A reminder that first skate and all subsequent sessions will be available to the public. It will be a great chance for fans to get a look at this year's team as they get up to speed for the NHL season.
While the full training camp list has not yet been announced by the club, the names of the players coming from the BSens and the Junior ranks were released last night by @SensProspects on Twitter. That list includes Stefan Noesen, Cody Ceci, Jakob Silfverberg, Mike Hoffman, Patrick Wiercioch, Mark Borowiecki, Andre Benoit, Robin Lehner and Ben Bishop.
Both Patrick Wiercioch and Mark Borowiecki scored in a shootout loss last night in Binghamton. Notable absences include Mark Stone and Stephane Da Costa.
Eugene Melnyk is expected to address the media Sunday at 11:00 AM at which point fans can expect full details on the Senators schedule as well as what the organization has planned in the way of promotions.
Last night the club briefly posted a list of dates and opponents for the team's first ten home games. That includes Florida on Jan 21, Pittsburgh on Jan 27, Washington on Jan 29, Montreal on Jan 30, Boston on February 5, Carolina on Feb 7, Winnipeg on Feb 9, Buffalo on Feb 12, New York Islanders on Feb 19 and the New York Rangers on Feb. 21
Full details of the schedule will be released later this morning.
Bob McKenzie is also suggesting it could be an active day on the trade front. We know the Sens are one of the teams that has been sniffing around the trade market. Could be a fun day around here!
GO SENS GO!!!!
Chirp - do we read into that - could they have been held back because they may be traded, or was it just their turn to sit and no doubt they'll be heavily relied in Bingo once Sens training camp starts?
Thanks
numbers game, with regin coming back and already daugavins, smith, condra, O'brien, neil, greening all bottom 6 guys just wouldn't have room. I'm sure the organization wants Stone to continue progressing in the pro game with his speed, while Da costa was injured a bit this year and still needs some work. Short camp why bring them if they wont make the team
Anyone surprised Gryba didn't get an invite?
if Spezza Or Turris goes down, Dacosta comes up..
If one of the top 9 wings goes down then Hoffman, Stone or Zibby gets a call...
I think we'll see each of these guys get in some games over the season as well as Grant.
Not really surprised gryba didn't get one. He has been on the outside since he got to Bingo. Must be something with B Murray or something he doesn't like. My guess is Gryba will want to be moved if he is that low on the depth chart. Will just have to wait and see.
Not a lot of D left in Bingo for their game tonight.
I guess they had to leave someone there.. in way of forwards. Last I saw of Lawson was back in October when he blew a 5-0 lead to lose the game (after the Lehner fight). I certainly hope he is better tonight.
A week away... until puck drop...
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Da Costa is having a nice season now that he is back. But I believe the club wants to see how he performs without super stud silfverberg. He didn't have a great season last year. I agree if Turris or Speezy goes down Da Costa comes up. Kid has great hockey vision
Zibanejad, and 2014 1st would be where I would start. Wont happen, but he'd look good here.
I gotta agree with what i have seen this year down here. I would get it if Boro hadn't been hurt as much or spent as much time in the box to start the year off. Gryba has been a lot more consistant.
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Will get something going before season starts. Just one this year though as I'm already in a couple others. First come, first serve.
Thnx much!
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It would probably take our 2013 1st pick -Stone,Puempel, and one of Regin or Z.Smith. 4pieces you'd have to think for sure.
Might be an interesting afternoon for sure!
That's an awfully big package for one player.
What about; 2013 1st, 2014 2nd, Stone, Zibanejad and Puempel
For
E. Kane and Z. Bogosian
Trade would be epic. Team would be set. Would make B. Murray's career sort of like Anthopolis just pulled for the Jays
him, and his ego is out of control. Not what our room needs.
But he's black and seems like he's got a good punch! That's what our team needs ;)
I know that Evander has worn out his welcome in Winnipeg through some off-ice shenanigans.
So let's welcome him with open arms!
My issue with it is unless their major assets, intra-conferenc e trades will likely be at a minimum.
Winnipeg will be heading to the West soon enough, no way NHL and NHLPA let them travel like this forever
I'm pretty sure they have a lot of those type of guys.
What I've noticed the past few years is Murray likes to make trades for players that just aren't in the best situation anymore in terms of the team they're on. (Turris and Filatov are good ex)
Some times it works out and some times it doesn't but the point is Murray manages to get excellent talent at way under actual value. I think it's a brilliant strategy for a GM. Buy low, sell high
You can add Anderson, Bishop as well as Lat's at this point, but Lat's needs to prove the value. And from a minor league side he did Jessieman a favour and that's paying off.
Dead on
I think what is being portrayed is far from the reality with what the fans actually think of him in Winnipeg
Maybe the media is speaking on knowledge from members of the jets organization, but no way in hell would any team's fan care if a player has a big ego after scoring 30 goals on a crap team
We all looked past Emery's antics when he brought us to the cup final, I'm sure Kane would be no different, show succes and we are happy
I am certain it would start with our next years 1st
2013 1st
2014 2nd
Stone
Zibby
Bishop
E Kane
Bogosian
2013 3rd
2014 4th
Although I am not sure why I am throwing Bogosian in the mix as I don't know if he even wants out/if they would move him.
worried about his attitude.
https://twitter.com/i/#!/EKane9JETS/media/slideshow?url=pic.twitter.com%2FUZ3GYO4K
Ceci. first round pick ..needs a RESET UM??
Boro..Ottawa boy UMM??
Wiercioch...second round pick justified Umm??
Benoit...Assistant coaches daughters husband UMM??
If I were him I'd ask for a trade because they have so low on the depth chart that he'll never see the ice in Ottawa
I believe he also is from Winnipeg... so my bet is any trade with them would have to include Stone... So if you were Murray would you trade Stone?
For E Kane....Lets think about it
YES
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umKg9ksf_o8
Bishop is now worth more than just a 2nd and Stone is def worth more than a 6th. You can't look at it that way
however, bogosian is a more proven player at this point, whereas neither stone nor bishop have played even half a season in the NHL. Stone doesn't even have half a season in the A. My point is that although its close to fair on paper, the risk may be too large for winnipeg to accept, even if both sides could win the deal. If stone turned out a good solid 2nd line scorer, and bishop a sizeable starter, and we get a top defender. Both sides would be better off, but its a large chance to take.
If you were a GM would you want to have the 1st overall
pick this year seeing how Nathan Mackinnon and Seth Jones
are in this years draft or would you want the 1st overall
pick in Connor Mcdavid draft year?
bogosian and 2nd rounder
for
stone, puempel, bishop.
sucks to lose possible good players, but you have to give some to get some
Nathan Mackinnon
or
Connor Mcdavid
both. too bad burkie's gone. coulda traded stone(or any other prospect) for 3 1sts, and actually drafted both with leaf picks. o well.
I don't think you can go wrong with either but I think you know more about what you'd get from Mackinnon where McDavid is still more of a mystery as to what his potential could end up being. (and I mean sky is the limit with his potential) I'd have to say I'd rather have the 1st in 2014 for McDavid.
But we also have to admit that there are quite a few prospects in Binghamton that should play in the top 6 (eventually) in Ottawa.. when there may not be room.
But then going back to last season... doing a quantity for quality trade.
If the Sens trade Bishop.... Lehner stays in Ottawa. Is Lawson good enough to be the main goalie in Binghamton?
This guys speed is absolutely elite and he is a true finisher.
Not only is he a guy that would be perfect under our coach, he is also perfect for our best forward. Spezza plays a very creative style game where he pulls stuff in the ice that pretty much nobody expects.That's why he and Heatley were so dynamic. Heatley was very willing to try stuff out there and actually expected the unexpected from Spezza.
Kane, I believe also has that side to his game. It's a certain cockiness that is very much needed to become an elite player or elite athlete is just about any sport. You see that from when he played with Wellwood in Winnipeg. Wellwood isn't very good but has absolute sick hands and essentially thinks he can pull off anything, similar to our boy Spezza.
Spezza however in the past couple years has learned when and when not to try these things. Plus he's abviously on another level than Wellwood. So I believe Kane could be a consistent 30 goal guy with us and on occasion pot 40 or 50.
It's just a matter of wether he's considered an untouchable in Winnipeg
Well dream all they want... Lehner is going nowhere.
Question is.. what D would the Sens want out of Chicago... Harlmasson (sp)?
trade for or sign.
1.Corey Perry
2.Ryane Clowe
3.Evander Kane
4.Chris Stewart
5.Kyle Okposo
6.Stephen Gionta
7.Bobby Ryan
I would be very happy if Murray decided to trade for
Evander Kane.
I feel hjalmarsson has been a little over inflated after his cup run, and consequent signing with SJ i believe it was? Only to have chicago match and keep him around. I think 1 to 1 is as high as i would go on that route. Instead save bishop for a higher trade later on, or near the deadline, and use our current D in the system for now. But i'm still all for Bogosian trades above
4yrs vs 5yrs
89pts vs 46pts
in an offense first system built by maclean, i prefer the D that gets 2x the points in less time, with much less prolific scorers in front of him. Kovalchuk for a year or 2, vs. toews, kane, sharp, hossa, and on and on. to have only racked up 46 pts with all those players, warrants a bit of a red flag for the offensive system ottawa is embracing.
can you tell i prefer bogosian?lol
yeah, i heard that. its not an ideal trade for right now, but i believe pays bigger dividends over the long run. Make the trade now while he's "available", which of course no one has really confirmed, and battle it out to see what we currently have in the prospect cupboard otherwise. If our season suffers, o well, we suffered through the shortest possible season and we draft someone great to fill our now figured out weaknesses. Then have a more quality roster going into next year, and still have tons of cap space!
see Murray trade for.
1.Niklas Hjalmarsson
2.Zach Bogosian
3.Nick Leddy
3.Michael Stone
4.Kris Russel
5.Joni Pitknen
6.Jason Demers
7.Deryk Engelland
Zach Bogosian is injured.
Sens have defensive D in Cowen, Bo -- but need another one. Methot -- we will see how he does this year.
He can't be defensively worse than Kuba, right? But he will be offensively worse.
Question is -- what D do you put out when you will have Gaborik-Richard s-Nash -- or Crosby's line in Pitts -- or Giroux's line with Philly? I guess it will have to be defense by committee...
Well liked players can be traded, especially if the team is always either on the cusp of making the playoffs, or perennial basement dwellers. Remember our firesale? Fisher and Kelly were well liked players. At the right price, players can be had if it benefits the team long term.
As for protecting against the rangers and crosby's line and giroux's line. I am more worried about a slow moving big D not being able to contain those types of players. I'd rather have a puck moving D that can steal the puck, win the races, and pass it back out of the zone before the elite talents set up in our end.
But i'm a pure offensive Bias. Not saying the big bruisers don't have a place, and can be very effective. But the best defense, is not even having the puck in your end.
True on the last bit.... the best defense is a good offense..
near end of first
Zibanejad playing
Lawson in goal
Stop it dream crusher!
So for me, its not a matter of them wanting to move bogosian, its a matter of, thats what other teams will be inquiring about, and someone they could possibly live without. and if they keep not making the playoffs and not moving up in the standings every year, you have to give something to get something. Bogosian could fill a few roles they want filled. I doubt they are in any way or form, shopping him, however.
And immediately go on injured reserve. We need some one more reliable, otherwise I say let the kids play.
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The Sens will open their practice to the public on Sunday at Scotiabank Place. Doors open at 12:30pm.
That all depends on the signing of the MOU -- which hasn't been completed yet. We will have to keep an eye on twitter tomorrow to see if it changes. I hope not... I plan on being there tomorrow.
2 goals for Gryba - making a statement about not getting an invitation ?
Check it out for a little chuckle...
All on-ice sessions during the Senators upcoming training camp, which will open on Sunday, Jan. 13, at Scotiabank Place, will be open to the general public. The first session is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Jan. 13. Fans can enter Scotiabank Place via the Gate 1 entrance, with doors opening at 12:30 p.m.
Starting on the first day of training camp and running through the Senators’ first game of the regular season on Monday, Jan. 21, all merchandise at all Sens store locations will be 50% off.
For updates on open practices schedules and times for the duration of training camp, fans are asked to visit ottawasenators. com, follow @NHL_Sens on Twitter or check the Senators Facebook page at facebook.com/ot tawasenators.
So I wake up tomorrow... how many trades/signings will I see?
Obviously, you're not actually Eklund. And because of that i think your posts are kind of dumb. And yet, every time you post, I picture the actual Eklund posting these comments on Senschirp and I chuckle. So,, you win?
Why would Eklund (or probably his intern) posting here to generate page hits be so unbelievable ?
I've seen SensChirp posts on other blogs.
Would never happen. 1. Murray didn't want to give Volchenkov that contract, which is why he let him go. Plus, he's injured too.
Also NJ lost their 1st rounder already in the Kovalchuck contract penalty. No way they'll give up their 2nd too in this years deep draft.
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No Sportsnet coverage or just not announced yet?
Ok, getting ahead of myself...gonna be fun. Good to be back.
http://senators.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=649923&navid=DL|OTT|home
50% off merchandise would be nice, but make it for the season and at all times at the sens shop.
I love this kid, its so true!
Ian Mendes is tweeting Sportsnet will fill in all the broadcasting games not taken by CBC and TSN