The Binghamton Senators definitely started to show signs of life late in Game 3 and will be looking to carry over some of that energy into tonight's contest. Roman Wick, who was hurt late in Game 3, will not be in the line up for this one. David Dziurzyinski takes his spot in the line up.
What makes the result of tonight's game even more significant is the fact that the SensChirp/RSU road trip is set to roll out tomorrow. I certainly like the idea of heading down there with the series tied at 2-2 a lot better than the prospect of watching a potential elimination game for the BSens.
Here's hoping the Sens can get that potent offence rolling tonight.
- Nothing new to report on the Sens search for a head coach. As I suggested a couple days back, the interview process has in fact already wrapped up. Some have suggested that they would wait until the end of the Calder Cup Finals to speak with Kleinendorst but I'm not sure that is the case. The team will have a coach in place before the Entry Draft.
- Don Brennan has added the name of Gerard Gallant to list of candidates interviewed.
- The list of candidates (which I believe is now complete) includes MacTavish, Maclean, Muller, Gallant, Cameron, Kleinendorst and Boughner.
For those of you that signed up for the road trip, stay tuned for further details on the trip. We have sent out an email to everyone at that includes some important details about the BingoBus. If you have any questions feel free to email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
See you tomorrow afternoon!
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Canada's Sports Leader:
Interesting that Panthers GM Dale Tallon left before Landeskog tested."
If four other GMs also left before he tested I'd be very excited right now.
"TSNBobMcKenzie :
There is always one kid at the Combine who looks like a man amongst boys and this year it's Kitchener captain Landeskog."
"Canada's Sports Leader:
The praise for Landeskog keeps coming. I don't see him falling far at all."
Man I want this kid
You're right - He'll fall to #6 where he belongs!"
"Canada's Sports Leader:
Don't see him outside of the top 5 "
Looks like BM may have to move up to get this guy
My prediction is he will make the jump to the NHL next season and make the biggest impact of all the newly drafted players that also make the jump
RYAN NUGENT-HOPKINS
ADAM LARSSON
JONATHAN HUBERDEAU
GABRIEL LANDESKOG
Surprising that Couturier might be the odd man out there...
"Canada's Sports Leader:
A lot of people wanting Landeskog to land with the Senators. Unless they trade up, I just don't see it happening. "
Yeah whoever is doing the blogging must be "WTF is up with the annoying Sens fans today?" I'm OTTAWA2112 on there.
http://watch.tsn.ca/clip478826#clip478826
Moving up 3 spots by using the 6th overall + maybe a 2nd or 3rd.... then try also to get Gudbranson from them.
He won't sign in Florida... so they either have to trade him or let him re-enter the draft when the signing period has expired.
Package Weircoch + whatever else it would take (within reason) to get him.
What about Couturier?
Don't think so
Reasoning??
If he indeed falls at 6th, I don't see why Murray would not draft him.
I like Strome, but even more I like Zibenejad.
Anyone know if a drafted player can "quit" an active contract that they have overseas? MZ is signed until 2013...
I think one more season in the SEL, and whoever drafts him is going to be thoroughly pleased. My darkhorse of the draft!
I'm no expert... but why?
To move into the top 3 -- you are going to have to give them something else.
To get Gudbranson who was the 3rd overall pick last year... you have to give something as well.
Of course Calgary got almost nothing for Erixon but Gudbranson was a higher draft pick that him.
It was just a thought..
And Florida is not trading their best prospect (who wants to play there btw)
Let's Go Bingo!
:)
Sorry maybe I am misunderstandin g but is this what you are proposing?:
To OTT:
3rd Overall Pick
Erik Gudbranson
To FLA:
6th Overall Pick
Patrick Weircoch
2nd round pick
That would be an amazing trade. I just don't think Dave Tallon is dumb enough to do it.
Gudbranson is more comparable to Cowan, not saying I would trade Cowan, but if I were Dave Tallon, that would be the guy I'd be asking for.
But hey, crazier things have happened.
but he didnt lead that league in points per game or goals per game
what this shows me is that yes, he's NHL ready, but no, he doesnt have a high ceiling.
Ottawa doesnt need NHL ready cause guess what, our entire team isnt' NHL ready.
we need someone who will be really good in 2-3 years. landeskog might ceiling at 2nd line winger and everybody (except the professional scouts) are jumping his bone.
when your boner for Huberdeau goes away I'll respect what you think of Landeskog.
Right now they are all just prospects and names.
Almost nothing for Erixon? If he reentered the draft, they would've gotten a 53rd overall supplemental pick (next year), instead they gave up a 5th rounder for a guy drafted in the 5th round and got TWO 2nds this year. Yeah what a terrible deal...
Oh and Florida has another year to sign Gudbranson before he reenters the draft, and most of those rumours are just that, rumours...
Not according to 'rumours' on several fronts yesterday..
Hope he's ok.
Pass: hfsens
This is how I thought it would go:
To Ottawa
3rd overall
To Florida
6th overall
2nd round pick from Chicago.. not sure is it around 48th?
Separate deal:
To Ottawa
Eric Gudbranson
To Florida
Patrick Weircoch
Then I don't know what else they would send.. but it would have to probably involve a roster player and another pick.
Would you send the Sens 2nd round pick @ 36 or try another prospect from Binghamton... like Daugavins? Potulny?
If you look at what Calgary got for Erixon.. it was two picks + a prospect.
Huge goal after being demoted to the 4th line!
Yah, I thought that was weird to hear his name on the 4th line. Shows how well the rest of the bingo forwards have been playing.
Our farm team has a lot of offensive depth to be able to comfortably demote a recent 3 year signing to the NHL player to the 4th line.
yup
I read on two different sites yesterday.. but I can't remember where and now can't locate.
But yes rumours are rumours... but he would not come to terms last year.... so we shall see.
GO BSENS GO!!
2-0 now.
Bingo Sens in 6...Houston doesn't have the capacity to recover from this.
Can't wait to get on the road! Should be a great crew heading down tomorrow.
Thanks for the stream Cap.
Tonight's road trippers are a bus of sens season ticket holders. I wanted to go but could not get free. Great game so far.
Odd decision. Hopefully our group can be louder tomorrow night!
No problem.
GO BSENS GO!!
I know you will!
I was thinking of going myself. Problem is I'm also going tomorrow. I could not do 2 trips back to back like that. I'm not a spring chicken any more.
Another way to do it was to go down with one (tonight) and come back with the RSU one tomorrow. Stay the night.. but logistics did not work.
Would miss the fun on the bus going down tomorrow anyway..
HELL NO. Couturier coasted this year, didnt work on his skating and im not sold on his skills translating offensively at the nhl. Huberdeau also could be flash in the pan.
LANDESKOG or STROME. Skill and heart. PERIOD.
WOOOOO!
"YOU CAN'T HACK IT! *CLAP CLAP CLAP-CLAP-CLAP*"
That's a great cheer! lol
GO BSENS GO!!
Anybody know if it was a sellout?
Actually they gave up the 5th lol:P Erixon+5th for 2 2nds and prospect.
Yeah, I thought the terms thing last year was because he wasn't NHL ready (which he wasn't), and apparently there's also a rumour that when he got to Florida he said "how can I help this team become a winner and what can I do for the community?" Again just rumours, but I'd be more inclined to believe that considering how much value he puts into his family.
to florida
6th overall pick
2nd rounder
3rd rounder
foligno (like him alot but not sure where he fits in) or of sens can get flo to take regin, even better
Wieroch (doesn't look like he is fittng into ahl too well and maybe tallon hasn't been watching ahl playoffs)
To ottawa
gudbranson
3rd overall pick
However, I don't think tallon is going to give up on gudbranson and it would likely take way more draft and prospect pieces to get him out of florida. Not worth it considering sens are in much more need of a forward to play with spezza (need to get the rebuild done before spezza is past his prime).