- Mark Stone and Matt Puempel both participated in the Team Canada summer camp. I didn't hear a whole lot about the performance of Puempel but Stone has been drawing some rave reviews. Stone was a force in the two Red & White games, racking up four goals in the two games. The team will invite 35 players to the December camp. Stone has to be on that list.
- Stefan Noesen and Shane Prince have bother survived the first round of cuts at Team USA's summer camp. Leafs first round pick Tyler Biggs was not so lucky. Team USA will still make more cuts, with 29 players remaining on their roster.
- Mika Zibanejad and Fredrik Claesson are both at Team Sweden's camp although Zibanejad has yet to suit up for any of the exhibition games.
- The Sens will play their annual Rookie Tournament from September 10-13 in a tourny that will also feature rookies from Pittsburgh, Chicago and Toronto. The roster should be announced at some point in the next couple of weeks.
- Tickets for the preseason, home opener and 3/5 Game Flex Packs go on sale tomorrow at 10:00 AM. You have to think tickets for the Wild/Sens season opener will go quickly so don't miss out on your chance. Go here to find out more information.
- Working on setting up a poll so that we can vote on the winner of the SensChirp Search. I have an idea who my favourite was but I want to poll the readers to see if we are all on the same page. Still aiming for a winner by the end of this week.
I realize none of this really classifies as earth shattering news but it's as good as we can expect at this time of year. Just about a month until training camp!
Read something on HFBoards that said he had been sick the last few days. Haven't heard anything beyond that. May also have to do with the fact that his spot on the team isn't really in doubt.
5-1/2 weeks to training camp. That sounds a lot better than about 8 weeks to regular season.
Fun read
"Spezza fired up about 'fresh' new direction for Sens"
"Things aren't going to come easy for us, but I think we're going to be right there in the mix if we can just work hard and believe in ourselves."
Spot on for my expectations of the team, they won't be in the basement again.
I'm sure its a combo of both those things Chirp. He's sick so they don't want to rush him into play when they don't need to. Good read today even though nothing is happening really.
“I loved having him around, he gave us a lot of advice especially the younger guys and he was fun to watch. I don't really have much of a comment on what he said, it is what it is and it's time to move on.”
Noesen with 4A and Prince with 3A in 3 games.
Biggs has size and toughness, which usually goes pretty far on an under 20 team. Maybe he just has a terrible attitude and work ethic. Either way, I'll be chuckling at Leaf fans over Christmas this year.
Isn't Lehner still young enough to play in the WJC tournament if Ottawa allows him to play in it? I doubt they would since he will be the #1 goalie in Bingo but you never know.
Canada: Stone and Puempel
US: Prince and Noesen
Sweden: Zibanejad and Claesson
Czech Republic: Culek
Its also possible we see Markus Sorensen for the Swedes, but I'm not sure if he was taken as an over ager.
My guess would be that we'll see 4 or 5 of those guys actually make their teams.
Has anyone heard anymore on Marcus Sorensen, was he at this years eval camp? Will he be on team Sweden U20 team?
I am sure you aware of this, but there is something wrong with the comment site, I cannot see the comments until I post one, and then cannot refresh them after I have posted,
just thought you would want to know
Working on it. Might be some other changes in store for the site over the next couple of months too.
You are such a giver!
As for our prospects in the WJC, cant wait to see them all, those who make it, hopefully Zibanejad has a break out tourney! The Org is really pushing for this kid to be the next Sens franchise player!
They were saying just because some players were cut now.. di not mean they could not make it on the team. We will have to wait until Dec to chuckle.
Anyone else been day dreaming of the possiblity of Ottawa taking advantage of Nashvilles tight budget and somehow getting Webber then trying to negotiate a contract much more reasonable then 7.5. He definatly isnt the best d-man in the NHL, but if he could get signed at a reasonable 6 mill, he would be 10x the player than we had Kovy for at 5.5
I was interested in what everyone thought.
Peace from southern alberta
Noesen and Prince scratched today. US lost 4-1
Zibanejad played. no points.
Scratched not cut, right? I'm assuming scratched means they were given the night off.
no interest here, another overpaid player, rather see the young guys go at it.
A flip of Gonchar Kuba Phillips would be the only way to interest me, never happen.
I guess in a daydream it could lol
A couple of thoughts:
- Not sure where you are getting that they are tight on a budget. Certainly it would be self-imposed as they are well below the cap.
- Sens don't need D-men right now and the Preds don't have a forward worth chasing (2nd line C with one or two years of contract left).
- I'd be more inclined "help" the teams that are tight to the cap (Buffalo, Washington, Philly, Calgary, NYR & Pittsburgh).
Filatov
Zibanejad
Butler
Puempel
Noesen
Da Costa
Hoffman
Our forwards are starting to look pretty darn good.
The word "promise" is unfortunate but I think we all assumed Filatov would have a spot on the top two lines and get PP time
"promise" may be a translation thing. I think it is fair to assume that BM told Filatov where the Sens perceive him in their depth chart and the roles they feel he can fulfill for the team. I would think BM would have also told Filatov that he'll be given the chance to prove that the Sens' assessment and expectations are correct. Call it a "right of first refusal" if you wish, but the role is there for Filatov to take.
If he falls short .... I'm sure the Sens will give that opportunity to someone else.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXb0nyN7qkk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td-fzZmE1eE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHzj_Jy0y2o
Thanks to Kovalev for giving Ottawa fans an incredible 2 seasons filled with an average of 1.5 highlight moments in the twilight of his professional hockey career.
Seriously though thanks and well wishes to an incredible hockey player that we were able to appreciate (when he felt like it). Truly a very gifted and talented player that was great to watch when he showed up. His jabs at Clouston and the Ottawa media are very warranted. Good luck in the KHL and have a great retirement.
We knew for awhile now that Benoit would not be returning. All the best to him in the KHL. He was a key piece in Bingo.
I'm surprised no other NHL team was willing to try him out, or did he just get better money in the KHL? Great piece of the B-Sens this past year, best of luck to him!
I think hes probably burnt out from playing in the minors so long. KHL money and reputation is a step up from the AHL.
Great highlights of Kovie indeed! Should we be worried though that in the first clip, of all 7 goals we scored in that game all of them were by FORMER Sens? KovieX4, KellyX2 + Ruutu. :)
They were given the game off... Zibby has been dealing with a cold...
Have you heard any more if the Sens were still trying to convince Silfverberg to come to NA this season -- or have they given up?