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Tuesday, 02 October 2012 17:07

Lockout Leaves Some Sens in Limbo

With nearly 100 locked out NHLers now signed on to play overseas, and a significant number participating in AHL training camps, there will be hockey this fall, even if it doesn't take place in the 30 NHL rinks across North America.

And while a significant number of players have been able to make alternate arrangements, there are still a handful of Ottawa Senators that continue to skate here in the city, waiting for an opening overseas or perhaps some good news related to a new collective bargaining agreement.

Colin Greening is a prime example.

Coming off a season where he was able to solidify himself as an NHL regular, Greening is a guy that was penciled in with the big team this season. Greening appeared in all 82 games last season, spending significant time flanking number one centre Jason Spezza, and picking up 37 points along the way.

With guys like Zibanejad, Stone and Silfverberg all pushing for spots in the top six, and all participating in training camp with AHL team in Binghamton, Greening is here in Ottawa trying to keep his game sharp, so he's ready if and when the NHL season does start.

And while there are other guys on the Sens roster in the same position, including Alfredsson, Phillips, Michalek and Anderson- you have to think this is particularly difficult for guys like Greening, O'Brien, Regin and Condra who will have young guys pushing them for roster spots the next couple seasons.

It helps to have a place to skate but any player will tell you, it's impossible to replicate the game experience in a practice. Obviously the options in Europe are limited, but you have to assume that guys like Regin, Greening and Condra will be actively looking for places to play, should this lockout continue to drag on.

  • Now we all know Bill Watters has a tendency to say some pretty strange things but he has really outdone himself this time. The former-Maple Leafs GM and NHL agent suggests that if the lockout continues on into November, Bettman may consider replacement players, as a technique to break the NHLPA. Really can't imagine a scenario where the NHL sees that as a viable option.
  • Time for your daily update on CBA negotiations. The NHL and NHLPA met today and didn't accomplish a darn thing.
  • Meanwhile, the AHL Senators continue their training camp in Binghamton, New York.  Hope to have a full break down from Don Rieber in the next couple of days but in the meantime, keep an eye on AJ Jakubec on Twitter (@AJonSports) as he has been providing some good commentary along the way.  Sounded like a feisty day yesterday, including a tilt between a couple guys pushing for Binghamton roster spots in Darren Kramer and Corey Cowick.  According to comments by Head Coach Luke Richardson, David Dziurzynski has been one of the best players on the ice so far in camp.
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+2 #1 Andrews Theory 2012-10-02 17:13
Any updates on how are big three have looked so far?

Stone, Silfverberg and zbad?

I think I feel most bad for O'Brien. After being a first rounder and finally working himself into the mix, his window is likely fairly small to get paid.

The players that are bubble players get hurt the most by this whereas the stars collect interest on their millions while getting another paycheck oversees. Totally a shame...
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+3 #2 SensChirp 2012-10-02 17:57
@AJonSports
Good day for Jakob Silfverberg. He admitted he's starting to feel more comfortable. Scored a goal and showed flashes of offensive brilliance
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+4 #3 SensChirp 2012-10-02 17:58
Zibanejad has been playing the left wing on a line with Da Costa and Petersson.
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+1 #4 jakester 2012-10-02 19:23
You know what we should stop with the CBA news and just concentrate on the AHL. If Sportsnet or one of the mjor networks could give me 40 baby SENS games I could easily do without the NHL. I understand the owners side - Revenues skyrocketed much faster than they ever imagined and they want back percentages of a bad deal for them. The players gave back last time but in the 7-8 years their salaries have doubled. So stop crying and make the concession - players already. What a bunch of ass wipes. The owners risk their money not the players.
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+2 #5 Sicilian 2012-10-02 21:55
Could the players work with some group to form a new league?
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+4 #6 MethotToMyMadness 2012-10-03 06:18
Bring on the A!!!!!!!
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+2 #7 x N!C x 2012-10-03 08:07
Sounds like Spezza might be in limbo as well. He is 3 games in with the Lakers and has put up no points with a -2 rating...

I know there will be kinks but let's hope others have similar fates and realize they prefer playing in the NHL.
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+2 #8 57gord 2012-10-03 08:38
Quoting Sicilian:
Could the players work with some group to form a new league?


But where would they play?

Owners, like the Sens that don't make much money unless they make the playoffs are not really going to hurt with the lockout. The player's got to get it together and just SIGN!! They are not going to beat the owners and WTF they don't need too. Hope their union fees are not too high 'cause they would be better off without one,IMO.
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0 #9 my2sens 2012-10-03 10:16
Chrip - side note.

In lieu of no hockey and lack of anything exciting, perhaps we could have a day where viewers can post their favourite Sens videos?

Such as Philly brawl? EK65's first goal in Finland? Chara using Mcabe as a rag doll?
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+2 #10 SensChirp 2012-10-03 10:20
Quoting my2sens:
Chrip - side note.

In lieu of no hockey and lack of anything exciting, perhaps we could have a day where viewers can post their favourite Sens videos?

Such as Philly brawl? EK65's first goal in Finland? Chara using Mcabe as a rag doll?

A fine idea! I could post them all in one post. Thanks for the suggestion.
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+1 #11 Kratos83 2012-10-03 10:21
Quoting SensChirp:
Quoting my2sens:
Chrip - side note.

In lieu of no hockey and lack of anything exciting, perhaps we could have a day where viewers can post their favourite Sens videos?

Such as Philly brawl? EK65's first goal in Finland? Chara using Mcabe as a rag doll?

A fine idea! I could post them all in one post. Thanks for the suggestion.


very awesome suggestion...th e Turris goal in game 4 against the Rags has to be there..still get chills watching that one.
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0 #12 my2sens 2012-10-03 10:26
Just thought it would provide us with some hockey to watch, something to talk about, memories to ponder, and some trash talking as I'm sure some will do!

BTW - in case anyone is wondering, I won't be back to post anything until 2 weeks from today, and will only be online for 1 hour - in that hour, I will choose to simply stare at the screen and do nothing...

Learn from best I say!
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+1 #13 Sandy 2012-10-03 11:08
Does anyone know if there is a stream for the B-Sens game tonight?

I believe the Friday game is on the Team 1200...

So anxious to see the new B-Sens...
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+1 #14 Kratos83 2012-10-03 11:19
Quoting Sandy:
Does anyone know if there is a stream for the B-Sens game tonight?

I believe the Friday game is on the Team 1200...

So anxious to see the new B-Sens...


not sure if atdhe.me will carry the stream or not...pretty sure at hockeyboards they might have posts up there with the steams available.
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0 #15 TookieIs100PercentRight 2012-10-04 16:21
I'd be fine with replacement players. I cheer for the Ottawa Senators organization, the players are bascially point and assist totals with stories padded through media and blogs.

If I can get cheap NHL hockey, I'll pay for it...
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