Bingo has been struggling as of late so it was good to see them get back in the win column.
The game took on some extra significance as Nikita Filatov picked up two goals and an assist, including the game winner. With all the talk around Filatov and potential return to the KHL, it was nice to see him turn in one of his strongest performances of the season.
When Sens GM Bryan Murray spoke on the situation last week, he indicated that they asked Filatov to wait until the end of November before making a decision. A couple more performances like the one he turned in last night and we could see Filatov get another shot with the NHL team
- While we are on the subject of young players, Sens prospect Mark Stone was named player of the game for the WHL in Game 6 of the annual Subway Series against the Russians. Stone had a goal and an assist in a losing effort. Stone's start should certainly be cause of excitement for Sens fans. He has tallied an incredible 20 goals and 47 points through just 23 games. Definitely expect him to have an impact at the World Junior Championships next month.
- Here is the latest prospect update.
- Bryan Murray addressed the media yesterday in Vancouver and talked a little bit about the potential for player movement. Murray indicated that he will make a move if he feels there is an area of need but he definitely did not sound like he's in any hurry. Also reassuring to hear that he will not mortgage the future to add that piece. You can see the full interview here.
GO SENS GO!!! LETS BEAT THE MOST HATED TEAM IN HOCKEY...
No we're not, game's tomorrow
Boy am I retarded! Must be that purple kush! Well 3 for 3 tomorrow thank god for the presidents cup go tiger !
The team is playing well. The goaltending has been decent overall, the defence has been better, pk has been good, pp has been good, and the guys are scoring goals.
Never thought I'd be saying this, but I love the roster we have right now.
Can't wait for Regin to come back and play as the second line centre though. Da Costa has been decent but tbh would benefit best playing in Bingo for a bit.
my thoughts exactly. i dont mind da costa spending the rest of the year in bingo since they seem to need as much help as possible. and while on the subject, i still prefer rundblad go down for a ~10 game stint rather than be a healthy scratch every night.
i dont see anything wrong with celebrating. watch ovechkin celebrate, explodes after every single goal (although he also celebrates almost as intensely when his team mates score too)
I think we should try and trade Lee to Edmonton or the Isles as they both need Defense bad and we could get a decent forward in return. Paajarvi, Ganger, and Hemsky have all been said to be on the trade block in edm. and frans neilson in NYI would be nice if we could some how get him from the islanders. Okposo has been in a bit of a slump lately and he would make an excellent addition to our rebuild and the aggresive style that maclean setting
I honestly think Rundblad is good enough to start every game.
I guess the moves Murray may well have to consider is what to do when Carks gets back. Brian Lee seems the most movable a this point (?) I wouldn't mind a 3rd for Lee, even for the sake of making room on the D.
Lee's decent and just needs a legit starting shot on a roster. Doesn't seem like it'll be with the Sens.
just like Novascotian said i also think lee should be moved because he deserves better. my big question is, how much is he really worth in other team's eyes. i still believe he can be a top 4 dman or atleast a 5-6 dman on a very good team. i dont mind if we trade him for draft picks or current roster players (as long as they are not Dmen). If we do trade him, i hope we put him in a package to land a decent forward
I would sooner get rid of Kuba and keep Lee. We all know that Kuba will not be back next year... they need room for Rundblad full time.
I can't see the Sens carrying 2 extra D... and what happens when Neil gets back... I assume it's Konopka that sits?
Nikita Filatov is not your classic North American player but is a much celebrated Russian Red Army product.
We, the SENs coaching staff, don't like the look of him with Spezza...two very good puck distributors. So move Foligno to center and let Alfie and Nick cary him on defence while they benefit from his offensive skill.
DaCosta is not ready...shoulde rs don't heal...2nd line centers don't grow on trees...
Now, watch Alfie go into his quiet fatherly teaching mode while he is remolding his new line.
If you don't like a helper and 2 goals we are sending you to scout down in Elmira.
Note: If we trade for a center that is the end of DaCOSTA for the year and Filatov will read the tea leaves and bolt!
Note 2: When you are playing for 65k in the "A" both you and your agent know that nobody in North America is going to pay you 2.2 mill or even 1.0 mill to play in the NHL next contract/next year!
Of the two, Filatov was the one looking NHL ready, by a long shot.
Filatov showed his skating speed and shiftyness, opening up the ice, allowing for his superior vision to create intense offensive pressure on the Bulldogs.
Add to this his willingness to play the body when required, and go to the net to capitalize on offensive opportunities, and you have a player with the foundation of an NHL scorer.
There's no doubt he isn't fully developed as a player, and as a Russian product will take time to develop this side of his game, but I have absolutely no doubt as to his legitimate NHL potential.
In short streamer, I'm not sure who you were watching, but it wasn't Filatov.
Only way I trade Lee is if hes involved in a package for a top 6 forward. We dont need garbage 3rd round draft picks. Lee is worth more!
I think I actually saw the Roman soldier on her jersey smiling...I can't say I blame him!
If you want to "get rid" of defencemen, there are only two obvious names that come to mind...
No I'm with you. At least until we get a better option. Right now our depth chart on D for 2-3 years from now looks something like this:
Karlsson
Rundblad
Cowen
Lee
Wiercioch
Gryba
Borowiecki
Wideman
Now any of those guys could pass Lee, we could draft someone or aquire someone that passes Lee - but as of now, he's top 4 in a few years.
And as it stands now, 8 of the top 15 rated prospects in next years draft are defencemen - this may be the way to go after drating all that offensive talent in June...Regardle ss, Lee should still figure in as a veteren presence on our blueline once Phillips is gone...
I did not know alot about Mat Dumba.. but saw a story about him on TSN, I believe. Holy Cow...he's not overly big but he hits like a mack truck. He can skate and score. Seems like the total package. A big hitter like that... something the Sens have not had since Volchy left... would he fall out of the top 5?
Also.... how in the hell did Toronto just defeat Wash 7 - 1? The Leafs have 7 players out with injury... Wash also lost 4 - 1 to Winnipeg last game. They have been outscored 11-2 in two games. Something has to give. No way a team like that should lose back-to-back games that badly.
Not sure I'd consider a 24 year-old a "veteran" but yes compared to guys drafted in 2012 he would be I guess.
Karlsson - 21
Rundblad - 20
Cowen - 20
Lee - 24
Wiercioch - 20
Gryba - 23
Borowiecki - 22
Wideman - 21
Realistically they'd likely add an older guy when they feel they're ready to add "finishing pieces".
For sure I see Ottawa taking a defenceman next draft...I think Dumba may be wishful thinking at this point...Persona lly I'm hoping we can draft Griffin Reinhart or Ryan Murray - Reinhart's a beast!
For sure - I just meant when Phillips moves on in three years, Lee will be 27/28 and will be considered one of the veterens on the blueline...
People saying we will be in a Cup vs the Oilers better hope our kids turn out the same as EDM, wow. Eberle, Hall, RNH make our kids look like oatmeal...WE dont have anything close to those guys and its what we NEED!!
EEEEEEEEEYORE !
Oh well, I'm really hoping we end up with Yakupov, Grigorenko or Forsberg. I don't want to see us take another defenseman with our first rounder unless those three players are gone. If Murray can acquire a second first rounder to grab a defenseman that would be sweet.
With so much inconsistancy around the league, I would think we have a chance to make the playoffs still....
Go sens!
I know it's way too early to be talking about it,. Just watching those young guys in Edmonton last night got me excited about adding a top young forward like that ourselves. We likely won't be in the position to do so though.
I think it's too early to be thinking about playoffs though. A lot of teams struggle with inconsistencies but by the end of the season the most skilled teams usually filter to the top.
where we lack immediately in comparing our forwards to the oils we more than make up for in goaltending and defence prospects. LEhner, COwan, Karlsson and Rundblad? Edmonton has nothing compared to this coming up. I'm very happy with where the Sens are. And again, who wants to play at the bottom of the league for 5 plus years to get there like the oilers, penguins etc when you dont have to.
hehe ya but with the Iles you never know :)
Maybe if Mike Milbury was still the GM lol I like the idea of bringing in Okposo though. His injury history kinda scares me though.
There are also rumors about Dustin Brown being available in L.A. but I highly doubt it. He's their captain and they're going to contend for their division. I can't see any reason for the Kings to deal him.
Also, not that I'm interested, but something has to give in Washington. I imagine they're looking to deal Semin or shake up the team somehow. I wouldn't be interested in him though that's for sure.