It starts at the top.
Head Coach Paul MacLean has instilled a confidence in this group that has helped them navigate their way through a difficult stretch. What fans see as adversity, he sees as opportunity. Young guys like Wiercioch, Zibanejad, Silfverberg and Gryba are given a chance to show they can play at this level. Regardless of age or perceived role, MacLean’s philosophy of the best players play keeps this team motivated and pulling in the same direction. His calm and relaxed demeanour behind the bench is reflected in his players. In situations where most teams would tighten up (down a couple goals early, up a goal late), this team sticks to the game plan.
And for that, Paul MacLean deserves a ton of credit and at this point in the season, serious consideration for Coach of the Year.
On the ice, the Senators have relied on their core group of veterans to help the team stay competitive despite the ridiculous run of injuries. You’ll often hear MacLean refer to the strong leadership group this team has and that includes Chris Neil, Chris Phillips, Marc Methot, Sergei Gonchar and the Captain, Daniel Alfredsson.
There are few players on this roster as consistent as Chris Neil. Every single night you know you’re going to get his absolute best. While he’s fought less this season, his physical play is a factor every night and he’s never afraid to defend a teammate.
Chris Phillips, who in my opinion draws some unfair criticism from fans sometimes, continues to be a reliable and calming presence on the back end. At this point in his career he’s more of a third pairing guy, but with injuries to Cowen and Karlsson, he’s played a bigger role than anticipated , logging 20:04 a game and even pitching in offensively, registering 8 points through 27 games.
Marc Methot, acquired in an off season robbery er I mean trade by Bryan Murray this off season, is another veteran presence that has stepped up through the injuries. Methot is as steady as they come defensively and is regularly deployed against the other team’s best players.
At 38 years of age, Sergei Gonchar continues to be a critical piece on the Senators blueline. Logging more than 24 minutes a night, and playing in all situations, Gonchar is playing way more than expected thanks to the injuries on the blueline. He’s another guy that draws some unfair criticism but he has played a huge role on the team this year. 13 points through 27 games and a key “puck mover” in MacLean’s system.
And of course, Alfie. At 40 years old, Daniel Alfredsson continues to be this team’s undisputed leader, both on and off the ice. Still hovering around the 20 minutes per game mark, and often surpassing that in close games, there are times this year when Alfredsson looks like he could play 3 or 4 more seasons. Scoring big goals, sticking up for his teammates, and playing with the enthusiasm of rookie.
Aside from ridiculously good goaltending, the strength of this group really is their team first mentality, with someone different stepping up every night. With that said, it’s important to acknowledge the vital role the leadership group as played in keeping the Sens in the mix through the first half of the season.
The Sens practiced this afternoon before heading out to Buffalo. MacLean confirmed that Ben Bishop will get the start for Ottawa. Craig Anderson is still recovering but has yet to do any actual goalie work. Milan Michalek will not play this weekend.
A reminder that tomorrow’s game in Buffalo is a 3:00 PM start.
Yeah I'm in the same boat, I'm happy he's been able to continue his strong performances without Karlsson. His strong defensive presence is dearly needed.
Yeah and imagine if we get any FA's, most noteably Perry...Or even in a trade this year like Glencross or Matthias.
Michalek Spazza Perry
Glencross Turris Alfie
Silf Smith Zibanejad
Kassian JOB Neil
Condra Greening
Methot Karlsson
Cowen Wiercioh
Phillips Gryba
Ceci Benoit
Andy
Lehner
If you took Wiercioch (who is just one of many guys playing above expectations) and put him on the top pairing of a completely healthy team, he might crack since if he makes a mistake he'd get bumped down.
But with this team and the situation we're in, MacLean can basically tell these kids that if they screw up they're probably just going to get sent back out there. A very different situation than some other rookies getting "rushed".
I also liked the observation from Alfie that it's often the Calder Cup core that is "leading" in a way since they are all familiar with each other and have a bit of swagger remaining from that run together.
Wondering what people think is the best plan for goalies going forward? Some great debate on the TEAM1200 yesterday.
Do you trade Anderson (most value) and go with Lehner/Bishop next year?
Do you trade Bishop and go with Anderson/Lehner next year (probably the best tandem option)?
Do you trade Lehner (most upside - maybe) and then go with Andy/Bishop?
My take: next year (particularly if we add a legit top 3 winger) we have to consider ourselves cup contenders. If you trade Anderson you're taking a HUGE gamble on Lehner.
Yorkie (I think) was also suggesting that all the games Lehner is getting lately is to try and evaluate if he can take over next year and if Anderson can be moved this year/summer.
The only thing I think is 100% guaranteed is that you can't go Andy/Bishop next year with Lehner in Bingo again.
http://senators.nhl.com/club/blogpost.htm?id=15330
I expect one to happen close to the deadline, with Spezza' setback and Andy's unclear return. We need more scoring.
But only one that will work with the rebuild.
I would have completely agreed 2 days ago (and even now am still 95% with you). But what if Anderson could get you a legit winger to play with Spezza for years to come? I still think I'd want Anderson as my goalie since I think he's the best right now and will be the best next year for sure (after which Lehner might pass him).
But I do agree with the idea that Anderson gets a much bigger return than either of the other guys.
Of course, no goalies are moving anywhere so who knows what kind of return you could even get for Andy.
I think Bishop is the odd man out, he's an RFA and if somebody offer's anything for him the Sens will probably take it.
Leaving Andy and Lehner for 1-2. Would be awesome to trade Andy and get something ridiculous in return but Lehner is not rdy to be the #1. Neither is Bishop.
I have to agree with Justsaying, the Sens have made it clear that Lehner is the goalie of the future and that future is very near. You can tell he's nearly there...
Trading away Anderson would get us a pretty good return, a top line goalscorer if nothning else. So while its nice to have Andy now, we are not going to win a Cup with Andy in nets.
If we get a top line winger for Andy its only to prepare for a Cup run with Lehner in the near future.
Gord Miller was talking about something Daniel Alfredsson said about the locker room leadership
He said its often the young guys trying to fit in and blend into the room
Alfie mentioned that this year is totally different. Due to the Bingo connection and the Calder Cup run, he stated that its the vets that are looking to the youngsters for direction. The room is so young and upbeat, that the vets are the ones trying to blend in
Miller then stated that Alfie enjoyed this and says it makes it so much easier to get through the injuries because of how synergized this team is from top to bottom and that its really fun to be a part of
Based on how he played to start this year I disagree. If we somehow sign Perry in the off season we're a cup contender with Anderson in goal. More of a long shot if Andy's already gone.
Well yeah thats IF we get Perry. And keep Andy and Lehner...Bishop odd man out.
Were not going to win on Andy's shoulders, we couldnt do it last year, we need that scoring winger.
Anderson may very well be the best goaltender this organisation has ever had...
That is a pretty arrogant thing to say considering that NOT one goal that was scored on him this year or in the playoffs last year was soft.
I consider him to be the best goalie in the leagure this year... and if anyone is hard on Goalies... it's me
Add to this that if Anderson comes back and plays at least 10-15 out of the final 23 games he would still have enough GP to qualify for the vezina vs the other goalies in the league
Not saying he's not great, but we dont have enough up front to go deep into the playoffs. We couldnt score last year in the playoffs hell we cant score in the playoffs for years now, except in 2007 where ironically we had a top line winger...
Andy is great and all but you need to score to win, we cant win 20+ game on Andy's back 2-1 or 1-0 or 3-2 OT's.
Not that we'd have no chance with only one option, but Andy doing it "alone" or Lehner being the #1 are both challenges. (Though wouldn't put it past Lehner to prove me wrong - kid has swagger!)
Thats why I said near future with Lehner in net and Perry on the wing. Thats why you trade Andy to make your team better with shot down the road.
Here is the best scenario IMO, keep Anderson until Lehner is able to take his job which could be one or two yrs away still. When that day comes doesn't it make the most sense to keep a veteran backup like Anderson around to mentor Lehner & to fill in when he has slumps as all goalies do?
While Anderson would get you more in a trade he also gives you more in net & that is an advantage for Ottawa. Bishop's value has increased & IMO he is worth a late first or early 2nd. I could see Murray using Bishop at the draft to move up to get Monahan. Ottawa's first plus Bishop for Monahan, not bad.
Agreed, but if you (totally hypothetically folks - don't analyze to death) you could trade Anderson + picks for Perry with an extension, you're basically making the decision that the "cup run" is not next year but the years following. (Again, Lehner could surprise.)
But then the next question is: What about Alfie? If Alfie plays 2013-14 only, then does that tip the scales somehow? Or are you looking to add yet another top 6 guy before the 14-15 season?
No way is Anderson a backup unless Lehner takes 4 more years to be #1.
I think if you trade Bishop soon, then once Lehner is 100% ready to be #1 you trade Anderson and then find a backup (or a backup is included in the Anderson trade etc). Lehner strikes me as a guy who'd want to play 65 games a season so finding suitable backup is not going to be as hard as that top 3 winger etc.
It looks like bishop is the odd man out and I think we can get a decent return if he keeps winning games
Bishop seems the most likely guy to move unless someone offers an overpayment for someone else.
So if that's the case - do you try to move Bishop before the deadline (assuming Andy is healthy by then)? Or do you wait until the draft? Over the summer?
When do you think we'd get the most value?
I can't see getting blown away before the deadline unless he wins his next 5 starts.
I think they need to keep Anderson/Lehner and move out Bishop. We finally have a goalie who's playing great and that proved he can turn it up in the playoffs so hope he's not traded. Anderson will also be a great teacher for Lehner like Gonchar/Karl.
It could happen as early as next year and I think Alfie has a huge say in what we go after.
IF we can get Perry next year and we still have Andy, I think we go for it. (For Alfie). (this involves trading quantity for quality)
IF we CANT get Perry and we have Andy, we might see Andy go at the deadline for a proven top line winger and build a better team for Lehner to backstop and Cup run down the road.
I dont necessarily disagree with you but why do you think Lehner is not ready to be #1?
Follow the leader:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95gP3m-uBHA
Tookie's account has clearly been hacked since I agree with this.
Do the sens supply him directly with informations at press conferences or in person?
Does he have a real job? He tweets about every 5 minutes all day long.
Is he respected in the NHL community?
Has he ever played hockey? What level?
Coached? What level?
Would be interesting to find out.
Well for one his rebound control needs much work, he's also playing small right now and that needs to be fixed. The Pacioretty goal was ALL on Lehner, his heels were almost on the goaline, he's playing to back into his net, making him look small. thats a confidence thing also.
But you can tell he is almost rdy, I give him another year of back up duty and if by 2014-15 Andy still has much value, trade him for top winger and give the #1 to Lehner, he should be rdy to go.
IF we have a top winger, it dont change much tho, we keep Andy for a run or two, then in 2014, trade Andy to get even better.
As much as people want to thumb down Tookie, he's 100% right. Everyone has agreed that we only made it to game 7 because of Anderson in net, and even then it wasn't enough. As much as I love Anderson, this team has 3 top notch goalies and not enough true scoring wingers, it's simple math. I don't want to trade a goalie, Anderson or whoever, but Anderson is the guy who would give us the best return if we had to do it.
Yup, watch some footage of Lehner in the A, he plays further out in his crease, which shows confidence. In the NHL he's doing the opposite. He'll get there, just a matter of time.
I don't know about the rest of you, but I've agreed with Tookie (for the most part) on many of his posts. He's critical in his reviews and thoughts, he's not sugar coating it. I like to think I have the same view. I understand most fans come here and don't want to hear that all the time, but that's just how he is, and it's refreshing to read.
Especially on the shoot-outs, he really backs in and looks like he's guessing.
Hopefully, you're right that it's just a confidence thing...
Did the Bruins not win a Cup with Thomas? Did the Canucks also not make it to the SCF and back to back president trophies with Luongo knowing that Schneider was waiting...
Has anyone noticed the slow creep up the points ladder that Suter has done in Min? He's now 2nd in scoring by a D, with 21 points. Sure Letang is owning it with 27. Where did Suter get all those Assists? And Subban, well I guess Montreal as a whole has been on a tear, so no real surprise. I just didn't expect Suter to be at that level, without Weber. I guess that'll silence the critics about his point production.
On another topic, what's the progress on Cowen's injury? I know they said out for the year, but any chance he could be a go if we make the playoffs?
And finally, gotta love Lehner's comment at the end of the Mtl-Ott game. "Fed up with the 1pt game - guys deserved better - other team dressed up their average deeks, etc" Man he's competitive. Whoever compared his competitiveness to Patrick Roy, God I hope they're right...
Did anyone say Trade Andy? No, they said if Ottawa was going to make a trade, and if Ottawa was looking for the best player possible. The only 1 of our 3 who would help us get that player, would be Andy. Slow yourself.
Has anyone noticed the slow creep up the points ladder that Suter has done in Min? He's now 2nd in scoring by a D, with 21 points. quote]
Probably a case of getting used to his new environment.. I don't think anyone doubted his contribution.
Funny stuff
Nice to see the Canadian boys pronouncing the last letter in the alphabet correctly.
The American boys - not so much.
Boo Hoo - start your own blog.
In general yes - but when Tookie is trying to be obtuse (like today) I can never flat out agree with any of his posts (though the underlying logic is usually valid).
I guess the better way for me to have replied would have been that his post was uncharacteristi cally non-inflammator y.
Dont know too much about him but he seems like a nice guy, he used to write the oilers columns when he switched to ottawa with another guy. Hes a passionate guy when it comes to journalism and hockey although he writes a little too much about stats and zone entries and exits.
I really like that third line. Unlikely we don't need to push either Silf or Zibby into the top 6, but if we don't, playing them with Smith would be good.
One thing I noticed is that this year Zibby seems to be playing well on the line with Neil. Like many have said, it might be related to the comfort of knowing he's got a tough guy watching his back. With Smith, the two young 'uns would have that, plus they'd have a defensively responsible center. The only concern then, would be whether this is the line you'd want to use to shut down other teams best players???
Still, would be interesting to see.
1. Michalek's value is probably really low at the moment (knees)
2. We need to ADD scoring, swapping michalek for another scorer won't do too much and he will have to have chemistry with spezza. I love Michalek when he's healthy, and I think he's a key part for now. We need to add someone on spezza's other wing instead of trading michalek
The Sens have never had a goalie in that position and playing like Andy did and will do.
To even consider that in trade discussions just blows my mind. Why would you even want to trade that.. for a better return? That's it? Just a return regardless to what it does to the Sens goaltending?
Bishop & Lehner have been doing a good job.. but at this point in time to get to the SCF in the next year or two you will need Anderson.
Try to get that scorer by UFA this summer. Or wait until Zibby or Silfverberg takes over that position.
Lehner goes to Bingo when Andy comes back and carries them to the Calder Cup again.
Sens have about 21 games left.. Andy will play 15 or 16 of those.. Bishop the rest.
Bishop rights are traded at the draft to move up.
Unfortunately there just isn't a good market currently. If LA can't move Bernier for a decent return, the return on Bishop is currently a) no existent or b) nowhere near what they need for him
Saw the comments about Suter above, when you look at the forwards he has to play with it was only a matter of time. Playing in Nashville he was definitely buried in Webbers shadow a bit.
THIS !
And last time I looked no team was even looking at Luongo either.
I suspect that Bishop will be traded as part of a package this summer.
Reading his write ups are great. He does a lot of stats and math work which you really got to read to understand
Reading his daily blogs, and then coming here to read chirps blogs is one of my daily routines.
They both offer different things. Chirp, has the more local side with i'm sure some ties to the sens and makes for a good read. And, Yosts, offers more stats and more in depth write ups but I don't think he has a "in" with the Sens.
I believe Yost and Chirp, were going to team up at one point, so, I know they appreciated each others work.
Luongo is a better goalie than Bishop will probably be. But that contract is hard to move. Bishop will be a good backup for some team.. and not expensive.
There's always trades. Couple in the fact that teams need to she'd salary heading into next season, I'd say there's actually a good chance we see some big names move.
Maybe that's just wishful thinking. Trade deadline day is one of my favorite days of the year (at least when my plan works and I get to watch tv all day long...)
No debate there but Bernier is a thoroughbred thats ready to be a very solid starter and consensus seems to be that he won't be moved till summer.
In theory, we have until next fall to trade Bishop I suppose.
Jacques Martin 9 year run. Coach MacLean just has that look and feel about him that win or lose the players will no matter what want to play for him.
I can seriously picture him standing at center ice raising the cup with a huge smile behind that stash of his.
I do agree with this... but realistically, it will probably not happen.
He's in a Canadian market for one, so the media and fan pressure is pretty intense... and the fact thats coaches are long-term solutions only if they are proven early (like how Byslma and Babcock won the Cup early)...
But even then, owners, and fans, want championships often. It's unfortunate that coaches are on such short leashes.
But seeing as how Trotz, Ruff, and Vigneault have been with their clubs for quite some time, I hope PM stays with us until the end (at least brings us a Cup or two).
In my ideal world:
Alfie, should he retire without a Cup, becomes an assistant coach with the Sens. With his help, Alfie, Karl, Spezza, PM, and Murray get the Sens a Cup finally.
Make it 35 goals in 50 games, he was a goal per game pace before getting injured.
Can't wait to see him jump to the pros.
We no longer have any 'cancers' in the locker room and we still have the strong leadership core. Also we don't have any slackers or whiners on the team which is credit to Murray and Maclean who seems to get the most out of his players.
All this while getting results and having a deeper roster (both NHL and bsens) than ever before. Have to give credit to Murray and Maclean for our success
Alfie will take a simular road Luke Richardson did. Alfie is big on his family and I think he wants to stay in Ottawa for a few years to be with them and watch his kids grow up. I think he will be a team advisor until he is ready to be more involved with the team. I dont think he will have interest in traveling with the team and leaving his family at home right when he is done.
EEEEEEEEYORE !
Wow dont know about you but that makes our boys look pretty stupid, too many shots to he head maybe? apart from DD, everything is pretty simple.
WOW! The fact that you just made this comment shows how ignorant and stupid you are, lol. These PLAYERS live,eat,sleep and breathe HOCKEY that's why they are in the NHL and you are sitting on your stupid ass, making stupid ass comments about how stupid you think they are. It's as if you think they're sitting on their ass all day reading sports blogs which would include READING PLAYERS NAMES. But no, anyone with a FUCKING BRAIN would realize that most of these PEOPLE sacrifice everything to achieve their dream of making the NHL. Therefore if you think that is stupid why don't you go ahead and say that to Zack Smith's face...
Most people who comment on this site spell cowen ... " cowan " if you werent to read those names other and over they would be pretty tough to spell
Game day 5 hours till puck drop.
Go Sens Go
I think it would be great for the game, the fans, and that organization if the Jets made the playoffs this year.
I'd imagine a first-round series between the Jets and Sens would be pretty interesting to watch!
If not, will Game Day Post be posted soon ?
Mostly want to see the Leafs lose a spot in the standings and Jets to overtake them tonight.
I would much rather see the Jets make playoffs than the Leafs, or any other team for that matter.
you're playing right in to his hand. He's trolling to get these responses. He's that awesome. Just ignore these useless posts and keep the rest of our suffering to a minimum.
I LOVE how finally the Ottawa Senators are getting the recognition THEY DESERVE!
Now if we can only get some respect from the motherf^*#$&% refs.
With gonchar coming off the books, the sens can probably make a very good push for perry should be become a UFA this July
I'd rather see:
Michale/Silf-Spezza-Perry
Michalek/Silf/Turris-Alfie
Condra-Zibanejad-UFA/OB1
Greening-Smith-Neil
(cont)
when hes not facing top defense pairings.
But hey, im just an armchair GM. I dream, btu they most often never come true haha. I don't think we get perry.
MM- spezza - perry/silf
Silf/lats- turris. Alfie
Zibby. Smith. Greening
Condra. JOB. Neil
Methot- karlsson
Cowen Weircioch
Phillips. Gryba/boro
Chirp:
Anything at all to him saying BM might be, or is interested in Jagr?
What a mentor he would be for the forwards!!!
Don't mean to be a contrarian, but anyone who has played hockey, or even has a basic working knowledge knows that Methot was a beast from day one, regardless of who he was paired with. He's steady, a rock, a stalwart. Big. Strong etc.
Karlsson doesn't make you better at taking guys into the boards or breaking up a 2 on 1.
Karlsson actually benefits more from the steady defensive strength of Methot than Methot benefits from EK's offensive brilliance.
I would beg to differ, and simply state that it's a 2 way street, all the way around for both Karlsson and Methot !
Yup - in his next post Tookie will mock the Ottawa players' clothing and haircuts.
From what I have heard and it's pretty surprising if you ask me, there have been some precursory talks exploring the a three way deal that would see Saint Anderson move to Edmonton, Bobby Ryan come back to the Sens and the piece(s) that would go to Anaheim from Edmonton are unclear at this point.
I would prefer a sign and trade for Perry or to gun for him in the off season. I agree that Anderson's value is at an all time high but he is at a different level than anyone else should we make a legit run next year.
Interesting!
I hate to defend Tookie, but as a teammate you should see some names enough to know how to spell them...
Here. Put it in your favourites.
http://88.80.11.29/
I bet there are people in your "office" who's name you can't spell. And if you can, it's likely only because you send them emails so need to know how to spell them.
If you work in a job where you never need to write the names down, you probably don't spend the time to really learn how to spell them. It's not like they don't know the guys' names. Just weird spellings is all...
Although, Jacob pronunciation of Z's and J's left a little to be desired :)
Really? That's incredible. Kid's been gone for like almost a month and he's still ranked top 3. Feels good to have a player that 29 other teams would absolute kill to acquire. Feels even better that their chances are slim and none lol.
Greening - Turris - Silfverberg
Latendresse - Smith - Alfredsson
Regin - Zibanejad - Neil
Kassian - O'Brien - Condra
Methot - Gonchar
Phillips - Gryba
Benoit - Wiercioch
Bishp
Lehner
GO SENS GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!
Lots of fine ladies in Montreal Chirp, don't come back with whiplash!
PS- If anyone has 100 section seats they can't make it to for the Tampa Bay game... I'll take them off your hands free of charge ;). My daughter just turned 9 months today and I think it's time her first game lol!!!
Wow, the names are on the backs of their jerseys for christ's sake. It's like wearing a goddamn name tag. You hopefully see it 82 games a year, and on their locker plate at home games. Stop making excuses for them, it makes them look like dummies. A lot are a smart though, I'm not saying anything bad.
White balance on camera near Sens net is quite orange. Makes for strange camera changes.
i think now the anderson return clock is going to start inching towards ticking.
The more I see this Wiercoch play, the more obvious its becoming that Gonchar's time in Ottawa is coming to an end. He's obviously ready and making a big statement that he should stay...
Yeah, you hope that Andy doing a TV promo is the Sens way of telling us that he'll be in the net.
Ya I think weircioch will replace gonchar next year as has been great. Good shot, excellent passing and great hockey IQ. Makes you forgot about rundblad
Couple games at 2C got his confidence back, less pressure on his shoulders.
Suck it Nash!
I'll make a hockey fan out of him yet!
Oh yeah...Sweet goal Turris!
That scenario with the Anderson trade must have come from Shawn Simpson. He was for trading Lehner last summer.
Lovin PMac's decisions on the fly!
Every point we get is a point towards the playoffs...
Now all we need to make the day more perfect is a Leaf loss
Leaf loss and a Georges st pierre victory! great day for canada!
da woist lead in hawkey
Andrei Sustr
6'8
From Czech republic
smooth skating dman
22 years old
finishes his college career this year.
Wears #3 as well.
Reminds me too much of young Chara, weather he has the work ethic or dedication of Chara is too early to tell.
The toolbox is there though. I hope OTT goes hard for him.
i hope we really look into him. I was looking at chara's rookie card and he was drafted at 6'8 231lbs and now 6'9 ~260lbs although chara was only 20 and sustr is now 22, 6'8 220lbs. if he can fill up to atleast 240lbs, and his play stays as it seems from those highlgihts, he can be a true force.
Just a tad lobsided.
I think we could see a couple brawls against Philly and Toronto in the near future.
Send out a line of Smith Neil Kassian to put these teams on notice!
Great win today
sounds like you already have
Lots of teams want this guy.
Will Bryan Murray's attempt to snag him include
"join us Andrei and you'll get to play on the same team as King Karlsson every game" ?
Me LIKES that kind of cronyism.
That a boy!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/891806_10151492377577332_2082246986_o.jpg
Will we win today? YES !Go Sens Go!!
I dont think we will get any college guys as we are at 50 contracts with Noesen, Puempel and Ceci on Entry Level slides so we have 53 players signed right now, we need to move some bodies before we can sign anybody else at this point
Better ice it than lose it!
Ottawa has been linked to this guy along with a couple other teams as the front runners. Apparently he is in fact our college target and ya gotta think he likes his chances of playing in Ottawa as early as this spring!
Im thinking a missing man report needs to be made if we dont hear from chirp by say...noon today!
Chirp's been in Montreal for the weekend for St. Patty's. Been updating his twitter all the way. Hopefully we can get some sort of update on here soon, but this should show you how great this website really is. Even though the admin hasn't been here for a few days, the sens talk has never stopped!
Go Sens Go!
and Coach MacLean to give details of the lineup at about 2:30 PM .
To me , it will probably be the same lineup as last game vs the Sabres.
Might see a change in Defense Pairings.
WHAT IS THIS TWITTER?
Not that it'll matter with realignment next year, but winning a division should only mean guaranteed home ice advantage in round 1 (ie, a top four placement).
It's a faint chirpping sound uttered when SC is excited. It's actually how chirp got the nickname...