Heading into the final week of the NHL's regular season, the Sens sit in 27th place, two points behind the Islanders but tied with the Panthers in points. Still a lot to be decided at the bottom of the NHL's standings.
| NY Islanders | 79 | 30 | 37 | 12 | 72 | ||||||||||
| Ottawa | 79 | 30 | 39 | 10 | 70 | ||||||||||
| Florida | 79 | 29 | 38 | 12 | 70 | ||||||||||
| Colorado | 78 | 29 | 41 | 8 | 66 | ||||||||||
| Edmonton | 78 | 24 | 43 | 11 | 59 |
The Sens have a pretty tough schedule to close out the season but the teams around them have been so awful it's difficult to imagine them falling any lower than 27th. Here's hoping the Panthers get hot down the stretch.
Wiercioch and Benoit, who both played on Saturday night, were sent back to Binghamton over the weekend. The Sens are expected to recall at least two more players before their game on Tuesday night against the Flyers. Should hear more on that at some point this morning.
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And I know a few of you have asked about Travis Yost and all I can say for now is that we are in a bit of a holding period. I'll leave it to Yost to explain when he gets here, which should be at some point early this week.
So I am thinking of the positives for this season and things look bright for the young Sens.
So now that the playoffs are just around the corner, who is everyone cheering for? I'm hoping for Calgary to squeak in to the playoff's but it doesn't look likely. Out west I'm rooting for Vancouver/Chica go, and in the east I'm just not sure. Maybe Tampa Bay just out of love and respect for Stevie Y.
Who are you guys cheering for and why?
Don't forget Cowen!
Looking forward to next season
Think about it. These last three games can literally be the difference in choosing third, or fifth overall come Summer in the 2011 NHL Draft.
As for playoff choices, I think we can all collectively root for Nashville this year, just so that we can pick up that extra Second Rounder promised if they win their first series. Speaking of that, the Nashville Predators have NEVER won a playoff series in franchise history :S
Oh well, Go Preds Go! Go Mike!
What is it about Spezza and Michalek not being able to 'click'. I know Michalek is technically our best LW, so he should be on the top line with Spezza, but I hope that's not the case next season, would rather see Greening there or even Foligno.
I think I saw you at the Jays game on Sat. Were you wearing an Alfy jersey? I yelled go Sens go from far and got MANY dirty looks from all the Maple Waffle Fans that were there.
Good weekend for the Jays at least....my buddies and I were getting ripped all night...worth it, we were cheering hard for the Sens right till the end!
I just noticed that if things stay the way they are in the West, Nashville plays San Jose. It will be easy to pick a horse in that race! Not only can we pick up that conditional 2nd rounder for Nashville moving on in the playoffs, but Ottawa's favourite ex-senator can put the boots to Public Enemy #1, The Douche.
Sweet!
The Florida Panthers' Remaining Schedule:
@ Washington, @ Tampa, vs. Washington
:S
Just our luck. Let's hope they can pick up some points. I'll be following them SUPER closely.
This is gonna be a long week! Go Panthers!
Definitely agree with you about Michalek, but I really don't like Foligno in that role either. Out of all three of those players, Greening definitely looked the best in his short stint on Spezza's wing, but it doesn't mean they'll have any success next season, or that Greening will even make the team.
It will be interesting to see how everything plays out. Who lines up with Spezza on the RW? Butler? Alfie?
Can't forget that Murray said he's going to pursue one winger to fill one of those holes in the summer.
Skellefteå AIK have made it to the SEL finals versus Färjestads BK. The 7 game series begins tomorrow. Rundblad is tied for 5th in playoff scoring with 8 points in 13 games. He looks to be 1st amongst defensemen.
I don't but would like to do something next year. Maybe even a playoff pool this year?
ya, we could do a draft
I'll be cheering for Vancouver all the way this year, hope team B can come through!
Alex Kovalev - 17GP 2G 3A 5PTS
Chris Kelly - 20GP 0G 2A 2PTS
Mike Fisher - 24GP 4G 6A 10PTS
Erik Condra - 23GP 6G 5A 11PTS
Colin Greening - 22GP 6G 6A 12PTS
Bobby Butler - 33GP 7G 8A 15PTS
I think the new guys are doing pretty good.
I have enjoyed watching this team since the trade deadline. They are playing with a lot of passion & energy & Spezza has been amazing.
All I know is.. we HAVE TO take back our arena from those bloody Leaf fans. I can't believe the downright drunken arrogance these so-called people have for the Sens fans and even the ushers were given a hard time by them. NO more Saturday night games with the Leafs. Keep those fans in Toronto.
It's time... starting next season...TAKE BACK OUR BANK...
Next year looks brighter than this year but I don't think we will have enough to make the playoffs. Only if Anderson can work some magic but even then, we have a lot of youth that will need some time to adjust and gain experience.
I'm rooting for Boston in the east, I think this is their year. Philly gets injured too often and doesn't have a #1 goalie and the Caps will choke yet again.
Ultimately I'd like to see the Flames make it since I grew up in Calgary but it's looking like their time is up as well...
Oh well, at least those damn Leafs didn't make it!!!!
But we also know that usually does not happen. There will be upsets.
Just so Mtl & San Jose are NOT part of the finals... I'm okay with whoever else is..
Hey Chirp,
Can you clear this up for me? I heard the guys over on the Team 1200 say this too. We don't get a 2nd rounder if the Preds win a single playoff series, right? We get a 2nd if they make the conference finals, and we get a 3rd if they get out of the 1st round only.
C-Mac
Where are you getting Chris Kelly with 0 goals?
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/players/2800
look at boston totals.
I couldn't agree more Sandy. There is nothing wrong with cheering for your team in an "enemy building", but Leafs fans take it too a whole other level in SBP. Its ignorant / rude / "been drinking since noon" kind of behavior and its not how fans should act in any arena. It's disgusting to watch.
Well thats definitely a good move, why even bother getting them re-injured is beyond me, the season has been over for awhile, these guys should be on the shelf. This will help in the standings for sure, get back into that top 3!!
I really hope Greening makes the team next year.
Top 2 free agents i'd like to bring here: Laich and Bradley from Washington.
These totals are since the bustup so Kelly has none with Boston.
Do we know if the Sens plan on signing Petersson soon (or is he under contract? I really don't know.)
If he is/does get signed.. is there a chance he could play some of the remaining games.. leaving Greening in Bingo where he is desperately needed.
If he is on the ice with the team.. he must be close to healthy.
Agreed with that. Going into the Leafs game I think they had killed off 76 of 79 PK's. That is amazing considering half of the penalty killers are rookies, Shannon, Spezza or Winchester. I know the Leafs did not score on the PP -- especially on the 5 min. one. So it's an even better stat.
Well like I said, this time it is the tenth person in so who knows!
Good luck!
Haha better go with unique!
*shifts uncomfortably in his chair*
I wouldn't advertise it as such, remember the creepster that said you were looking good? lol
Thanks for playing along!
When the Sens are out, that it for me. Having 'back up' teams to cheer for is fun for some, but defeat the purpose of having a favourite for me.
Never understood the need to cheer on a team when your fav is out... especially cheering for Canadian teams just because they're Canadian (even though the roster could be full of Swedes of Russians etc).
Also, it's because I know fans of all of the Canadian teams (not so much CGY), so if any of MTL, TO (god forbid), Van or EDM won the cup, I'd never hear the end of it. I want Ottawa to be the next Canadian team to win a cup.
I guess I'll cheer for Nashville to get past the first round so we get that conditional pick...
Ewwwww... what if I win and I don't want the date? hahahaha
Guys, I'm pretty sure Chirp is a sexual predator luring unsuspecting Sens fans with free ticket contests!!!
While you're at the game, please try to rattle Spezza so that we can get a good draft pick. If he gets mad, explain to him that it's for the best.
Nope. Contest is closed. Received more than 100 in that time.
*joking, but not really*
Good.
I am assuming you are right. This is in fact the Wiser's suite and reportedly "All you can drink"
To the winner, be very careful Chirp doesn't slip you a little somethin extra
Is Ottawa trying to entice him into a contract?
Chirp, what are your contacts saying?
Good points, be cautious. Be sure to wear extra-tight underwear and a good sturdy belt.
Good move.