tossing around money" I FULLY understand he is running a business. Next time read the entire post, especially where its says there would be other benefits. So I guess I need to break this one down for you little buddy. I meant money does not matter in terms of taking on a contract (term & size) cause it wont affect our cap.

Know what else I love Hax. Random attacks and stupid comments like yours. Keep them coming, I know you will.

0 #180 Sandy 2011-07-01 17:36

@SENSible Musings

What do you mean by HAD his re-build. It JUST STARTED. It will take at least 3 yrs before it is completed. For the most part over the last 5 yrs or so... Ottawa has been selecting in the bottom 15 of the draft... not like Florida, Edmonton & NYI that are constantly in the top 5 seems like every year and getting prime players.

You chose to go to the games or not. No one can argue with your choices.

For me I'm looking forward to watching these young guys play and grow together. They won't make the playoffs but trying to fast track a re-build will not work.

Florida & Buffalo today are uping the price and term for players. Makes it hard for the other teams to try to sign FA's. I'm glad Murray for the moment is not getting caught up in that crazy spending today.

The future is bright with the good prospects... unlike what the Sens had under the previous management.

0 #181 Sandy 2011-07-01 17:40

Quoting jasonontheoldsenschirp:

Columbus, Minnesota, Edmonton, Buffalo, Philly, Florida all teams to look out for this upcoming season.

Good moves by all of them.

Problem is Buffalo and Florida are going crazy with term and dollars.. driving up the value of the other FA's still out there. Based on what some of these guys got... does Richards up his value?

0 #182 Sandy 2011-07-01 17:43

Quoting Dirtysweetness:

How the hell can Tampa pursue Brad Richards with Stamkos still unresolved?

Maybe they will try and trade Lecavalier.

0 #183 Sandy 2011-07-01 17:47

Quoting CohMa:

Yost is saying Sens re-signed Francis Lessard..... I just ask why? I don't think even Bingo needs him.

I agree -- why waste a contract on him... unless he replaces Bass in Bingo.. and brought up to the Sens when they play the Leafs.

0 #184 MM41966 2011-07-01 18:12

Bryan Murray's comments on the Alex Auld signing.

http://watch.tsn.ca/featured/clip494132#clip494132

0 #185 Patrick1 2011-07-01 18:33

Yes, today was boring for Sens fans but I agree with the direction. We needed a backup goalie and we have one. 1 year/1 mil. Not too pleased about Lessard but if anything he is more than willing and fairly able to fight. Let's stay the course, continue the rebuild, grow from within and hold on to the money for when it's needed or the right opportunity presents itself. One pleasant thought is Kuba is done after this year (maybe a trade at the deadline) and Gonchar two (maybe another trade deadline possibility - assuming he plays reasonably well this year ... couldn't be worse than last year. I'm excited to see Anderson, Rundbald, Cowan, .. also keen to see if any of the yound guys make it.

-1 #186 Dork 2011-07-01 18:43

Anyone else here think Yost has gone crazy?

I'm fine with Auld as backup. He's not my first choice and he'll undoubtedly let in some soft goals, but it's just a backup and he'll be able to handle a reasonable amount of starts.

Yost seems completely enamoured. He even called the move 'brilliant'.

To me, it's just a hole that has been filled - nothing special OR detrimental.

Someone's been drinking the koolaid...

0 #187 Round Leaf 2011-07-01 18:44

Murray hinted in his interview that rather than fill a mystery hole in the forwards through free agency, someone from the development camp (in addition to Filatov) may be given that opportunity to step in next season. Let the speculation begin!

0 #188 KJ-Sens 2011-07-01 18:44

Lessard was retained to play in Bingo on a two-way. Bass was not retained.

I guess the Sens didn't see enough progress from Bass, so they let him go.

0 #189 KJ-Sens 2011-07-01 18:48

Quoting Dork:

Anyone else here think Yost has gone crazy?

I'm fine with Auld as backup. He's not my first choice and he'll undoubtedly let in some soft goals, but it's just a backup and he'll be able to handle a reasonable amount of starts.

Yost seems completely enamoured. He even called the move 'brilliant'.

To me, it's just a hole that has been filled - nothing special OR detrimental.

Someone's been drinking the koolaid...

Signing Auld was a good move. BM only had to get a guy for 1 year, and Auld can do the job required and was willing to take the 1 year deal. Other goalies were talked to, but they wanted longer term. You know who is coming up next year, assuming he rocks the AHL again, so signing guys for 2+ years was not ideal for the Sens.

0 #190 WeAreSensFans! 2011-07-01 19:05

Quoting Sandy:

Quoting CohMa:
Yost is saying Sens re-signed Francis Lessard..... I just ask why? I don't think even Bingo needs him.

I agree -- why waste a contract on him... unless he replaces Bass in Bingo.. and brought up to the Sens when they play the Leafs.

i'd rather see carkner and smith do the fighting

+1 #191 Mitchell 2011-07-01 19:12

Which goalie was Auld backing again for Ottawa?

-1 #192 LouSens 2011-07-01 19:18

Quoting Mitchell:

Which goalie was Auld backing again for Ottawa?

Gerber

+1 #193 Senator Stanley 2011-07-01 19:22

Anderson starts with Auld backing him up. If Anderson gets injured for an extended period of time than Lehner comes up from Bingo as the starter for the Sens. Auld has had this explained to him and he understands his role. Good signing

0 #194 WeAreSensFans! 2011-07-01 19:31

now that we've had leclaire, everyone is worried the goalie will get hurt! thanks Pascal!

oh, and thanks to columbus for trying to make up for that trade and giving us filatov for a 3rd.

+1 #195 Senator Stanley 2011-07-01 19:34

Brian had a conversation with Eugene this morning reaffirming the process of rebuilding and both were committed to the process. Filatov will be given every opportunity as well as some of our other top prospects this season to crack the line up. Ryan Shannon will not be resigned as the team has moved on. Their is a possibility of a trade but doubtful of any signings to acquire a forward.

+1 #196 WeAreSensFans! 2011-07-01 19:35

Quoting Senator Stanley:

Anderson starts with Auld backing him up. If Anderson gets injured for an extended period of time than Lehner comes up from Bingo as the starter for the Sens. Auld has had this explained to him and he understands his role. Good signing

good, but it took murray a half season to put leclaire on ltir, hopefully we are more prepared this and the upcoming years.

+3 #197 timwrx 2011-07-01 20:22

Lessard is a great signing for down here in Binghamton! Still need an enforcer down here during the regular season. He was well on his way to 300+ PIMs until he got injured taking Mirasty out of a game before he hurt the precious prospects.

0 #198 Floridasensfan 2011-07-01 20:30

So thats the deal as other said above he is not looking for a top 6 forward, after Fiatov and what they saw in camp they are going to fill the spot with a prospect.

He said a certain type of Forward is what they were looking for, I would assume he is talking power forward type player.

Butler Condra he said were restricted so we will get them on board and not to worry about it.

I expect we will see Kuba Michalek and possible Neil Gonchar traded for more picks at the deadline and the season after this one we will see the new team that will bring the cup to Ottawa.

There will be injuries so we will see lots of rotation out of Bingo again.

Win or lose we are going to see fast, fun, full tilt hockey.

+1 #199 Floridasensfan 2011-07-01 20:40

Lassard, whatever, one year. My guess is the new tough guy we just got in the draft (don't remember his name) will be in Bingo next year to take Lassards spot, hence the one year contract. Warm body enforcer for this year in Bingo, perfect, well close enough to perfect.
We may see him if Carkner Neil get hurt.

0 #200 timwrx 2011-07-01 20:42

You have no clue do you?

0 #201 MM41966 2011-07-01 20:51

http://video.senators.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=1196&id=120162&navid=DL|OTT|home

+5 #202 Mitchell 2011-07-01 21:00

I understand letting Shannon go but honestly it was a break out year for him during a horrible season. All the Best to Shannon and former SENS

+2 #203 MM41966 2011-07-01 21:06

Quoting Mitchell:

I understand letting Shannon go but honestly it was a break out year for him during a horrible season. All the Best to Shannon and former SENS

Good luck to Shannon. As someone suggested on the blog earlier, maybe the Sens should take a look at Anthony Stewart.

+2 #204 Sandy 2011-07-01 21:10

Really glad Murray did not get into that crazy spending.

I wonder which player(s) from the rookie camp he thinks may fit into the lineup. Do you think he can convince Silfverberg to come over and not play in Sweden?

Checked on capgeek... all the spending Florida did today and they still are not at the cap floor.

Buffalo has about 1.3M left in cap space and still have to sign a backup goaltender and a defenseman. They are also in on Brad Richards... so obviously someone is being bought out or traded.

Also read in Capgeek under the media section that Richards turned down Tampa's offer. Not enough money. Apparently LA went into their meeting with a video presentation. It is rumoured one team offered as much as 12M for the first 2 seasons. So who was it? Rangers, Buffalo or Toronto.. Crazy money but the way it is being spent today -- it's no wonder..

-2 #205 SENSible Musings 2011-07-01 21:22

@Sandy.

Nonsense.

All we've been hearing from local media is "The cupboard was bare!"

Now that the Bingo Sens have won a Calder Cup (very much on the back of a hot goalie and vets) they're patting themselves on the back. Murray has had three drafts. What did he do with the 2008, 2009, 2010 drafts, trade them for decoder rings? Every draft he has had was a chance to select young talent for the team to move it forward. Good GMs don't always select 1-10 overall. The great GMs find gems in ALL rounds in ALL positions.

My point stands. Murray has had his drafts. Next year will be his fifth. If in three years the players he has selected are not producing and cannot compete in the bigs, Murray needs to answer some serious questions about his drafting ability.

0 #206 KJ-Sens 2011-07-01 21:30

Quoting SENSible Musings:

@Sandy.

Nonsense.

All we've been hearing from local media is "The cupboard was bare!"

Now that the Bingo Sens have won a Calder Cup (very much on the back of a hot goalie and vets) they're patting themselves on the back. Murray has had three drafts. What did he do with the 2008, 2009, 2010 drafts, trade them for decoder rings? Every draft he has had was a chance to select young talent for the team to move it forward. Good GMs don't always select 1-10 overall. The great GMs find gems in ALL rounds in ALL positions.

My point stands. Murray has had his drafts. Next year will be his fifth. If in three years the players he has selected are not producing and cannot compete in the bigs, Murray needs to answer some serious questions about his drafting ability.

Have you been paying attention???

-1 #207 Round Leaf 2011-07-01 21:39

Quoting SENSible Musings:

@Sandy.

My point stands. Murray has had his drafts. Next year will be his fifth. If in three years the players he has selected are not producing and cannot compete in the bigs, Murray needs to answer some serious questions about his drafting ability.

Check his track record, man. Murray has drafted proven NHL stars in the past, and the picks he's made in Ottawa already appear to be far better than those of any other GM we've ever had (given where he's been picking).

The only critique I have of Murray is he can sometimes make dumb decisions if pressured by 'outside sources' (ownership, other teams, players)

-5 #208 meadowdog 2011-07-01 22:15

SENSible Musings makes an excellent point about Murray not being held accountable. It's a point that was made by commentaters from coast to coast but on this site it's considered a sacrilege to criticize Bryan Murray and can only be done by those willing to suffer the abuse of fools.

+2 #209 Round Leaf 2011-07-01 22:27

Quoting meadowdog:

SENSible Musings makes an excellent point about Murray not being held accountable. It's a point that was made by commentaters from coast to coast but on this site it's considered a sacrilege to criticize Bryan Murray and can only be done by those willing to suffer the abuse of fools.

I think you're thinking of Brian Burke

0 #210 Gonzolo 2011-07-01 22:27

Quoting meadowdog:

SENSible Musings makes an excellent point about Murray not being held accountable. It's a point that was made by commentaters from coast to coast but on this site it's considered a sacrilege to criticize Bryan Murray and can only be done by those willing to suffer the abuse of fools.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and you also have the right to be wrong - you should just try not to abuse that privilege...

0 #211 connie 2011-07-01 22:28

Quoting SENSible Musings:

Quoting Dirtysweetness:
We have to remember how fickle Ottawa fans can be in terms of supporting a sports franchise. A few losing seasons coupled with crazy ticket/concession prices might kill the success of this team. I'm sorry, but in terms of paying for a family night out, I'm not going to blow +/-$500 to see a team dive for a high draft pick. Please don't get me wrong, I love the Senators and always will.

I agree with this. We cancelled our season tickets when Murray was renewed and was not held accountable for his actions. We're currently targeting a few games per month, but if the team continues to suck year after year we will definitely be staying home. Murray needs to produce results. He had his rebuild, he had his coaches, he had his FAs, now he has to do more than just a first round and out.

Suck ya it prick stay home.

0 #212 connie 2011-07-01 22:29

Quoting SENSible Musings:

@Sandy.

Nonsense.

All we've been hearing from local media is "The cupboard was bare!"

Now that the Bingo Sens have won a Calder Cup (very much on the back of a hot goalie and vets) they're patting themselves on the back. Murray has had three drafts. What did he do with the 2008, 2009, 2010 drafts, trade them for decoder rings? Every draft he has had was a chance to select young talent for the team to move it forward. Good GMs don't always select 1-10 overall. The great GMs find gems in ALL rounds in ALL positions.

My point stands. Murray has had his drafts. Next year will be his fifth. If in three years the players he has selected are not producing and cannot compete in the bigs, Murray needs to answer some serious questions about his drafting ability.

You're an awful fan. Do you have a fat wife.

-1 #213 connie 2011-07-01 22:30

Mangggggled

0 #214 Mitchell 2011-07-01 22:33

@SENSible Musing & Meadowdog

If you think Murray is not a good GM (I believe that's what your getting at) Do you consider Burke good? His a pure example of bad GM emptying out and depleting his team every season to sign players that are only in it for the money.

-1 #215 Gonzolo 2011-07-01 22:33

Just read your ridiculous comment. I'd be happy to help you out, but you'd have to show me what door you came in...good riddance.

0 #216 Gonzolo 2011-07-01 22:34

Sensiblemusing, that is...

-5 #217 meadowdog 2011-07-01 22:43

@Mitchell

I think Burke is a horrible GM and I expect the Leafs to suck for many years to come but that doesn't alter the fact that I also consider Bryan Murray to be a below average GM. The man is 67 years old for God's sake and has the exact same number of Stanley Cup rings that I have.

0 #218 Senseagles47 2011-07-01 22:53

Quoting meadowdog:

@Mitchell

I think Burke is a horrible GM and I expect the Leafs to suck for many years to come but that doesn't alter the fact that I also consider Bryan Murray to be a below average GM. The man is 67 years old for God's sake and has the exact same number of Stanley Cup rings that I have.

Ottawa as a team moving forward has a better outlook than many teams in the league. We have cap space, good young talent that is being developed and despite some criticism towards BM, at least he isn't out trying to get Erhoff signed to a 10 year contract.

-2 #219 Gonzolo 2011-07-01 22:54

Meadowdog,

Very sorry that you feel that way, but I can see how the thought of yourself at 67 years of age is bumming you out. I wouldn't want to be an unhappy fan either, but then again I don't have that problem :)

0 #220 meadowdog 2011-07-01 23:04

I'm glad we only made one signing today and I'm thrilled Jagr will not be coming to Ottawa. The only RFAs that should be considered are those young enough to be in their prime when and if this team ever becomes good again. Jagr would just have taken ice time from young guys who need it to develop properly.

I agree with all those who think Anthony Stewart might be a guy worth looking into. He's still young and has a power forward skill set sadly lacking on the Sens. I loved this guy as a junior and was surprised he took so long to find his way in the NHL.

-2 #221 meadowdog 2011-07-01 23:13

... and I have a small penis.

-1 #222 jasonontheoldsenschirp 2011-07-01 23:15

I wonder if Jason Arnott would be interested in a 1 year deal in Ottawa to fill the centre void? I think he would be a great asset to this young team.

Again, all we really need is a 1 year rental to play well until our prospects are ready. Why not make a pitch for Arnott? Possibly Chris Drury as well.

I know these are older chaps, but you have to put things into perspective. Usually, younger, more promising players are both more expensive and want longer term. Veteran players are less in demand in today's league and usually receive term more to the benefit of the club.

I don't see why a reasonable price for Arnott or Drury for one, maybe two years wouldn't be bad. It would fill the second line centre position and buy time for whoever to step in.

Zibanejad, Da Costa and Regin are too iffy and maybe for me.

+1 #223 meadowdog 2011-07-01 23:19

This idiot who keeps hi-jacking my name to post insults is obviously incapable of debating any hockey related matter on it's merits. You are a pathetic, sad little creep who should do your mother a favour and get a job and move out of her basement. You, dear boy, are the very definition of spineless.

0 #224 meadowdog¹ 2011-07-01 23:21

Quoting meadowdog:

This idiot who keeps hi-jacking my name to post insults is obviously incapable of debating any hockey related matter on it's merits. You are a pathetic, sad little creep who should do your mother a favour and get a job and move out of her basement. You, dear boy, are the very definition of spineless.

My name is Crabby Appleton,
I'm rotten to the core
I post an insult every day,
and sometimes three or four.
I can't stand fun for anyone,
I think good posts are sappy,
I laugh with glee, it pleases me,
when everyone's unhappy!

0 #225 Captain Alfie 2011-07-01 23:50

I love the signing of Auld, he is exactly what we needed and he is signed for exactly how long we need him. Auld has a good rapport with this organization and reportedly with Anderson as well. Great price, well done BM!

This year we have
Andswer
Suitcase
Lehner

Next year will be
Andswer (1A)
Lehner (1B)

2013/14
Lehner
Andswer

0 #226 oakster15 2011-07-02 00:10

I'm sorry to see some drunk posters take over this blog tonight.. I hope the legitimate hockey talk dominates the rest of the board because some of the dummies on here are ruining it with personal chirps that aren't relevant at all

lets keep it clean and constructive, rather than vulgar and immature, boys

0 #227 HamadXVagetaXAlfie 2011-07-02 02:49

Lol what happened to Burkie's busy day or second draft?

Anyways I was hoping for Emery or McElhinny instead of Auld, but he I don't mind Auld he wasn't bad in his time here.

0 #228 Sandy 2011-07-02 07:07

@SENSible Musings

How about it takes 3 - 4 yrs before those draft picks (for the most part) even play pro hockey longer than that if they go to college.
Last season was the first one (for the most part) that Murray's draft picks played in Bingo.

So don't tell me that Lehner did not factor into that Calder win.
The defense for most of the first 3 rounds was patchwork do to all the injuries. Benoit and Kinrade -- I believe were the only 2 vets on D until the final series when the injured D came back.
14 players on the Bingo team (some rookies, some vets) had NEVER played in an AHL playoff game.
There were a lot of rookies on that team... so just because you are a Murray hater doesn't make those rookie players go away.

You think Murray has done a bad job.. what about Muckler.
How would Ottawa look with Chara, Hossa, Laich and (Kopitar or Marc Staal). His drafting was not very good - his trades not the best either.

0 #229 Sandy 2011-07-02 07:16

So I guess for some that don't like Murray.. they support a winning team.... but not a losing one.

If they win I support them. If they lose I'm out..

Basically, that is what it is.

0 #230 Novascotian 2011-07-02 07:37

Day to of free agency. The day Murray brings in a certain 26 year old Power Forward, how put up 39 points last year. Which would have been 3rd.... on our team this year.

0 #231 Dorkiewicz 2011-07-02 13:08

The biggest problems with criticizing Murray is that people lump his head coaching in with his GMing.

You need more than a couple of years as GM to make your mark - I'd say 5-6 years is a reasonable length.

He was under pressure to build a playoff team and say what you will, but the Heatley fiasco was NOT his fault.

Murray has a great hockey mind. He's not afraid to do unpopular things (Rundblad, Karlsson). Those two moves had a lot of fans whining but they look pretty damn brilliant now.

No one is saying Murray is exempt from criticism. When people say shit like "he has to be held accountable", I just have to roll my eyes.

Accountable for dealing to get our two best prospects? How about for trading Anderson for a complete waste of space (Elliott)?

Crazy!

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