No changes expected to the forward combinations either. Nikita Filatov will start on the team's top line with Greening and Spezza while Nick Foligno takes a second straight turn as the team's second line centre. Here is how the Sens are expected to line up
Greening-Spezza-Filatov
Michalek-Foligno-Alfredsson
Daugavinsr-Smith-Condra
Konopka-Winchester- Butler
Kuba-Karlsson
Phillips-Gonchar
Cowen-Rundblad
Puck drop is scheduled for just after 8:30 on Sportsnet and TVA. You can follow along on the radio at Team 1200 or keep an eye on the comment section for any streams that may pop up.
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On Bobby Ryan
Plenty of speculation today that Anaheim Ducks winger Bobby Ryan could be available via trade. Spoke with one contact on the Sens potential interest and was quickly told it wouldn't happen. Ducks will have plenty of offers for Ryan if they decide to move him but I really don't think Murray is willing to part with the assets required to make a deal of this magnitude. Ryan's contract is also an issue for the Sens.
On Derrick Brassard
Still an option the Sens are considering as a second line centre. According to Aaron Portzline on Twitter, Brassard will be in the line up for the Jackets tonight in Vancouver and is expected to see an increased role. Should be interesting to see who has scouts in Vancouver tonight. Have been told the Sens will have scouts in attendance.
On All Star Voting
The latest round of All Star Game voting results are in and as expected, the Sens contingent are beginning to feel some heat from other players from around the league. Daniel Alfredsson has slipped into second among forwards, Spezza is third and Michalek has fallen to 5th. Erik Karlsson continues to lead all defenceman in votes. Important that Sens fans continue to vote and vote often. Tell your friends, tell your family, tell strangers on the street to #VoteAlfie and all the rest. You can go here to cast your vote. And don't forget you can vote an additional 30 times via text message and 30 more times from your mobile device.
On Scoreboard
Here is the piece of good news for today. Was given indication today that the plan is to have a new scoreboard in place in time for the NHL All Star Game on January 29th. This has been an on again/off again issue for awhile now but it finally sounds like some progress has been made. Rumour has it the board will be installed towards the end of December.
1)He has the talent to be a good player in this league
2)If he develops into a great player, he could potentially increase the fan base across the bridge; given he's a kid from Hull.
Not sure what the asking price is, but it would be fun to see Murray make a pitch
Looks like a showcase situation tonight for sure.
I wouldn't want Ottawa to give anything more than one of the following Winchester, condra, Carkner or lee plus nothing better than a 2nd.Could end up being worth it. I like Neil and konopka's character so I wouldn't want them gone. And I have been impressed with kaspars. .
They are all horrible right now. Even Lubo before he went down. Hiller is a sieve.
Bobby Ryan is a stud... just not playing like one, none of them are
its sadly true. if I'm Anaheim trading Ryan to Ottawa, I would want one of Spezza, Karlsson, Michalek, Rundblad, or Cowen in return.
Unfortunately, those guys won't get traded anytime soon....
Fortunately, those guys won't get traded anytime soon.
Tough to make trades when the only guys who have any "value" are the one's we're building a team around.
Or, put another way, "If we have that many assets we shouldn't feel desperate to make any trade."
It's like going to the store, and end up craving candy. If you need (or crave) candy, do you go buy the 5 KG of candy at Costco, because it's a good deal? (and later regret it, cause it's too much). Or, do you try and find a smaller deal (say bulk barn), with less quantity and fulfills your craving and you feel better, cause you didn't spend as much overall, and you don't have a year's supply?
just say'in. :)
I think Murray is looking for a bargain for a 2LC, and not someone of Ryan's ilk, or cap space.
KJ
Ryan - Why would we trade a huge chunk of depth for one guy? I thought we learned in 2007 that having one line and a bunch of bottom sixers doesn't win a cup?
Exactly. I'll be pissed if we sell the farm to get Ryan! Not going to happen, despite fans loving the idea of having Ryan.
It's too early to get a guy like Ryan. Wait until he's a UFA (and by then there may be other options too).
No. Filling a gap until Regin is healthy. Though if someone makes us an offer I'm sure Murray will listen. Still not totally sure what to make of Murray's comment "I wish he was that type of player" when asked about Sid calling Foligno dirty.
http://www8.livetv.ru/webplayer2.php?t=scity&c=279&lang=en&eid=95732&lid=14684&ci=2&si=2
not sure of quality but only one I can find as of now
Lets go Sens!!!
heres a stream only oen i can find right now
Hahaha thought I heard that too.
Ladd and Fehr - Spezzafan19 must love the Jets!
thought I saw blood but I hope your right. cant see it being too bad either way
There was definitely blood but it looked like the blade avoided him for the most part.
BTW - anyone counting how many times Greening has saved a goal with his hustle back check?
Man that line has been great so far. MM9 gets the reward but all three have been great.
Has no one heard of NHL Center Ice? $200 for all 82 games in HD. A hell of a lot better than any stream I've ever seen.
haha you read my mind
Agreed. Hard to believe people were suggesting we convert him to forward last year. LOL.
He's made such great strides defensively, and if he continues to work on that aspect of his game, we might have ourselves a Norris trophy candidate for years to come.
all sports as well, its where i get my european soccer fix
Norris - I don't know about that since that typically goes to the shot-blocking ogre type but he won't be a liability that's for sure.
Skill is skill man.
Lidstrom is hardly a shot-blocking ogre type, lmao!!
Come on man dont over hype Karlsson, he's one of the best offensive defemcemen, that is all.
Filly don't do nose jobs!
Agreed on Lidstrom but name another player like him - there aren't any. Certainly Karlsson is no Lidstrom.
Though I would argue that Karlsson is better in his own end than most D. He's just not "defense first" but when he needs to be he can. To clarify by "most" I mean I'd rather have Karlsson out there protecting a lead than "most" (i.e. 75%) other D in the NHL.
You'll disagree since that's what you do, so I'll just leave it at that.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbzS3NKwieo&feature=youtu.be
THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!
And I cant believe how fortunate Kane was on both of those. Some players just get all the luck
Another penalty on a "one-handed" hook? Really??! What the sh!t are these refs smoking tonight!!?
I AGREEEEEE!!!!!. ..
I AGREEEEEE!!!!!. ..
The guy "plays the right way" and is getting better at staying on the right side of the edge.
I remember lot's of people bitching about Smith last year. His game has come a long way.
seems like smith is one of those players who's game is better at the nhl level.
I think the film guys got more material for "don't do this" sessions with the team than from the last four losses combined - but we still escape with points.
It's only a matter of time at this point.
The broken nose could be the best thing to happen to Filatov. What better way to shake the "prissy Russian" image than to strap on a cage and play with a reset nose?