Monday, 26 September 2011 09:36

Sens and Jets From Newfoundland

The Ottawa Senators will go head to head with the Winnipeg Jets in this year's Hockeyville game being played at the Mile One Centre in St. John's, Newfoundland.

It will be a homecoming of sorts for Sens forward Colin Greening who hails from St. John's and will skate on the Sens top line with Zibanejad and Alfredsson.

The Sens are down to just three games in the preseason and some tough decision lay ahead for new coach Paul MacLean.  The battle for the second line centre position is still fairly wide open and Rundblad and Cowen are still in the mix for a spot on the blueline.

Both Cowen and Rundblad will get a chance to impress this afternoon in Newfoundland.  It will also be an important game for Zibanejad as he gets a chance on the team's top line with Alfredsson and Greening.  Da Costa has looked sharp the last couple so it's time for Zibanejad to step up and show that he is ready now.

Here is how the line up is expected to look according to Sylvain St. Laurent on Twitter.

  • Greening-Zibanejad-Alfredsson
  • Hoffman-Locke-Butler
  • Dziurzynski-Smith-Neil
  • Parrish-Grant-Cowick

 

  • Cowen-Karlsson
  • Phillips-Rundblad
  • Gryba-Carkner

 

Alex Auld is expected to play the full game for the Sens.

Remember it's a 4:00 PM start from St. John's today.  The game is available on CBC.  For more information on the Kraft Hockeyville event you can check out this site.

Last modified on Monday, 26 September 2011 08:37

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+4 #1 oakster15 2011-09-26 09:00
I'm sure this game will be streamed on cbc.ca this afternoon. I don't think my Prof will mind if i stream it in class, right?
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+1 #2 RUSHRLZ 2011-09-26 09:00
This is cool, a little something different. Interesting early hockey game and on CBC to boot! Have to see if I can weasel out of the office a bit early today.
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+1 #3 SNOOPY SENIOR 2011-09-26 09:04
Real innovative lineup, giving some guys a chance to play .

Defense pairings look truly exciting !

GO SENS GO !!!!!!!!!!!!

Rockin Robert
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+1 #4 RUSHRLZ 2011-09-26 09:12
Here is a mural made by the kids in Conception Bay that is outside the Sens dressing room.

http://twitpic.com/6qwwrp

I can't help but think of Maddoxx making fun of kids artwork whenever I see some.
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0 #5 conservativeHippie 2011-09-26 09:19
So it appears that don Brennan has hit a brand new low. He has run an article that all but blames carkner for two deaths.
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0 #6 IcySurfas 2011-09-26 09:22
Anybody working in the downtown core like myself feel like catching the game somewhere. Won't be much in the way of hockey crowds like a nighttime game would have. Just the usual happy hour crowds. Also not sure what a decent place would be for checking out the game downtown. My sports bars are in the west end. Since this game starts at 4pm, I plan to skip out around 345 or so and hit up a place downtown. Market, Elgin....Sparks ? Any ideas anyone?
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0 #7 Andrews Theory 2011-09-26 09:29
@ Icysurfas

maclaren's landing usually has a boat load of screens (on elgin)
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+1 #8 MethotToMyMadness 2011-09-26 10:27
Hey Folks

It was a great weekend of Hockey. With the Sens playing today and again at home tomorrow against the Leafs, it's no doubt they are saving a few more of the vets for tomorrows game. The Sens have something to prove after that first L against the Leafs.

All the talk is about Rundblad and rightfully so. We knew the competition would be on and he'd need to push Cowen for that last spot. So far, Cowen has been lights out and I would expect will be named to the opening night roster. Rundblad has so much skill he just needs to get the confidence on the NA ice and the speed that goes with it. I agreed with McGuire's comments on the radio today, he'll do best seeing time in Bingo, not heading back to Sweden where he feels comfortable.

I also think Da Costa is showing he deserves the spot as well.

Go Sens Go!!!
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+3 #9 The Apostle 2011-09-26 10:36
Quoting conservativeHippie:
So it appears that don Brennan has hit a brand new low. He has run an article that all but blames carkner for two deaths.


Granted, Don Brennan is a terrible journalist but the article in the sun that I assume you are referencing, whilst having a sensationalist 1st paragraph, really doesn't come close to doing what you are suggesting.
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-1 #10 Sensnation 2011-09-26 10:59
Fun games on the weekend. I was lucky enough to take in Friday's prolonged game, and here are a few things I found:

1. As nice as Filatov-Spezza- Butler is skill wise, there's just no grit on the line. Someone needs to be willing to go in the corners, and for that I think Filatov would be the odd man out in favour of someone like Michalek, Foligno or even Greening/Condra.

2. Kuba is not worthy of this roster. His constant pairing with Karlsson is just hurting Karlsson as they are too weak defensively and he is just too soft. Time to bring on Cowen-Karlsson ... glad to see they finally are tonight!

3. Da Costa is my 2nd line C if not Foligno. Zibanejad has shown some nice flashes, but I see him more as winger right now and I think Da Costa has proven he is more capable of handling the NHL 2nd line C role right now. Hope to see both on the team in the near future though.
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0 #11 jakester 2011-09-26 11:12
My thinking exactly - I like Da Costa as a center and Zibby can start his career as a bruising winger. He can really hit to get guys off the puck. Greening really impressed me in Saturday's game.
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0 #12 Sensnation 2011-09-26 11:30
(cont'd)...
4. Michalek has found his wheels, the rest of the league better be on notice. May be worth 1 more try with Spezza, but Da Costa-Alfie-Mic halek wouldn't be bad either.

5. Pageau is a fun underdog story, but he is years away at best.

6. Hoffman is a pretty good depth player that could fill in nicely throughout the season when injuries strike.

7. Zack Smith could be the best 3rd line C this organization has ever seen. He's not there yet, but his combination of grit, vision, determination and offensive skill will make it much easier to roll 3-4 lines.

All in all, I feel really good about the final product the organization will ice this season and I am even more confident we will compete for the playoffs! GO SENS GO!!!
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0 #13 AlfieforMayor11 2011-09-26 11:41
Interesting suggestion to start Zibby off on the wing Jabs... What do ppl think of giving him a shot on Spezza's wing?
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0 #14 AlfieforMayor11 2011-09-26 11:47
Also I think Da Costa has shown the offensive creativity and playmaking that makes me think he should be slotted in as the 2nd line c to start the season. Foligno just doesn't have enough offensive upside to center that line. Foligno is a great third liner who can do a little bit of everything.
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+1 #15 AlfieforMayor11 2011-09-26 11:49
We all know what Michalek is capable of if he can stay healthy... Let's hope his knees hold up for a full season this year. When he's in the line-up going at full tilt, he's a very good player.
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0 #16 Streamer 2011-09-26 11:49
Hey, I'm willing to stream the game this afternoon. But since it's going to be shown on Cbc's website, I just wanted to get a feel for who would be watching my stream. Any one interested?
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-3 #17 Prusek 2011-09-26 11:59
Quoting JABSmilez:
(cont'd)...


7. Zack Smith could be the best 3rd line C this organization has ever seen. He's not there yet, but his combination of grit, vision, determination and offensive skill will make it much easier to roll 3-4 lines.


Zack Smith went his final 38 games as a Senator last year without scoring and has a total of 6 career goals. If he struggles he has potential to be a healthy scratch if others are playing well.
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-1 #18 Sensnation 2011-09-26 12:11
Quoting Prusek:
Quoting JABSmilez:
(cont'd)...


7. Zack Smith could be the best 3rd line C this organization has ever seen. He's not there yet, but his combination of grit, vision, determination and offensive skill will make it much easier to roll 3-4 lines.


Zack Smith went his final 38 games as a Senator last year without scoring and has a total of 6 career goals. If he struggles he has potential to be a healthy scratch if others are playing well.


So you'd sit Smith before Konopka, Winchester, Regin? He's still developing as well, and needs to cut out the dumb penalties of the last few years first, but I don't think you'll see him as a healthy scratch too often if at all.
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0 #19 hq 2011-09-26 12:25
hmm...i think zibanejad would be better suited still to 2nd center. if he is not ready for it right now, there is no harm in a little more development to ensure his potential. the sens did the same move with regin and to me it seems that it messed up regin's game to some extent. also, i think regardless of grit/toughness, filatov-spezz-b utler is definitely worth the risk. a full speed michalek with spezza is a pretty tempting too.
as much as there is a logjam at the back, there is quite the logjam upfront too alongwith a bevy of top six contentders, in no specific order:
filatov,spezza,butler,alfie,michalek,foligno,regin,da costa,zibanejad ,condra,greenin g,smith,neil,wi nchester,konopk a. it would have been really interesting if silfverberg decided to stick and play camp this year.

im really excited to see neil-smith-kono pka though. imagine letting those guys loose against the leafs.
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0 #20 TrueSensFan 2011-09-26 12:28
Quoting Streamer:
Hey, I'm willing to stream the game this afternoon. But since it's going to be shown on Cbc's website, I just wanted to get a feel for who would be watching my stream. Any one interested?


Hey Streamer

Me and a couple of guys at work would be interested. Due to the time of the game and the popularity of CBC, I would imagine it will get hit hard with a tonne of traffic etc.

If you are willing, I would tune in.

Really appreciate it!!!!
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+1 #21 hq 2011-09-26 12:33
p.s. smith definitely has the hands to be a third liner at least.
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0 #22 Prusek 2011-09-26 12:39
Quoting JABSmilez:


So you'd sit Smith before Konopka, Winchester, Regin? He's still developing as well, and needs to cut out the dumb penalties of the last few years first, but I don't think you'll see him as a healthy scratch too often if at all.


Possibly. I think up front there are a lot of guys who are going to be healthy scratches if they aren't playing well. Even guys like Filatov and Butler need to produce or they will be sitting. Lets face it, 2 forwards need to sit as things stand now and if we have a 3rd line of Regin, Folingo and Condra then Smith might be a fourth line guy competeing with Greening, Konapka, Neil and Winchester for ice time.

I'm not saying I don't like Smith, however he does need to produce more then he did last year to stay in the lineup.
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-1 #23 Sensnation 2011-09-26 12:41
Quoting AlfieforMayor11:
Interesting suggestion to start Zibby off on the wing Jabs... What do ppl think of giving him a shot on Spezza's wing?


It would be worth a look, but I think with Zibby his offensive game is what still needs to develop. I'd definitely like to see 1 game with them together though, maybe along with Alfie or Butler.

It's too bad there isn't room for both Da Costa and Zibanejad.
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-1 #24 Sensnation 2011-09-26 12:46
Quoting Prusek:

Possibly. I think up front there are a lot of guys who are going to be healthy scratches if they aren't playing well. Even guys like Filatov and Butler need to produce or they will be sitting. Lets face it, 2 forwards need to sit as things stand now and if we have a 3rd line of Regin, Folingo and Condra then Smith might be a fourth line guy competeing with Greening, Konapka, Neil and Winchester for ice time.

I'm not saying I don't like Smith, however he does need to produce more then he did last year to stay in the lineup.


I don't think a 3rd liner will be hurt too much for not scoring when they do the other things Smith does well. I get it though, and it does makes sense that there is just no room for Winchester on this team anymore.

I think Regin/Greening/ Konopka may be the main healthy scratches to start with though, and I could see Filatov getting games off here and there when he's inconsistent.
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+3 #25 Sandy 2011-09-26 12:57
Quoting jakester:
My thinking exactly - I like Da Costa as a center and Zibby can start his career as a bruising winger. He can really hit to get guys off the puck. Greening really impressed me in Saturday's game.


I would hope in one of the two last pre-season games against the Leafs & Bruins.. that McLean would re-unite - Spezza, Butler & Greening. See if they still have the chemistry they did at the end of last season.
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+4 #26 Sandy 2011-09-26 13:05
Is anyone interested in hearing how Bob Cole does in pronouncing - Zibanejad and even better Dziurzynski -- or even Rundblad.

God I hate listening to Bob Cole. How excited will he get today when the Leafs are not playing?
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+3 #27 Prusek 2011-09-26 13:08
Quoting Sandy:
Is anyone interested in hearing how Bob Cole does in pronouncing - Zibanejad


"Gilmour picks up the puck, uhhh I mean 93 from the Leafs, make that number 93 from the Ottawa Sens"
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0 #28 NotwinninforM­acKinnon 2011-09-26 13:19
Chirp

You hear anything about Petersson only played 1 game and 8 mins ..did he hurt his back again ?
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0 #29 MethotToMyMadness 2011-09-26 13:34
Hey, did anyone else see this?

http://www.mikazibanejadofficial.com/index.html

Looks like Zibby's got his own website.
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0 #30 NickG 2011-09-26 13:34
Looks like Patrick Lalime will never give up on being a Sen.

http://video.jets.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=96&id=124615
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0 #31 IcySurfas 2011-09-26 13:47
I got a message from a buddy of mine who said he saw Jesse Winchester at Pesto's (some sandwich place near bells corners). Said he looked good...didn't have an arm sling or anything. Might be a good sign for the kid.

Hope hes doing well after hurting his shoulder.
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0 #32 Pasky 2011-09-26 13:49
Hey Chirp,

Any news on when we'll see the first big cut from camp?
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+2 #33 PraiseAlfie84 2011-09-26 13:52
Whoever said get Karlsson off of that awful pairing with Kuba is right, Kuba needs to go away! Karlsson would play much better with his offense edge if he had a solid pairing with someone who is a stay at home defenseman.....
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+1 #34 miguel 2011-09-26 13:54
Quoting JABSmilez:
Fun games on the weekend. I was lucky enough to take in Friday's prolonged game, and here are a few things I found:

1. As nice as Filatov-Spezza-Butler is skill wise, there's just no grit on the line. Someone needs to be willing to go in the corners, and for that I think Filatov would be the odd man out in favour of someone like Michalek, Foligno or even Greening/Condra.

2. Kuba is not worthy of this roster. His constant pairing with Karlsson is just hurting Karlsson as they are too weak defensively and he is just too soft. Time to bring on Cowen-Karlsson ... glad to see they finally are tonight!

3. Da Costa is my 2nd line C if not Foligno. Zibanejad has shown some nice flashes, but I see him more as winger right now and I think Da Costa has proven he is more capable of handling the NHL 2nd line C role right now. Hope to see both on the team in the near future though.

CUT KUBA!!!
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+1 #35 miguel 2011-09-26 14:04
Quoting PraiseAlfie84:
Whoever said get Karlsson off of that awful pairing with Kuba is right, Kuba needs to go away! Karlsson would play much better with his offense edge if he had a solid pairing with someone who is a stay at home defenseman.....

PLEASE CUT KUBA!!!
Seriously we have easily 9 defensemen that are already better than he is, I am including Rundblad, Cowen, Gyrba, Borowiecki. Please Murray/MacLean, if you have one once of sympathy for your fan base, cut the Tub a sh_t! Kuba!
He was out right horrible last year, and is picking up exactly where he left off last year.
we cannot keep Philips, Gonchar and Kuba, and Kuba is the worst of them all!
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+1 #36 my2sens 2011-09-26 14:09
SENS PRE-SEASON TO DATE:

J Cowen 2G 1A = 3pts
M. Michalek 2G 1A = 3pts
N. Filatov 0G 3A = 3pts
P. Regin 0G 3A = 3 pts

Z. Smith 2G 0A = 2 pts
C. Neil 2G 0A = 2 pts
B Lee 1G 1A = 2pts
N. Foligno 0G 2A = 2pts
S. Da Costa 0G 2A = 2 pts

M. Zibanejad 1G 0A = 1 pt
F. Kuba 0G 1A = 1 pt
E. Condra 0G 1A = 1 pt
J. Spezza 0G 1A = 1 pt
D. Rundblad 0G 1A = 1 pt
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0 #37 my2sens 2011-09-26 14:15
Kuba.

The problem with Kuba, is he had skill. But his leg injury took that away.

If Kuba is going to continuously make rookie mistakes but at a pro's salary, it doesn't make sense to keep him.

At this point, albeit early on, he seems sluggish at the back. If he can improve his speed and stop gripping his stick too tightly, perhaps he could improve.

Question is. Do we wait to see what if?

We have a lot of hungry young guys... my bet is the decision will be made by them.
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-1 #38 RUSHRLZ 2011-09-26 14:23
I hate to tell you guys but we've gone this far with Kuba, there is virtually zero chance that he is not on the starting roster this year.

I 100% agree that if we cannot trade him, then it would be just as well to demote him to the minors. However so long as Murray and also Melnyk's pocketbook believe there may be a chance to trade away the salary or god-fobid get a tiny bit of any sort of return for him, then they will try to "showcase" him for several weeks at least and see how it pans out.
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0 #39 PraiseAlfie84 2011-09-26 14:25
Yes, let's showcase how bad he is so then we have a legit reason to waive him....

EDIT: Because, you know, you don't have enough reasons already!
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+6 #40 NotFilipKuba 2011-09-26 14:30
Hey Filip Kuba not so bad, yes. He make a great play and very handsome. He make score sometimes, no problem, and a pass with player for goals, big time! I... er, Filip Kuba like eh not play Bighumpton... like eh play eh stanley cup eh Ottawa, very nice. I make happy with defendings, you like! I like a hockeys!

Not Filip Kuba
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0 #41 383 2011-09-26 14:32
The only thing that I can't figure out, is why doesn't BM demote and bury Kuba's salary in Bingo?

We've seen it around the league, Redden, Souray etc.
So why doesn't this happen? Is it because EM doesn't want to eat another salary?

It just baffles me considering we have 8/9 dmen!
C'mon BM demote that over priced fuck!
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+1 #42 RUSHRLZ 2011-09-26 14:33
Quoting NotFilipKuba:
Hey Filip Kuba not so bad, yes. He make a great play and very handsome. He make score sometimes, no problem, and a pass with player for goals, big time! I... er, Filip Kuba like eh not play Bighumpton... like eh play eh stanley cup eh Ottawa, very nice. I make happy with defendings, you like! I like a hockeys!

Not Filip Kuba


Hysterical! Hahaha.
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0 #43 RUSHRLZ 2011-09-26 14:35
Tookie would be excited to hear Yost-the-Toast' s take on the Kuba situation. As he so succinctly put it:

"Filip Kuba's presence alone seems like a fast track to Nail Yakupov."
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0 #44 obsensation 2011-09-26 14:36
Good to see gryba get a chance. Wiercioch got 3 games and did nothing. Hope Gryba doesn't crap the bed by being rusty. Pretty tough backend with him and Carks.
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-1 #45 Sandy 2011-09-26 14:36
Quoting miguel:
Quoting PraiseAlfie84:
Whoever said get Karlsson off of that awful pairing with Kuba is right, Kuba needs to go away! Karlsson would play much better with his offense edge if he had a solid pairing with someone who is a stay at home defenseman.....

PLEASE CUT KUBA!!!
Seriously we have easily 9 defensemen that are already better than he is, I am including Rundblad, Cowen, Gyrba, Borowiecki. Please Murray/MacLean, if you have one once of sympathy for your fan base, cut the Tub a sh_t! Kuba!
He was out right horrible last year, and is picking up exactly where he left off last year.
we cannot keep Philips, Gonchar and Kuba, and Kuba is the worst of them all!


Cutting Kuba would be the Sens below the salary cap floor -- would it not?
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+2 #46 my2sens 2011-09-26 14:37
Quoting NotFilipKuba:
Hey Filip Kuba not so bad, yes. He make a great play and very handsome. He make score sometimes, no problem, and a pass with player for goals, big time! I... er, Filip Kuba like eh not play Bighumpton... like eh play eh stanley cup eh Ottawa, very nice. I make happy with defendings, you like! I like a hockeys!

Not Filip Kuba


Kuba is from Quebec!? jk -- Thanks for the laugh!
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-1 #47 Alcatraz 2011-09-26 14:37
filatov-spezza- butler is a great top line. the way our defense is shaping up with great puck movement and speed, this line perfectly suits our temp. you dont need grinders on every line.

its not like spezza and butler aren't immune from the corners either

filatov-spezza- butler
michalek-da costa/regin-alf ie
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-1 #48 Karlsson65 2011-09-26 14:42
Some names on the waiver wire worth taking a shot at... Repik?
Sexton?
Cheechoo? (j/k)
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+1 #49 Johne 2011-09-26 14:43
http://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie - MTL signs free-agent defenceman Chris Campoli to a one year deal worth $1.75M.
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0 #50 PraiseAlfie84 2011-09-26 14:44
@NotFilipKuba

Post of the day good sir!

If they are serious about getting Yakupov, then give Kuba 28 minutes a night!
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+1 #51 SensChirp 2011-09-26 14:46
Campoli has signed on with the Habs.
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+1 #52 PraiseAlfie84 2011-09-26 14:47
Good to see Campoli get signed to a deal, even if it's a year. He just had bad luck handing the series to Vancouver last playoffs....
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0 #53 NotwinninforM­acKinnon 2011-09-26 14:50
FAIL FOR NAIL !!!!!
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+1 #54 Johne 2011-09-26 14:58
Habs sure like to take on our dmen, last year it was Picard, now its Campoli.
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+1 #55 miguel 2011-09-26 14:59
Quoting Sandy:
Quoting miguel:
Quoting PraiseAlfie84:
Whoever said get Karlsson off of that awful pairing with Kuba is right, Kuba needs to go away! Karlsson would play much better with his offense edge if he had a solid pairing with someone who is a stay at home defenseman.....

PLEASE CUT KUBA!!!
Seriously we have easily 9 defensemen that are already better than he is, I am including Rundblad, Cowen, Gyrba, Borowiecki. Please Murray/MacLean, if you have one once of sympathy for your fan base, cut the Tub a sh_t! Kuba!
He was out right horrible last year, and is picking up exactly where he left off last year.
we cannot keep Philips, Gonchar and Kuba, and Kuba is the worst of them all!


Cutting Kuba would be the Sens below the salary cap floor -- would it not?

good question but I do not thinks so,
besides give a raise to someone who deserves it!
and that Kuba quote was a good laugh thanks
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-2 #56 my2sens 2011-09-26 15:00
Side note - Just read, Winter Classic will be Flyers vs. Rangers. Epic fail by Mr. NHL Bettman. Who the f**k cares about those two teams? Why not have the Jets vs Flames? Two former Atlanta clubs - show the Americans where hockey truly belongs?
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-1 #57 Sensnation 2011-09-26 15:00
Quoting Sandy:


Cutting Kuba would be the Sens below the salary cap floor -- would it not?


Cowen & Filatov's salaries bring us up high enough to make up for it.
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0 #58 SNOOPY SENIOR 2011-09-26 15:02
Quoting Johne:
Habs sure like to take on our dmen, last year it was Picard, now its Campoli.


When you see a rookie Nathan Beaulieu playing over 25 minutes, you can deduce, that they are weak at the defense position, so this is a break for Chris Campoli !

Rockin Robert
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-1 #59 Sensnation 2011-09-26 15:03
Quoting Johne:
http://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie - MTL signs free-agent defenceman Chris Campoli to a one year deal worth $1.75M.


Great move by the Habs, especially with Markov slow to return. I'm surprised he was able to get such a nice salary last minute like that, but well deserved. I'd still take him over Kuba. Makes it just a bit harder to hate the Habs.
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+2 #60 Johne 2011-09-26 15:03
Quoting my2sens:
Side note - Just read, Winter Classic will be Flyers vs. Rangers. Epic fail by Mr. NHL Bettman. Who the f**k cares about those two teams? Why not have the Jets vs Flames? Two former Atlanta clubs - show the Americans where hockey truly belongs?


Just because you clearly want a Canadian team in it doesn't mean that no one else cares about those two teams. The winter classic is there to generate interest in AMERICA. The Rags and Flyers have two really awesome fan bases regardless if you like the teams or not.

Sorry for jumping all over this, but what you said was STUUUUUUUPID.
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0 #61 my2sens 2011-09-26 15:03
HERE WE GO!!! HOCKEY TIME!!!

Keep it clean Newfoundland... no London repeat... keep the screech at home!

GO SENS GO!
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0 #62 NotwinninforM­acKinnon 2011-09-26 15:05
I feel bad for Cheechoo I hope he gets a shot somewhere there was a good 2 part series on him ... talks about Ottawa how he really like it here but the coach didnt play him

part 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLB0KAgy3eM

part 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLBxr9o3uXc&feature=related
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0 #63 my2sens 2011-09-26 15:06
Replace Kuba with Cheechoo then... try him in a new position, at least Cheechoo plays with heart.
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0 #64 xDkuki 2011-09-26 15:06
Can somebody send stream link if there is any?
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0 #65 Johne 2011-09-26 15:07
@nizzy

I'm not sure how he can say that Clouston didn't play him. Cheechoo was given many opportunities and did not take advantage of them. While he may have been a good guy in the locker room, he didn't have enough success to warrant more ice time.
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0 #66 hello_gary 2011-09-26 15:10
Quoting xDkuki:
Can somebody send stream link if there is any?


@xD - Check out CBC.ca, the stream is pretty good right now.

Ugh, as soon as I saw Ron McClean, all I can picture him is waaassssted off his face, shirtless, in Victoria.

Cannot unsee, Ron.
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0 #67 Swesens 2011-09-26 15:10
Quoting xDkuki:
Can somebody send stream link if there is any?


http://atdhenet.tv/39759/watch-winnipeg-vs-ottawa
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0 #68 xDkuki 2011-09-26 15:13
Quoting Swesens:
Quoting xDkuki:
Can somebody send stream link if there is any?


http://atdhenet.tv/39759/watch-winnipeg-vs-ottawa


thank you so much. Unfortunately CBC.ca streams does not work in Poland
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0 #69 PraiseAlfie84 2011-09-26 15:14
Pretty happy I have the day off and can watch the game from home right now on CBC, GO SENS GO!
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0 #70 SteelKane 2011-09-26 15:15
Does anyone know the Winnipeg lineup tonight ?
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0 #71 my2sens 2011-09-26 15:15
I'm going to miss most of it on the bus ride home.
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0 #72 PraiseAlfie84 2011-09-26 15:17
FML, Bob Cole is commentating?.. ..so terrible....
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-1 #73 Sensnation 2011-09-26 15:18
Quoting xDkuki:
Can somebody send stream link if there is any?


http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/hockeyville/
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0 #74 Sandy 2011-09-26 15:19
Quoting my2sens:
HERE WE GO!!! HOCKEY TIME!!!

Keep it clean Newfoundland... no London repeat... keep the screech at home!

GO SENS GO!


You don't have to worry about Newfoundlanders doing anything like what happened in London. They have to be the friendliest people in Canada.
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0 #75 NotwinninforM­acKinnon 2011-09-26 15:19
@johne

He said he was told by the coach they wanted too go with youth thats why his mins were cut back ...
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0 #76 Sensnation 2011-09-26 15:20
Quoting SteelKane:
Does anyone know the Winnipeg lineup tonight ?


According to "that other site" it's:

Winnipeg Jets
Ladd - Little - Wheeler
Kane - Scheifele - Klingberg
Forney - Maxwell - McArdle
Aliu - Cormier - Bodie

Chiarot - Enstrom
Redmond - Sol
Hainsey - Flood
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+1 #77 RUSHRLZ 2011-09-26 15:41
Quoting Sandy:
Quoting my2sens:
HERE WE GO!!! HOCKEY TIME!!!

Keep it clean Newfoundland... no London repeat... keep the screech at home!

GO SENS GO!


You don't have to worry about Newfoundlanders doing anything like what happened in London. They have to be the friendliest people in Canada.


You know what? Smack me upside the head for being the eternal optimist that always has so much faith in humanity but...

It's a gag as old as the ages, slapstick dudes slipping on banana peels. Has it occurred to anyone that someone may want to throw a banana on the ice during a shootout regardless of the color of the player?

I mean frig. Dudes threw waffles on the ice last season, no-one ever made it out to be hatred for the white man...

Just saying could be a stupid stunt but no racial anything intended behind it.
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+1 #78 NickG 2011-09-26 15:53
Carkner better watch out. Kane can defend himself quite well.

http://youtu.be/xW9Sp-WndwA
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-1 #79 obsensation 2011-09-26 16:02
Best play in Ottawa zone at end of 1 period... Cowen Gryba. Not good. Karlson and rundblad are WEEAAK. Phillips OK but seems slow. Carkner must feel the pressure, seems tight and non creative.
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0 #80 SensChirp 2011-09-26 16:08
Just getting in now. What did I miss? Sounds like the Jets carried the play for large portions of the opening frame. Any Sens players stand out?
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0 #81 PraiseAlfie84 2011-09-26 16:10
Quoting RUSHRLZ:


I mean frig. Dudes threw waffles on the ice last season, no-one ever made it out to be hatred for the white man...


True, but if Waffles and Chicken got thrown at a black player, then there'd be something to talk about! lol
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-1 #82 obsensation 2011-09-26 16:14
God Karlson is BAAD defensively
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+1 #83 SensChirp 2011-09-26 16:18
Quoting obsensation:
God Karlson is BAAD defensively

This must be that trolling thing I've heard about :) Everyone knows the strength of Karlsson's game is on offence and yes there are improvements to be made in his defensive game.
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0 #84 Johne 2011-09-26 16:18
who is Karlsson paired with?
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0 #85 PraiseAlfie84 2011-09-26 16:19
Karlsson was just out there with Gryba, no?
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+1 #86 Johne 2011-09-26 16:22
As much as people want to rip Karlsson for his defense, Karlsson's partner is at fault even more-so knowing that Karlsson is going to take those risks.

The kid is absolutely fantastic and among the elite offensive dmen in the league, you get the bad with the good.
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0 #87 PraiseAlfie84 2011-09-26 16:25
Zibby is looking tired out there already....Hasn 't really done much this game, same with Butler, they look badly outplayed....
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0 #88 NickG 2011-09-26 16:26
Auld is playing really well, all things considered.
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+1 #89 Johne 2011-09-26 16:27
Quoting NickG:
Auld is playing really well, all things considered.


Auld things considered. :D
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-1 #90 NotwinninforM­acKinnon 2011-09-26 16:28
For a televised game we should have brought 2 or 3 more roster players ..Folingo Spezza MM9 etc .. Just a bunch of bingo players and that have no chance too make the big club getting badly out played ..Considering 3 games left maybe today was a great day to start putting the line up together to get them to gel ...
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0 #91 Johne 2011-09-26 16:33
My thoughts on Zibanejad from what I've seen. Boy oh boy does he have talent, but it looks like consistency might be an issue and I think a season in Sweden or in the AHL will make a big difference in that area.

I think Rundblad just needs some time in the AHL and Murray should make room for him a month or two into the season to be on the NHL roster.
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-1 #92 Sandy 2011-09-26 16:34
Being outshot 23 - 9 near the middle of the 2nd period. No shots on net on that PP.

This is by far their worst game of the pre-season.

Now we know why Winnipeg pick Schielffe (sp?) -- what a great young player.

They can't pass... all of them look slow.. being outskated on just about every shift. I thought the coaches were working on the skating with this team?

Winnipeg came to play.... Sens must have had too much screech last night. LOL
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+1 #93 Johne 2011-09-26 16:37
Any game played without Spezza shouldn't take much reading into as to why we're not competing. Spezza makes this team waaaaaaaaaaaay better.
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+1 #94 NickG 2011-09-26 16:39
Quoting Johne:
Any game played without Spezza shouldn't take much reading into as to why we're not competing. Spezza makes this team waaaaaaaaaaaay better.

Spezza makes this team. Period.
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0 #95 NickG 2011-09-26 16:46
Classless move, Neil.
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+2 #96 T K 2011-09-26 16:47
is it just me or is this game exceptionally boring? (So far...)
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+1 #97 NickG 2011-09-26 16:48
It sure is, TK.
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0 #98 Sandy 2011-09-26 16:49
Quoting NickG:
Classless move, Neil.


You want your team to try to get back into the game.. and Neil takes a stupid penalty.
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-3 #99 obsensation 2011-09-26 16:56
Karlson needs steroids! He is extreeeemely weak defensively, yet gifted offensively.
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-1 #100 Sensnation 2011-09-26 17:03
Man Alfie wasn't joking when he said he didn't quite have it all today. That whole line looks lethargic. Hopefully the Sens are just waiting for period 3 to start playing. Glad I can stream this on screen #2 at work and am not wasting my night on the snoozefest.
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0 #101 NickG 2011-09-26 17:05
Mike Mckenna has really nice gear.

Alex Auld is having 'cramping'. Also known as 'no defense'.
In related news, Phillips is done for the night already too.
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0 #102 T K 2011-09-26 17:06
Quoting NickG:
It sure is, TK.


I was getting worried... Bob Cole is probably a contributing factor.
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0 #103 Sandy 2011-09-26 17:06
Phillips did not play 2nd period -- back tightness. Auld is now out with 'cramping' -- so McKenna in nets... and not too much experience on D right now..
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-1 #104 Sensnation 2011-09-26 17:06
Phillips done for night :(

Rundblad isn't ready yet. I just wish our 6th was better than Kuba/Carkner.
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0 #105 NickG 2011-09-26 17:09
Quoting T K:
Quoting NickG:
It sure is, TK.


I was getting worried... Bob Cole is probably a contributing factor.

Wouldn't be the first time he's lulled me to sleep.
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+1 #106 Sandy 2011-09-26 17:14
Quoting JABSmilez:
Phillips done for night :(

Rundblad isn't ready yet. I just wish our 6th was better than Kuba/Carkner.


Did you really expect Rundblad to come over and play in his 3rd NHL game and not yet be adapted to the NHL game. Smaller ice, more forechecking, more physical.
I'm sure it will take time.. but the kid has to play to learn does he not?

Hey Zib.... scored on the PP. 2 - 1.
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0 #107 Sensnation 2011-09-26 17:15
Finally! Nice work by Zibanejad.
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0 #108 jasonontheoldsenschirp 2011-09-26 17:17
I freakin love this young team. Sick play by Big Z
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+3 #109 SensChirp 2011-09-26 17:18
Love the patience he showed to finish that play off. Huge goal for him.
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0 #110 T K 2011-09-26 17:18
Is this rink typical or a bit short? Plays seem rushed and the zones seem cramped.
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0 #111 Mat 2011-09-26 17:19
This team finally decided to wake up and play. Period 2 was a major yawner...

Good goal by the swedish connection..
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0 #112 Mat 2011-09-26 17:22
Greening is no longer on the top line. And rightfully so. Did not impress so far which is alarming given his 1 way contract...

Still time to score the tying goal. And the winner.
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+1 #113 NickG 2011-09-26 17:22
Looks like the kids woke up for the 3rd.
Jets have been pretty bad in the 3rd the last few games. Good sign for the Sens.
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0 #114 NickG 2011-09-26 17:25
Holy hit!
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0 #115 jasonontheoldsenschirp 2011-09-26 17:31
Man Rundblad's good
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-1 #116 Sensnation 2011-09-26 17:34
Let's just move Winchester or Regin and Kuba so we can keep Da Costa, Zibanejad and Rundblad. Let the kids do what they can and go from there. Gryba or Boro could fill in if Rundblad gets inconsistent for long periods.

Liking what I see of Cowick.
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0 #117 NickG 2011-09-26 17:35
After all of that intense offense, Sens forgot about defense.

Nice goal by the Jets.
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0 #118 Mat 2011-09-26 17:40
Wow... Rundblad.. Not phased by anything. Such calm play. Love it.
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0 #119 Sandy 2011-09-26 17:40
Quoting Mat:
Greening is no longer on the top line. And rightfully so. Did not impress so far which is alarming given his 1 way contract...

Still time to score the tying goal. And the winner.


Really do you think he is the only player on the team that did not impress... he's been better than some of them.
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0 #120 jasonontheoldsenschirp 2011-09-26 17:41
Quoting JABSmilez:
Let's just move Winchester or Regin and Kuba so we can keep Da Costa, Zibanejad and Rundblad. Let the kids do what they can and go from there. Gryba or Boro could fill in if Rundblad gets inconsistent for long periods.

Liking what I see of Cowick.


I like this. Zibanejad and Rundblad look really freakin good.
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0 #121 Sens_247 2011-09-26 17:43
Helllloooo Runblad! Welcome to Ottawa!!

Alfie - Hoffman - Zibanejad

Rundblad - Karlssonn

I like this line!
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0 #122 NickG 2011-09-26 17:43
Man, Smith was really grinding the Jets' gears tonight.

Is there a suspension for fighting after the game?
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0 #123 Sandy 2011-09-26 17:46
Let I've said... let's the young guys play... Rundblad will only learn by playing.

Now if they would have played the whole game like they did the 3rd period.. they might have had a different outcome.

Good showing by McKenna to come in cold like that. A couple of nice saves.
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-1 #124 Sensnation 2011-09-26 17:52
Rundblad definitely improved as the game went on, but he's still very prone to trying to do too much. Great moves at the end of the 3rd there! Should be interesting to see how the last week goes.

Pretty sad showing by most sens. Cowen is a beast and Gryba deserves some games in the NHL this year. Zibanejad keeping himself very much in this tight race for 2C, glad to see it won't default to Regin.

Have a good night all!
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0 #125 jasonontheoldsenschirp 2011-09-26 17:55
I feel like another year in Sweden would only do good, but I feel like Zibanejad does look ready to play as well.

He should at least get the 9 game tryout at the start of the season.
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0 #126 Sens_247 2011-09-26 18:01
After that third period showing by Rundblad, and assuming he starts to play this way for 40-60 minutes in each of the last 3 pre-season games, who do you keep? Runblad or Cowen? If they both keep playing like this, I don't see how the organization can justify giving a guy like Kuba icetime; even if it makes financial sense.

I like Zibanejad for the first seconds of his shifts, but he seems to gas out fast. I wonder if this kid concentrated too much on gaining that crucial 10 pounds this summer, and neglected his cardio.
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0 #127 Johne 2011-09-26 18:06
Cowen is a shoe in already, no way that he doesn't make this team.
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0 #128 Round Leaf 2011-09-26 18:15
I think the Sens only iced 4 guys with over 40 games logged in the NHL (Karlsson, Alfredsson, Phillips and Neil), so its not very surprising that the Jets (who were basically only missing Burmestrov and Byfuglien) came out on top.

I was very pleased to see such good chemistry on the powerplay: Rundblad and Zibanejad looked calm and poised throughout the entire 3rd.
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0 #129 Sandy 2011-09-26 18:15
Quoting jasonontheoldsenschirp:
I feel like another year in Sweden would only do good, but I feel like Zibanejad does look ready to play as well.

He should at least get the 9 game tryout at the start of the season.


Rundblad can't learn anything more in the SEL. He needs the NA game.. so either Ottawa or Bingo would be best. It's up to the coaches to try to help him along.
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0 #130 Round Leaf 2011-09-26 18:19
I can't express in words how angry I am that Rundblad may be held off this team to make room for Kuba. There is no defending Kuba's spot on this team. The whole "its not your money / don't want to waste 4 million on a minor leaguer" excuse is the most common, but its laughable. What will Kuba do in Ottawa to earn his pay? Be caught flatfooted on an odd man rush? Turn over the puck? Cause a budding young Swedish prospect to become disgruntled, go back to Sweden for another season where he's already learned all that he can?

Kuba. Off this team. Any means necessary.
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