The Montreal Canadiens have to be considered one of the biggest surprises of the NHL season thus far. Under new Head Coach Michel Terrien, the Canadiens have burst out of the gates posting a 12-4-2 record and an equally impressive 4-1-1 record on the road. While offence hasn’t been coming easy for the Habs, they are 4th in the league in goals against per game (2.11) which has been a huge factor in their early success.
Meanwhile the Senators continue to play well in the face of serious injury concerns.
Despite having their number one goalie, top line centre, leading goal scorer, top shutdown defenceman and a 30 minute a night Norris Trophy winner out of the line up, Ottawa continues to find ways to win games. Full credit to Head Coach Paul MacLean for keeping his team focused and motivated during what could have been a crippling stretch. MacLean has to be the early favourite for Coach of the Year.
No line up changes expected for the Sens. Peter Regin skated this morning but will not play. Mike Lundin was supposed to play on Saturday night but is battling the flu. He did skate this morning but Andre Benoit will play after a solid outing on Saturday night.
Here is how MacLean lined them up at the morning skate;
Silfverberg-Turris-Alfredsson
Greening-Zibanejad-Condra
Dziurzynski-Smith-Neil
Daugavins-Grant-O'Brien
Methot-Gryba
Benoit-Phillips
Wiercioch-Gonchar
Ben Bishop, who was just named the NHL’s third star of the week, gets a second consecutive start in goal for the Senators. There were some fans hoping to see Lehner get the start in this one but it’s hard to take Bishop out after a big win on Saturday night. Carey Price is expected to start for the Canadiens.
Puck drop is scheduled for just after 7:30 PM with the game available on Sportsnet, RDS and the radio at The Team 1200.
- A positive development on the injury front as word is Jason Spezza skated briefly prior to the morning skate. Spezza obviously still has a ways to go in rehab from back surgery but this is certainly a step in the right direction. Early April was the initial target for a return. Craig Anderson also skated briefly today.
Seems like coach burned him when media commented on him leaving the rink.
Should be a good game tonight!
Was funny after the leafs game having the fans argue that both teams are devastated by injuries....the n explaining just how bad ours are, I genuinely don't think they were even aware how bad it was.
BTW if anybody else was having trouble finding BSens jerseys, you can contact Dan Mallery (dmallery at binghamtonsenat ors.com). Stock is a little low at the moment but they're getting more in mid March.
couple questions
- DO WE MAKE A TRADE befoe DEADLINE?
- WHAT IS THE WORD WITH CRAIG ANDERSONS RETURN
HUGE sens fan hear really hope we cn take MTL and BOSTON this week. really hoping philly can stop the leafs tonight.
SENS GO SENS!!!!!
Leaf fans will probably rationalize losing because they didn't have Reimer, or Lupul, or whomever.
Sens didn't have their #1C, who is a #1 C on most NHL teams. Can't say that with the Leafs #1 C. Sens don't have their #1D, who is also the leagues defending Norris winner, so arguably the league's best defenceman. Sens were without their #1 goalie Anderson, who is also considered a #1 by league wide standards, who was on pace for Vezina and Hart consideration. And finally the Sens were without Michalek, who despite his slow scoring start, is a legit NHL top 6 forward.
Had we lost, we might be saying we lost due to injuries. Only real test is when both teams are healthy. Either way, a win is a win, and I couldn't be happier we beat the Leafs.
Personally, I don't make a trade, at least nothing of the blockbuster variety. Only concern I'd have is when the team is fully healthy and the Sens are faced with too many guys who are not waiver exempt and risk losing them if they send them down.
So maybe they, unfortunately, have to trade a guy to avoid losing him for nothing via waivers, or they trade someone else as a result of the stellar play of one of the AHL call-ups?
Let's take it to the Habs like we did to Toronto. Playing that simple, smart and group game Maclean has instilled in the locker room. I can't remember being so excited to watch a Sens team like this.
After sending the white-trash fans of the NHL home unhappy on Saturday night, let's do the same thing to the leagues drunken red-necks tonight.
GO SENS GO!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :PPPPPPPPPPPPP
At this point, Latendresse is a write off. High risk move that many saw right from the start. And unfortunately he proved them right. Sucks he is injured, but that was the risk and concern from the start. Even when he was healthy at the start, I really didn't notice him.
At this point I can't see how you fit him in if and when he returns. Yes, Bingo needs players back, but how do you justify sending someone down who is contributing to this team in a positive way?
I agree. Lats is done with this team.
And I said this before, I don't think we'll ever see him play in the NHL again. Same probably goes for Lundin.
Bishop starts tonight; thought it would have been a perfect time to start Lehn.
The best way to take back the bank is for the Sens to keep winning these rivalry games. Perfect scenario is an early goal by MTL with the yahoos staring their Ole chant. Then the Sens explode for a bunch of goals and the mock ole chant can go all night!
If McGuire is anything...it is well educated in this league. He sees SO much hockey that his opinion holds a lot of weight. IMHO
Agreed! He knows his stuff for sure.
He threw out a stat about maybe 3 out of 9000 tested, testing positive. But I gather he was focusing on steroids for some reason, and not all drugs.
Just how it went down last time at home. Alfie, do I ever hate the "Ole" Chants with a passion, but boy did I ever enjoy singing it right back as the fans serenaded the bitter Habs fans that left with their tails between their legs early in the 3rd.
I rather see benoit over lundin any night.
Yeah you pretty much nailed it...he annoys the hell out of me, but I respect his opinion and give it a lot of weight.
My problem with Pierre is that he'll say whatever he thinks the audience wants. Listen to him on another city's radio and you'll see what I mean. He blows up over every player with positives.
He knows his hockey but it's hard to tell if he believes what he is saying or just sucking up to the people he thinks are listening.
If Gilroy can get a job post sens, so can Lundin.
Was soo ff'n satisfying to see the giant blule elephant at the bank tuck its tail between its legs and leave the building after the Greening goal.
Spotted a guy in a Team Sweden jersey outside the bank, I had to stop and talk to him, for obvious reasons.
Best "dumb ass leafs fan" moment of the night for me was when one of them a few rows back of me decided to shout "Hey Karlsson, get on the ice and do something!". ....it didnt go well for the kid.
lol true Gilroy
Leafs Fans or Montreal fans?
I've watched the Sens play the Leafs twice, but have only seen the Habs in town once before, and was an exhibitation game on a Tuesday...can't really have an opinion based on that outing.
What do you guys say?
Then the last straw for me was in Anaheim during the 2007 cup finals. He was on the TSN set with Bob Mackenzie and James Duthie. James and Bob were talking with some fans before going on the air and I booed Pierre. He looked up from his phone and wanted to know why I was booing him. I told him it was just a good-natured boo since I felt he was supporting the Ducks more and for his comments on Pronger. He waved his hand and went back to his phone (ignoring all the other fans still).
(cont)
Bob and James were so down to Earth shooting the shit with fans about everything under the sun while Pierre was in his cone of silence.
I know he knows hockey and at the draft I want to hear his thoughts, but I also think there's a reason why he's still on TV and not working for an NHL team.
Plus at non-rival games you ALWAYS see some douchebag in a Leafs sweater trying to rile people up. Habs sweaters are fairly rare at non-Hab games.
Leaf fans are the worst by far IMO.
have had the dubious experience of coming from toronto for both leafs and habs games against the sens. leafs fans are pure trash but they are nowhere in comparison to the level habs fans get to. i remember the habs game i went to, the sens lost 3-0, they had kovalev on the team and after the game, a huge crowd of habs fans climbed the berm between the parking lot and the 417. and one of them started mooning the highway while people below took pictures. have yet to see that even in toronto after leafs games.
And because, partly my fault, I can't understand them.
There's a reason why Murray drafted him over Couturier/Schie fle, 6th Overall, and the sudden emergence into the Top-10 talks late into 2011.
Murray knows Diamonds when he sees them.
The Leafs on the other hand just piss me off. Everything about the blue and white just disgusts me. I can't stand their fans. I don't think I would ever see a Hab fan standing in the crowd at SBP holding a "Matt Cooke for MVP" sign like that idiot Leaf fan was on Saturday night.
Habs fans are loud and obnoxious but they still respect the Sens. Leaf fans just wish bad things upon all of our players.
Thankfully, it appears we don't have a need for him. This in itself is somewhat of a miracle.
Paul Mac is making me truly believe the saying "there is no I in team".
Hab fans are annoying with Ole, but thats about as bad an experience as I have had with hab fans.
TEAM 1200 @TEAM1200Ottawa
Despite rumours to the contrary, Guillaume Latendresse did not leave the Sens organization today. #NHL #Sens
Wondering if there's more to it or if it's really just much ado about nothing.
Michalek-Spezza-Rental/Lats/Stone/JOB
Silfverberg-Turris-Alfredsson
Greening-Zibanejad-Condra
Dziurzynski-Smith-Neil
That's unbelievable man. This is what I'm saying... Hab fans may be obnoxious and annoying but they're only cheering on their team. Their a very passionate fan base.
Leaf fans on the other hand are as despicable and disrespectful a fanbase as their is, in any sport.
Yep, I won't step foot in the place during leaf games now.
High risk? How so?
Signed even though he was severely injury prone.
I hate them both. I really do. BUT, at least Hab fans can base their arrogance on (somewhat) recent history.
Leaf fans, on the other hand, still manage to be arrogant even though their team has sucked, for the most, for the last 40 years. Their arrogance is based on stupidity. Therefore I hate Leaf fans more.
Exactly. I thought it was obvious what I meant. But yes, the guy has sustained significant injuries in his young career and there was no reason to think that had passed. Some people are prone to injuries, and injuries cause more injuries. Look at Michalek, his history of knee injuries makes him a prime candidate for future injuries and debilitating injuries in his later life.
Sens were hoping for a reclamation project, but got what was advertised. He may bounce around the league for a few years before retiring prematurely from injuries.
That is so terrible it almost can't be true. However, having been to many Toronto/Ottawa games I believe it. I refuse to go anymore. I once saw a douche in a Leaves (idiots) jersey steal a scarf from a kid and start running back and forth between his legs like he was having sex with it. When the kid got upset the asshole just through it back at him. Poor kid wasn't sure he even wanted it back once he got it. I could see the Dad seething but what was he to do?
Leaf fans are the worst, Habs just love their team and are passionate, I can respect that.
I really wish they would Adopt Chris Phillips into their family. Every one of our rookies has outplayed him defensively this year
He gives up the blueline every time the play comes down his side of the ice. Even Gryba knows not to do that.
Stand the guy up at the blue line, not after he's already past it
Leaf fans hate karlsson and want to see him fail....habs fans have no idea who karlsson is because they are so obssessd with their tunnel vision.
So on a different topic, hockey is such a crazy sport.
Remember all those years when we were stacked at forward and D and just could NOT find a goalie? Seriously, think about it. Think back to those days. Lalime, Emery, Hasek. Gerber.
Could you IMAGINE what those teams would have done with our current situation?
It just boggles my mind that the organization was able to assemble all of that skill and depth (Alfie/Hossa/Ha vlat at RW alone!) and yet never find consistency in the crease.
It goes to show how talented and intelligent Murray is for making this a very well rounded and well structured team the way he has. And also for the amazing coaching staff that never quit despite the massive uphill battle we've had to endure.
didnt help that they drafted the same kid twice...
Ottawa was the goalie graveyard but that ended with the rebuild.
Please tell me this is not true!!!
Loser Nation slapped a pregnant girl?
I have seen scum that earned their living by ruthless means, that would never ever lay a hand on a women, let alone a women who is pregnant!
this makes my blood boil, and although I am no Peluso, I would lose my marbles if I witnessed that!
I have witnessed my own stories, but never anything to this level of repulsiveness!
Bang On!!!
Most have been losing for so long they hate hockey, just love losing, as most losers do!
Wish it wasn't...was in the tunnel. Just prior to that happening we saw two other fights break out in there.
I know we shouldn't stay away from the bank during these games, but there is no chance I am spending my money to go and have crap like this happen.
There is so much positive with this team this season, why the bashing of Phillips. He is a good leader and has his good and bad like the others. He is part of this team and there must be reasons Maclean never benched him this season.
4 - 2 SENS
Go SENS Go
Speaking of being drafted twice, Craig Anderson was drafted in 1999 in the third round by Calgary but not signed and he was drafted again in the third round in 2001 by Chicago.
Just a bit of UFI lol.
were given seats in the 300's
we happen to be in a section where the loser nation was more than the Sens fans.
a group of blue jerseyed losers drunk, and screaming the most disgusting profanity we have ever heard.
A Sens fan tries to explain there are children present, and the scum continues his barrage that includes all kids who cheer for Sens!
Really not much a father can do, as any confrontation can put your child in harms way, but at that moment I could only wish I had my paesano's with me to teach this piece of crap a lesson... no doubt that people like this will have day, and one day they will do this at the wrong time with the wrong people!
Can you imagine if one of these scum were to try and slap, say Peluso's pregnant wife!
they'd be lucky to use the hand again!
I guess we would define high risk differently. I see no risk there. its a one year deal where if it works out great, if not, who cares.
Go Sens Go
I was walking down my street with my daughter(2.5 years old) she was wearing her Sens jersey..See someone walking down the street in a Leafs jersey, think nothing of it...stop at the mailbox, am getting my mail, when I here this leaf fan screaming "SENS SUCK KID....LIKE A REAL TEAM....GO LEAFS GO"...My daughter being hilarious said "No yelling that is mean"...the guy yelled something else so at that point i look at him(he is about my age) and say "dude she is 2 years old...even if she understands what your talking about she doesn't give a shit, move along"....guy looks at me and says "what are you going to do about it"
Needless to say, my blood is boiling at this point...being about 10 houses from mine, I just grab my daughters hand and start walking home, the clown follows us and is yelling the whole way. Luckily my wife happened to be outside, and barred me from leaving the garage when I got back
The unfortunate thing is we're sandwiched between two cities in which we are stuck with the knuckle-dragger s left behind from a pre-Sens era. It's unfortunate that they end up ruining games for respectable fans that go to see their Sens play. In due time these fans will be weeded out. It just can't happen soon enough.
Turris, with 2...(he says hopefully)
I was walking down my street with my daughter(2.5 years old) she was wearing her Sens jersey..See someone walking down the street in a Leafs jersey, think nothing of it...stop at the mailbox, am getting my mail, when I here this leaf fan screaming "SENS SUCK KID....LIKE A REAL TEAM....GO LEAFS GO"...My daughter being hilarious said "No yelling that is mean"...the guy yelled something else so at that point i look at him(he is about my age) and say "dude she is 2 years old...even if she understands what your talking about she doesn't give a shit, move along"....guy looks at me and says "what are you going to do about it"
Is there a reason why you didn't beat him senseless? Would have been my reaction. But hey, maybe I'm a little crazy!
I think I would have had to have held my wife back in that situation. She gets even more frustrated over these idiots than I do.
I suspect if at the time she was fully aware what happened she would have turned around and walked into the house
The Captain
Hahah nice try! It was never really a decision, gotta go with the Sens on this one! Try stub hub? You can get some really cheap tickets last minute to go with a buddy or the wife :). I'd avoid bringing the daughter to a Habs game..
Truth is that there are some decent Leaf fans that are respectable, unfortunately all it takes is a few of these scum that ruin it for the rest!
Great freakin win Saturday, I really never expected it with all our injuries, and was very surprised when my kids told me the score... i missed the game due to Wifes committments,
heard a few times that Grant had a great game... he was not on the scoresheet, but must have had some great shifts.
When you think about it our Bottom 6 is more than stacked, when injuries come back, a deal will have to be made... question is who?
Alfie
Silfverberg x2
Neil(empty net)
(pacioretty score for them...just to help my pool hahaha)
Most Habs fans are HOCKEY fans - they know the game.
They're usually more critical of their team than I am.
Far too many Leafs fans are nothing but lager louts.
Just my opinion.
http://www.hockeyfights.com/fights/116142?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
but I am sure most here wont mind the repeat.
Regin, Latendresse, Daugavins, Lundin, and Benoit could all be on the block at the trade deadline. I doubt any will be back next year, except possibly Benoit as our #7 defenceman. If for some reason we are out of the playoff picture, you can add Gonchar and Michalek to that list. Michalek's actual salary is 6 million next year, and if he's not producing by the deadline I think he'll be moved.
but - but - but - I want to drive the Zamboni
Quoting DenisVial:
Regin, Latendresse, Daugavins, Lundin, and Benoit could all be on the block at the trade deadline. I doubt any will be back next year, except possibly Benoit as our #7 defenceman. If for some reason we are out of the playoff picture, you can add Gonchar and Michalek to that list. Michalek's actual salary is 6 million next year, and if he's not producing by the deadline I think he'll be moved.
Don't know about everyone else, but I would love to keep Benoit around as that extra body D...has not looked at all out of place.
Don't worry - with a) Sens luck and b) Lats' luck, he'll fall off withing first minute and probably take a key player out of our lineup at the same time.
So you can still drive it.
unless something changed, exact same lineup as saturday's game - announced post-practice today.
key for sens today:
1. dont take too many penalties
2. get in front of price
3. clean out your crease because the habs have a new habit - crash the net.
Yeah - like him too.
Plays hard - block shots - leadership skills (Captain in Binghamton)
Seems like a perfect 7-D for next season.
Brian Lee who ?
Regin, Latendresse, Daugavins, Lundin, and Benoit could all be on the block at the trade deadline. I doubt any will be back next year, except possibly Benoit as our #7 defenceman. If for some reason we are out of the playoff picture, you can add Gonchar and Michalek to that list. Michalek's actual salary is 6 million next year, and if he's not producing by the deadline I think he'll be moved.
Sounds about right to me!
Lats was only an experiment, and although my hopes we up, he is a complete failure.
hate to give up on Regin, but it cannot be argued that right now they are a better team without him
Finally, we have to keep Benoit, the more I watch him the less mistakes I see from him.
Go Sens Go
3-2 Sens!!!
Asked him for boxes for all the jerseys and asked for suggestions on anything else I might include. Guy suggests some Sens hats so I go over and look at them while he's ringing up over $4k in jerseys. I waited until he had rung it all up then "suddenly noticed" the Sens Suck hats.
Asked him why the hell they carried/sold them when they're an Ottawa store. Guy stammered something about the rivalry before I told him to tell his boss the hat cost him a customer and left.
Probably won't change anything of course, but felt good.
Had this happened to me, I would most likely have been arrested... i just wouldn't be able to control myself/ They are lucky that they didn't get the shit beaten out of them.
I missed 3/4 of the game talking to the cops
The piece that baffles me is the unbalanced conferences. Seems like they could have stiffed Columbus and left them in the West and then had some sort of East/West seeding to even things out. Plus the expansion plans in the near future seem to be more Eastern so what happens if Hamilton or Quebec get teams? I know Seattle has been tossed around too (or, gulp, Vegas even) but I think if you're going to go with four conferences you have to be planning to go up to 32 teams soon as well.
Would players actually be tempted to sign with Western teams to have a slightly better shot at playoff hockey each year?
I think we should be looking to move Gonchar if we can and the only way I can see a point to move Michalek is if we know we are going to upgrade the winger position either through that or some other deal.
http://senators.nhl.com/v2/ext/PDFs/Feb%2025%20Prospect%20update.pdf
@SensTown @Clubhousecanad a Heard you lost out on a 4K jersey sale today....shame you are stubborn and promoting Sens hate
Colorado will be moved to the west, they already change time zone for every game in central so it doesn't really matter.
Columbus would most likely be moved back to Central.
I agree that if the Sens are going to win games, they have to stay out of the box, it's simple. The one good thing they have going for them is consistent penalty killing. But the 1st period, no penalties either way. Only the one against Toronto in the 2nd. But I had this sinking feeling when Gryba took that penalty in the 3rd cause the Leafs were pushing and have had a successful power play going this season. And sure enough MacArthur pots it. I was as upset as the rest of you. And then add on that sh!t ass call on Neil. But like everyone I was happy with the outcome.
Tweeted TO Yost, not from:
@TravisHeHateMe Brent Wallace at Scotiabank place saying that Ottawa has traded for an Allstar forward...
Hmmmm let the speculating start!
Conference 1
Carolina Hurricanes
Columbus Blue Jackets
New Jersey Devils
Philadelphia Flyers
New York Rangers
New York Islanders
Pittsburgh Penguins
Washington Capitals
Conference 2
Boston Bruins
Toronto Maple Leafs
Montreal Canadiens
Detroit Red Wings
Ottawa Senators
Buffalo Sabres
Tampa Bay Lightning
Florida Panthers
Conference 3
Chicago Blackhawks
Dallas Stars
Colorado Avalanche
Minnesota Wild
Nashville Predators
St. Louis Blues
Winnipeg Jets
OPEN SPOT
Conference 4
Anaheim Ducks
Calgary Flames
Edmonton Oilers
Los Angeles Kings
Phoenix Coyotes
San Jose Sharks
Vancouver Canucks
OPEN SPOT
I call BS. Just a way to get the traffic on there talking.
It was sent from your average fan.
Nobody I've asked has heard about a deal.
Or the way I look at it: you have to beat the best to be the best...so either way I'm somewhat indifferent to the whole thing. I just want to see top division teams NOT ranking over teams with more points than them...always thought that was silly.
That was awesome. Good for you.
Lats to MIN for Heatley...
Is that a win or a loss???
Kidding
Sure they have some tougher characters but getting caught up in the rough stuff doesn't do them justice, they look to get the calls. Ottawa has to play with the same discipline they've been using and force them to even strength opportunities and just simply out work them.
Ottawa needs to drive the net like they've been doing these last 4 games and force a lot of traffic in front of Price. A dirty goal is a goal, any way you slice it! Tonights match will be one of the hardest they'd played this year.
I just asked Yost and he doesn't think there is anything to the rumour.
For me it is Leaf fans as the worse by a mile. Habs fans just annoy.
I don't tolerate any bullshit during games.. you annoy me or piss me off.. it's to the usher I go.
I go to games to enjoy them.. not to put up with rivalry idiots.
Could Latendresse be going to Bingo for conditioning?
Once all of the injured forwards are back.. ie mostly Spezza & Michalek.. I think Grant and Dizzy are sent down.
Both have been playing well but it is better they play than sit in the stands.. and Bingo needs help.
On defense.. what you have is what you get.. Karlsson & Cowen won't be back this season.. so I think the 3 Bingo boys stay.
Loved Zack Smith's taunt of Kadri the other night.. Priceless. Loved better the hip check by Methot..
GSG..
Not that he IS, but yes he COULD. If the Sens decide to, they can assign him to Binghamton when he returns from IR for a limited conditioning stint.
To the Rangers : Latender & 3rd round pick
To the Sens : Brad Richards
lol
I can't see Murray doing this:
Hockeyy Insiderr@HockeyyInsiderr
Being told #Avs want Silfverberg to be a part of any O'Reilly to #Sens deal. Sources say they expect O'Reilly to go close to trade deadline.
23 hrsHockeyy Insiderr@HockeyyInsiderr
#Ottawa #Sens have an OFFER ON THE TABLE for #Avs O'Reilly of Zibanejad+Zack Smith. #CONFIRMED Details http://www.insiderrumors.com/2013/no-team/sunday-rumors-around-the-nhl/ …
my god i would stop watching this team if they made that trade
There was no real discussion of it.
Sounds like this guy reads various boards and then posts stuff. I thought hockeyy insiderr had already been massively discredited.
At the rangers games (big props to the senschirp readers who made their tickets available) a very tall sens fan was sat behind us and he kept hitting (accidentally) the back of the head of the girl I was with with his knees.
She (being generally far more ready for a fight than I am) politely asked him if he could be careful and he just laughed at us.
I then suggested that he and his much shorter friend could swap seats because the seat in front of his friend was empty. They refused because they "like seating where they are sitting".
After a further request to be careful they moved an entire row back and then disappeared completely prior to the 3rd period.
It's not the hitting that was the issue it was the laughter following it and the non offer of an apology.
Every team has arsehole fans, leafs just have more than most.
But it's just worse when they're Leaf fans. The dude with the Cooke sign is a classic example. No Sens fan would do something like that to other Sens fans.
so it was a sens fan or a leafs fan??
It looks to me like the Avs want Zibanejad + Smith for O'Reilly, and not
the Sens making an offer on the table.
Murray would not propose such an offer.
Gotta be another so called "rumor" like all the others !!
I know a lot of you don't follow the west except on paper, but believe me, O'Reilly > Turris, and I effin looooove kyle Turris
Its a lot to give up, but smith is replaceable and zibby is a coin toss to be better than O'Reilly
With all our injuries though, the timing is very wrong to be trading 2 players in exchange for 1
I would absolutely love having the Wings in the Eastern Conference!
It's a bit early to say, but watching their style of play (gritty, physical, tons of maximized talent) they could be a top team in the East... similar to the Bruins I guess.
I'm not sure I understand your logic? Zibby has a 50/50 chance of being as good as O'Reilly but you'd be willing to add Smith in a trade to get him?
It's an amazing deal, but the timimg is very wrong?
If that offer is on the table, which I doubt it is, O'Reilly would be on his way to Ottawa. The Av's are cheap and would love to have ZBad on his entry level deal, and Smith is the type of player they are lacking in their bottom six.
I'm on the fence here. Typically I'm a guy who'd rather the guy(s) we have than someone else but if O'Rielly is all he's cracked up to be he might be worth Zibanejad plus Smith (who while I don't think he's "replaceable" is filling a role that other guys can adequately fill).
Agree this isn't the time for that deal (2 centers for one when we already have Spezza out).
Plus, if the Zibanejad we saw the other night is the real deal I say no way.
AND he seems to be a good fit for Coach MacLean's "Detroit way of doing things"
Shooting a promo for #tradecentre today, apparently people overheard me saying the Sens are making a trade.I can confirm it was only a promo
Wow - that's kinda funny how that blew up.
Plus didn't Smith sign a cap friendly long term 3 or 4 year deal last summer ?
The Colorado bean counters would jump at that trade if Ottawa offered it.
Yup - 4 year extension (past this year where he's making $700k) for less than $2M per year.
I heard there is supposed to be an announcement for realignment by the end of the week. I'm fine with Columbus and Detroit moving to the East. Would Winnipeg move to the West? If the Habs are over looking tonight's game, they are in for a big surprise. Go Sens Go!!!
I think it's likely that a lot of the problems come from the casual "fans".
Most casual fans probably choose to cheer for the hometown team. That would be normal...you can go to games, watch the team on TV and read about them in the news, all without going too far out of your way. Great.
BUT...if you're the type of idiot that loves confrontation, who better to cheer for than one of their most hated rivals?
My impression is that Leafs games (more than Habs games) turn out a much bigger contingent of these idiots who don't really care about the sport of hockey. It's the ignorance and the disrespect that's most annoying.
29. Put a note in last week about the possibility of an Anderson trade, if Bryan Murray wanted to do it. Got a great counter-argumen t from one executive: when Erik Karlsson comes back, Ottawa is in the Stanley Cup conversation next year with Anderson. Do the Senators believe they can win it next year with Bishop or Robin Lehner?
From today's Friedman 30 thoughts.
Yeah - I'm liking Zack's swagger more and more.
I'll show my age - he's reminding my of the young (before the drugs and knee injuries) Derick Sanderson.
This. I agree. I'd feel much more confident in Anderson than I would in Lehner or Bishop. It seems like a similar situation to Boston with Rask and Thomas. Rash was a very strong prospect but had to be patient because Thomas was playing lights out for 2 or 3 seasons. We just need to harness the Lehner!
I was at the game on Saturday and even though there seemed to be many Leaf fans present, the Sens fans managed to drown them out. The Go Leafs Go chants were quickly drowned out by the Go Sens Go chants. When they started to boo Alfie, the cheering Sens fans were louder. The boos were significantly louder for Phaneuf and Kessel. I also noticed that if the Leaf fans started any chants between whistles, the in-house music seemed to go way up in volume.
The only stupid thing I saw was after the game when some drunk Leaf fans swearing at a group of drunk Sens fans. None of them should have been too proud of themselves.
An amazingly BAD deal.
Not a good fit.
Ottawa needs a sniping first line winger to play with Spezza most of all.
7-1 Sens!
jkjk
2-1 Sens?
Habs Media and fans might be treating the Sens like a warmup because they are cocky over the Habs being in first place. Im pretty certain the actual TEAM isnt taking us lightly. Id hope so, but I really dont expect it. They are very aware of the momentum the Sens are carrying into this game (despite the fact that many of our best are MIA).
A win tonight ties us for 1st place. Not too bad considering what we have been rolling with.
I'm not interested in trading for him, but O'Rielly is definitely a decent player. I'd say the hype is justified, but if his rumoured contract demands are true, he's being ridiculous.
Help me Chirpers, you're my only hope.
Thanks guys.
Go Sens GO!!
Also.. Zippy? I hope that was just a typo. I will not let this become his nickname.
Game isn't even 3 minutes old
Nice tempo to start the game. Is it me or the quality of the feed on sportnets is really bad
NHL Gamecenter. $40 for the rest of the season, or you can buy individual games. It's worth every cent, never miss a game.
Needs Flash player... (thanks, though)
Welcome to my world. Gracie O'Malley's right downtown near the CBC is an out-an-out Sens bar. But for tonight you may try Kilgour's at Bloor & Bathurst....but beware: it's a Habs crowd.
If you find anything further west than that let me know!
You don't understand the concept of a good deal but bad timing?
How's this: if Spezza were healthy I would pull the trigger. Because Spezza is injured it doesn't make sense to give up 2 centres in exchange for 1
Regardless, I was just trying to get the point across that 99 percent of people here haven't seen 10 Colorado games in their lives. Can't comment on the guys skill if you're just reading about
Its Turris all over again
trades. Bishop for 2nd not a bad one either.
Does anyone else have problems with Sportsnet audio every
time they broadcast a game?
apparently true. Great goal from DD
I love the slapper. Where's potvin telling us he should have taken a wrist shot??
I step in the door to see 59 Dzuiz blast it by Price, softie but we'll take it.
Loving the posts tonight too!
Looks like the post karma has reversed.
2nd star- Bishop
3rd star- goal posts and crossbar
1) I don't get the bashing of Mike Lundin. Sure, he's not a flashy defenceman like Karlsson, but he gets the job done reasonably well in terms of providing stability on the back end. We don't need him to be anything more than that.
2) Yes, Chris Phillips isn't as fast or as physical as he once was. However, night in and night out, you can usually count on him to put in a pretty solid effort. Last I checked, his plus-minus was relatively close to zero. He plays an important leadership role on this team, and it doesn't hurt that he's scored a couple of goals this year either.
3) We knew Latendresse might not pan out. No surprise there. We have enough depth that we really didn't need him necessarily anyhow.
brushes your back, no goal + penalty. Will the Canadiens be called for a penalty next please? lmao.
Not calling an obvious penalty is as bad as a ghost call in my book and make the refs as much noticeable.
they just said 1 year to the day since he shut them out
He's not winning is one on one at all and looks nervous with the puck.
He also isn't ready for top line minutes...espec ially with a rookie, and a 40 yr old
Refs will get a bag of money after the game
Methot, Karl, Cowen, Gryba/Benoit...
Damn.
OH! LOOK! Turd Ferguson is back
These refs are absolutely rediculous
Was better as the game went. Probably needed to take the rust off.
and I hope he doesn't move him
If montreal win i'm blaming you jake
I've said all along, when this guy is healthy, he has so much potential. Of course, that's WHEN/IF he's healthy.
He literally broke his ankles! Dirty!
And Silfverberg is something special. You actually can't even see his last quick little move/shot. It's so fast the goalies just get into a butterfly position hoping it hits them. Brodeur, Lundqvist, Price....what other elite goalie is next? Are there any left in the east? Ha
Regin had a great comeback game. Condra player of the game and Silf, where did that shot come from?
so what the hell is up with the Refs? They let them go full tilt, no issues then Neil gets that call and Methot's interference was COMPLETE Bullsh!t. It's almost like the Refs were trying to hand Montreal that game. What started even ended up 4 to 1 in power play chances and we had a whole 40 seconds on the man advantage. If you are going to let them go, then let them go and don't F with it!!
It might not be such a bad idea only because Lehner posted a shut out against the Bruins the last time he played them... Other than that, yeah I agree, Bishop may be in net for the next little while.
Although, having Lehner in net versus the Bruins might be an advantage in that the players may not want to run him over (only cuz he'd get back in their face).
Watched on Center Ice with the Habs on TSN feed. Don't know how the second commentator was (Mike Johnson?) but holy crap was he useless, stupid and annoying... well on his way to being the next bob cole
this team is unreal
Well someone will have to move before next year I think, unless they plan to keep Lehner in the A one more year, or move Andy while riding Bishop/Lehner. As much as it hurts to say it or see it happen, it's going to happen. Especially if they can bring in a legit top 6 or move one at the deadline for a 1st rounder in this super deep draft. Is that even enough now? Please Sens, if you do, whoever you ship off please send him to the West.
WOW - 5 in a row.
Smoke and mirrors Folks !
Do NOT look behind that curtain.
Can you give me a source for this story. Gonna show to some leaf fans I know.
I'v noticed that whenever he crosses the blue line, he immediately puts on the breaks, when he sees no passing lane he just throws of a quick shot that either does not hit the net, or gets blocked which in then translates into a turnover against the Senators. He really has to learn to drive towards the net after crossing the blue line.
Right now his offensive play is very one dimensional, hopefully he learns that there are better decisions to make rather than rush, break, and shoot.
Regin, personally had his best game today.
Condra is amazing, I love his playmaking abilities.
Was just laughing at my habs fan buddy. It's funny because they try to come up with excuses but it just so funny because of the roster we put out there.
2 best forwards, 2best defenceman, starting goalie, + others out...argument over!
It's just a habit from the SEL. In the bigger rink Silf would have a lot of room to maneuver once he got past blue line but in the NHL people rush him faster.
Chicago's made it to OT...
Not than I'm complaining. :) I'll take the win
That is all.
How nuts is Chicago!? 16-0-3. I mean common
Best team I've seen in a long time. On paper they're actually not quite as good as the up winning hawks (minus Bufuglien) but they play such amazing hockey. It's just pretty to watch (remind me of the sens back from the Hossa/Havlat days). People should watch if you get a chance
They don't have to play any teams in the east though, maybe they wouldn't be able to hold that record in a normal schedule. Very impressive either way though!
Not as if the Habs didn't play a good game...
End result, Sens win again!
It's success like this, when you win as an under dog that you usher in a new era and breed of fans. Same deal as last year this team just continues to surprise!
Pfffft..
Our goalie situation is like having hotels on the green and blue properties on the last stretch of the monopoly board. Just waiting to cash in...
Whats it going to take for us to get an honest game this year?? Particularly against our Canadian division rivals?
Well Montreal, karma is a bitch... And her name is Ben!
Secondly...I turned to my buddy after the second period and said "shit...Habs are coming on....if we win, Bishop is gonna steal this one".
3rdly - (fast forward to end of game) Bishop....ffn awesome game big guy.
4thy - May I recommend any of you west end dwellers to check out Local Heroes for game nights. 6.50 mini pithers and other great deals each night..great game atmosphere too.
5thly (lastly) - I dont know how they are doing it...but damn its fun to watch.
ps. wheres tooks? (hmph hmph)
That is what is going on right now!!
so, a win is a win. Mtl had 44 shots, only 1 goal to show for it. Sens had 24? - 1 goal to show for it, i'd say the habs need new snipers based on that.
thought the greening-zibane jad line sort of lost its zip 2nd period onwards - may have something to do with the switch from condra to o'brien next to them. greening had quite a first period i thought.
turris definitely had skate issues all night - kept falling which sapped any flow from his line - but still doing all the right things.
Glad to see Regin got over his "chest"
injury (infection), nipple ring don't ya know!
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#Sens sources have confirmed me that negotiations w #CBJ for a deal centered around Bishop&Tyutin were intensifying before Anderson injury,
I sure hope not...I would 100% prefer Bishop, especially with the way that some of our younger D have stepped up
If I remember, Barrasso said "What? You want me to stop the ones going wide too?"
Funny, I said this story yesterday during the game.
I'll never forget... after a loss to the Laffs in the playoffs... ugggghhhhhh.... Anyway, while he was being interviewed live on CBC.
He was being criticized after we were put on the brink, and he comes back with " Well I don't give a shit what anyone says or thinks about my play "
First and only time I heard a player swear on CBC while being interviewed lol.