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Post by hsbob on Oct 25, 2022 12:00:00 GMT -6
Since Fla has their own thread and I don't want to keep junkin' up the 'around the league' thread..... senschirp.ca/news/senators-dominate-stars-for-fourth-straight-win/The Stars only allowed 8 goals in their first 5 games so far and imposed their defensive will for the first 39:23 of yesterday's game in Ottawa before the Sens sent it into the 3rd tied......the 3rd was all Sens though,potting three more to take a hard earned win against a real good team. Congrats to 31yro netminder Magnus Hellberg on his 3rd career W(he's actually won all 3 of his career starts)stopping 29 of 31 Dallas shots and to Derick Brassard for potting his first in over 1.700 days.......knew he'd come in handy. Now beat the Wild Thursday night for a confidence building 5-0-0 homestand! |
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Post by T-man2010 on Oct 26, 2022 9:43:31 GMT -6
Looking forward to the Cat start scoring some goals soon.
Hope he pots 50 this year.
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Post by vadarx on Oct 26, 2022 10:13:23 GMT -6
Looking forward to the Cat start scoring some goals soon. Hope he pots 50 this year. ha! I'll bet! |
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Post by BigT on Oct 26, 2022 11:10:27 GMT -6
Looking forward to the Cat start scoring some goals soon. Hope he pots 50 this year. I don’t think he’ll come any where close to that. He’s gonna be missing Kane, and Kane will be missing him. From a Hawks point of view, there’s only so many guys that can score like Panera and Dcat. And from the Sens point of view, they don’t have a Kane My point is that it’s hard to have 2 very dynamic players like that. Not many teams have that luxury. Now the Hawks definitely don’t have it and the Sens more than likely don’t have it. So I don’t see either Dcat or Kane setting career bests in any category. If we knew the Hawks only needed a coach. I would a kept that team together and took a run. But it’s rebuild or bust now. I can only think of what Kane, Toews, Dcat, Jones, Hagel, Kubalik, Strome etc. could have done with a better coaching staff? Anyways. Enough of that. Unless Dcat finds himself an elite passer in Ottawa, I don’t see him beating his career bests!!! |
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Post by hsbob on Oct 26, 2022 11:53:24 GMT -6
Looking forward to the Cat start scoring some goals soon. Hope he pots 50 this year. His HC said he'd be worried if he wasn't getting his chances but his team high 28SOG's say he is,a few posts and outstanding saves have been mixed in. He is a point a game guy at 6 in 6 and he saw almost 3 more minutes than any other Sens forward in their impressive win against Dallas. No goals but another apple,+1,7 shots,2 hits,a block and a TKA in 21:39 minutes. He and Giroux have also often been out against opponent's better lines which the staff seems to like and the guys doin' the game love the line.........the goals will come. I'd still rather see Pinto up with D-Cat and Giroux than 35yro Brasard but the guy had a nice unassisted goal in his 16+ quality minutes and was a nice 750K/PTO signing! 21yro 6' 3" 201lb center Shane Pinto and his five game goal streak to go long with 61% at the dot(SO FAR)does make for quite a 3rd line with Motte(2gls/6pts in 6gms) and Joseph(team best +6) that doesn't see opposing teams best defenders. Gotta cover Tkachuk,DeBrincat,Bathereson,Stutzle and Giroux! |
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Post by vadarx on Oct 26, 2022 11:56:28 GMT -6
Looking forward to the Cat start scoring some goals soon. Hope he pots 50 this year. I don’t think he’ll come any where close to that. He’s gonna be missing Kane, and Kane will be missing him. From a Hawks point of view, there’s only so many guys that can score like Panera and Dcat. And from the Sens point of view, they don’t have a Kane My point is that it’s hard to have 2 very dynamic players like that. Not many teams have that luxury. Now the Hawks definitely don’t have it and the Sens more than likely don’t have it. So I don’t see either Dcat or Kane setting career bests in any category. If we knew the Hawks only needed a coach. I would a kept that team together and took a run. But it’s rebuild or bust now. I can only think of what Kane, Toews, Dcat, Jones, Hagel, Kubalik, Strome etc. could have done with a better coaching staff? Anyways. Enough of that. Unless Dcat finds himself an elite passer in Ottawa, I don’t see him beating his career bests!!! I don't think the Cat will have as many this year, either, but I don't think it will be due to a lack of good teammates to set him up. it'll be more that there are other guys who can put it in the net as well. he is gonna get his chances, though. |
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Post by hsbob on Oct 26, 2022 12:20:57 GMT -6
Looking forward to the Cat start scoring some goals soon. Hope he pots 50 this year. I don’t think he’ll come any where close to that. He’s gonna be missing Kane, and Kane will be missing him. From a Hawks point of view, there’s only so many guys that can score like Panera and Dcat. And from the Sens point of view, they don’t have a Kane My point is that it’s hard to have 2 very dynamic players like that. Not many teams have that luxury. Now the Hawks definitely don’t have it and the Sens more than likely don’t have it. So I don’t see either Dcat or Kane setting career bests in any category. If we knew the Hawks only needed a coach. I would a kept that team together and took a run. But it’s rebuild or bust now. I can only think of what Kane, Toews, Dcat, Jones, Hagel, Kubalik, Strome etc. could have done with a better coaching staff? Anyways. Enough of that. Unless Dcat finds himself an elite passer in Ottawa, I don’t see him beating his career bests!!! Giroux's not the skater,stick-handler that Kane is but he is one hell of a passer,averaging .61ApG to Patrick Kane's .67ApG. Giroux was startin' to average 60asts before Covid hit and the Flyers went to shit....he had 20 in 18 games after getting moved to Fla last year too BUT still not Patrick Kane. It will be interesting to see how both do separated and YES,Kane is a beaut of a setup man,as great a player as the Breadman has become,two of his best goal seasons still came with Patrick Kane as a green kid. Giroux and D-Cat did develop some nice passing chemistry in the PS and it's still not bad but neither's been finishing........combined 3 for 42 after 6 games and you know that won't last. |
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Post by hsbob on Oct 26, 2022 13:04:55 GMT -6
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Post by nighbor on Oct 26, 2022 16:21:25 GMT -6
Looking forward to the Cat start scoring some goals soon. Hope he pots 50 this year. I don’t think he’ll come any where close to that. He’s gonna be missing Kane, and Kane will be missing him. From a Hawks point of view, there’s only so many guys that can score like Panera and Dcat. And from the Sens point of view, they don’t have a Kane My point is that it’s hard to have 2 very dynamic players like that. Not many teams have that luxury. Now the Hawks definitely don’t have it and the Sens more than likely don’t have it. So I don’t see either Dcat or Kane setting career bests in any category. If we knew the Hawks only needed a coach. I would a kept that team together and took a run. But it’s rebuild or bust now. I can only think of what Kane, Toews, Dcat, Jones, Hagel, Kubalik, Strome etc. could have done with a better coaching staff? Anyways. Enough of that. Unless Dcat finds himself an elite passer in Ottawa, I don’t see him beating his career bests!!! Kubalik and Strome would not have been a fit with this GM and HC because they lacked the necessary motor. Hagel would have been a perfect fit. |
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Post by galaxytrash on Oct 27, 2022 7:41:45 GMT -6
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Post by steamer on Oct 27, 2022 8:02:01 GMT -6
I hope they get it because it’s against the Wild.
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Post by hsbob on Oct 27, 2022 9:49:59 GMT -6
I don’t think he’ll come any where close to that. He’s gonna be missing Kane, and Kane will be missing him. From a Hawks point of view, there’s only so many guys that can score like Panera and Dcat. And from the Sens point of view, they don’t have a Kane My point is that it’s hard to have 2 very dynamic players like that. Not many teams have that luxury. Now the Hawks definitely don’t have it and the Sens more than likely don’t have it. So I don’t see either Dcat or Kane setting career bests in any category. If we knew the Hawks only needed a coach. I would a kept that team together and took a run. But it’s rebuild or bust now. I can only think of what Kane, Toews, Dcat, Jones, Hagel, Kubalik, Strome etc. could have done with a better coaching staff? Anyways. Enough of that. Unless Dcat finds himself an elite passer in Ottawa, I don’t see him beating his career bests!!! Kubalik and Strome would not have been a fit with this GM and HC because they lacked the necessary motor. Hagel would have been a perfect fit. It's a small 6-7 game sample size so far for Kubalik and Strome,as it is for the 'set your hair on fire' Blackhawks but both guys have flourished with their new teams. Kubalik leads Det with 7/10 in 6 games and Strome is tied for the Caps scoring lead with Ovi and Carlsson. Their effort seems to satisfy their curent,more accomplished HC's. |
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Post by Nikos on Oct 27, 2022 10:27:17 GMT -6
Kubalik and Strome would not have been a fit with this GM and HC because they lacked the necessary motor. Hagel would have been a perfect fit. It's a small 6-7 game sample size so far for Kubalik and Strome,as it is for the 'set your hair on fire' Blackhawks but both guys have flourished with their new teams. Kubalik leads Det with 7/10 in 6 games and Strome is tied for the Caps scoring lead with Ovi and Carlsson. Their effort seems to satisfy their curent,more accomplished HC's. Still scratching my head that we just let both walk. We had the cap space and with other teams' injuries you figure we could have gotten few picks now or the TDL. Maybe KD just wanted to get rid of much of the previous GM players as he could. |
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Post by hsbob on Oct 27, 2022 12:10:30 GMT -6
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Post by hsbob on Oct 27, 2022 12:17:09 GMT -6
It's a small 6-7 game sample size so far for Kubalik and Strome,as it is for the 'set your hair on fire' Blackhawks but both guys have flourished with their new teams. Kubalik leads Det with 7/10 in 6 games and Strome is tied for the Caps scoring lead with Ovi and Carlsson. Their effort seems to satisfy their curent,more accomplished HC's. Still scratching my head that we just let both walk. We had the cap space and with other teams' injuries you figure we could have gotten few picks now or the TDL. Maybe KD just wanted to get rid of much of the previous GM players as he could. The new FO and staff have the right to make their decisions,I just though the combination of Kubalik,Strome,Lankinen,Carpenter and even Gus could have had some return and Beaudin shoulda been included in a deal before camp started too. They obviously had no interest in him,sending him down well before camp ended but at least LR had a chance to put his eyes on the kid so maybe he is a problem to be fair. Wasn't much of a chance though. |
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Post by nighbor on Oct 27, 2022 13:49:37 GMT -6
Kubalik and Strome would not have been a fit with this GM and HC because they lacked the necessary motor. Hagel would have been a perfect fit. It's a small 6-7 game sample size so far for Kubalik and Strome,as it is for the 'set your hair on fire' Blackhawks but both guys have flourished with their new teams. Kubalik leads Det with 7/10 in 6 games and Strome is tied for the Caps scoring lead with Ovi and Carlsson. Their effort seems to satisfy their curent,more accomplished HC's. I am glad for their individual success, but Detroit and Washington are not Chicago. Chicago drafted high motor players and play an aggressive hard forechecking, aggressive game in all zones. Strome and Kubalik lacks the motor to keep up. |
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Post by nighbor on Oct 27, 2022 14:36:51 GMT -6
It's a small 6-7 game sample size so far for Kubalik and Strome,as it is for the 'set your hair on fire' Blackhawks but both guys have flourished with their new teams. Kubalik leads Det with 7/10 in 6 games and Strome is tied for the Caps scoring lead with Ovi and Carlsson. Their effort seems to satisfy their curent,more accomplished HC's. Still scratching my head that we just let both walk. We had the cap space and with other teams' injuries you figure we could have gotten few picks now or the TDL. Maybe KD just wanted to get rid of much of the previous GM players as he could. KD tried to unload Strome and Kubalik all last season and found no takers. Why hang onto players who don't fit your plans. |
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Post by Nikos on Oct 27, 2022 16:04:27 GMT -6
Still scratching my head that we just let both walk. We had the cap space and with other teams' injuries you figure we could have gotten few picks now or the TDL. Maybe KD just wanted to get rid of much of the previous GM players as he could. KD tried to unload Strome and Kubalik all last season and found no takers. Why hang onto players who don't fit your plans. Understood, just think we could have gotten something even a late round pick. |
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Post by T-man2010 on Oct 27, 2022 17:22:47 GMT -6
KD tried to unload Strome and Kubalik all last season and found no takers. Why hang onto players who don't fit your plans. Understood, just think we could have gotten something even a late round pick. If other teams know you are not going to resign them, why would they give away a pick when you can sign the guy during the summer. |
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Post by hsbob on Oct 27, 2022 19:25:26 GMT -6
It's a small 6-7 game sample size so far for Kubalik and Strome,as it is for the 'set your hair on fire' Blackhawks but both guys have flourished with their new teams. Kubalik leads Det with 7/10 in 6 games and Strome is tied for the Caps scoring lead with Ovi and Carlsson. Their effort seems to satisfy their curent,more accomplished HC's. I am glad for their individual success, but Detroit and Washington are not Chicago. Chicago drafted high motor players and play an aggressive hard forechecking, aggressive game in all zones. Strome and Kubalik lacks the motor to keep up. I don't know if they couldn't keep up but neither will ever be considered a grinder either. I understand your point,both players had inconsistent effort at times but both did prove they could produce with good linemates as well. |
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Post by hsbob on Oct 28, 2022 7:58:35 GMT -6
Tough 4-2 loss with an EN goal at the end to seal it,good all-around game by the Wild and especially by MAF......did he ROB D-Cat out of his 2nd goal with a magnificent glove save or what?........ www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLQQyH4cqV4D J Smith's gettin' his $$$ worth outta Alex DeBrincat,1gl 1ast 3 hits and another SEVEN SOG's in 24:12 of ice time.......four and a half minutes more than any other Sens forward! Forsberg stopped 37 of 40 shots to give his team a chance,the line of Tkachuk,Batherson,Stutzle has been on fire but accounted for only 1ast 6 SOG's and a -9 combined last night. Couple of tough games commin' up in Fla should tell us a bit about the make-up and character of the team. |
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Post by OldTimeHawky on Oct 29, 2022 15:56:38 GMT -6
Sens are lucky they're only down by a goal after 2 periods vs the Panthers, shots are 46-17 Florida.
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Post by hsbob on Oct 30, 2022 10:44:13 GMT -6
Horribly outshot yet the Sens came back to tie it up in the 3rd,only to give up the GWG with 3 1/2 to go and an EN to seal it,can't say I mind seeing Forsberg stopping 53 of the 57 shots he faced though. Alex DeBrincat's seven game point streak came to an end but he skated another solid -1 20+ minutes for his coach again leading all Sens' forwards in TOI. More than two power plays woulda helped too.
Ottawa better find a way to limit those SOG's against w/o #2 D-man Artem Zub(out 1-2 weeks)before they get to Tampa!
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Post by hsbob on Nov 2, 2022 9:52:53 GMT -6
Tough road loss with the young team coughin' up a 3rd period lead.....twice,only to lose in regulation with 2:30 left. All five of Ott's losses were 1 goal games so far,sans EN goals.....4 of em on the road in Buffalo,Toronto and 2 in Fla. PP's were 8-3 in TB's favor and Ott killed all but one,including a 5min with a 2 man disadvantage for 1:30 that produced a shorty........teams HAVE to win when they do that!
They go home to face the 9-2-0 Knights and the 5-2-2 Flyers and they better find a way to put up some W's in a TOUGH division.
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Post by BigT on Nov 2, 2022 18:21:42 GMT -6
I’ve heard that DJ Smith may be out soon. I love the guy and hope he stays. But the reality is that they need some W’s soon. I still don’t think they’re there. I still believe they’re in rebuild mode and should’ve had Korchinski in their prospect pool. I still believe they’re 2-3 years off of being something special. Can’t rush these things!!!
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Post by galaxytrash on Nov 2, 2022 20:30:08 GMT -6
the melnyks are reportedly putting the sens up for sale.
must be good $$ in acting, the senators are one of the cheaper franchises in the league but still a tidy 655 million.
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Post by T-man2010 on Nov 3, 2022 7:08:51 GMT -6
the melnyks are reportedly putting the sens up for sale. must be good $$ in acting, the senators are one of the cheaper franchises in the league but still a tidy 655 million. He also owns Mint Mobile wireless phone. |
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Post by hsbob on Nov 3, 2022 9:49:02 GMT -6
www.silversevensens.com/2022/11/2/23437003/the-ottawa-senators-will-be-ok-nhlIt only took Ottawa TWENTY ONE games to get their 5th win last year WITH 35 goal scoring Norris in the lineup last year,4 wins through a tough first nine games with only one 'weak sister' on the schedule so far(6-2 W against AZ)they should see #5 soon. Cam Talbot's due to start his first game of the year Saturday and #2 D-man Zub will put Zaitsev back in the press box where he belongs in another week or so too. 20yro Jake Sanderson and 23yro Erik Brannstrom are learnin' as they go and we'll see the Giroux/D-Cat/Stutzel line tonight hopefully reignite their preseason chemistry as 21yro Shane Pinto moves up with Tkachuk and Batherson. NO.....a team full of kids,coming off a 79pt season with a few new faces to mix-in won't challenge for a cup but 90pts plus and sniffing a spot should be a realistic goal. Lotta hockey left! I don't know a lot about their HC but I do know young teams have to learn how to win and how to NOT blow hard fought for 3rd period leads with 2:30 left. Once young teams do learn how to win.......the remember how to win.
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Post by Nikos on Nov 3, 2022 9:53:51 GMT -6
I’ve heard that DJ Smith may be out soon. I love the guy and hope he stays. But the reality is that they need some W’s soon. I still don’t think they’re there. I still believe they’re in rebuild mode and should’ve had Korchinski in their prospect pool. I still believe they’re 2-3 years off of being something special. Can’t rush these things!!! Do you think there was fan pressure do get the rebuild going quicker? I know the Toronto and Montreal markets are rabid "crazy" fans, not that familiar with Ottawa although that is the capital. I am glad we got Korchinski and hope the Hawks bring his development along at the right pace. |
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Post by BigT on Nov 3, 2022 12:01:53 GMT -6
I’ve heard that DJ Smith may be out soon. I love the guy and hope he stays. But the reality is that they need some W’s soon. I still don’t think they’re there. I still believe they’re in rebuild mode and should’ve had Korchinski in their prospect pool. I still believe they’re 2-3 years off of being something special. Can’t rush these things!!! Do you think there was fan pressure do get the rebuild going quicker? I know the Toronto and Montreal markets are rabid "crazy" fans, not that familiar with Ottawa although that is the capital. I am glad we got Korchinski and hope the Hawks bring his development along at the right pace. I honestly think they wanted to the team to be worth more. But the reality is, they’re not there yet. Their best dman (Sanderson) won’t be a stud for a few more years. And he’ll be the main stud back there. Why rush? Take 2 more years of development and let them gel. Now there’s pressure to win. Why? The other night I seen Tkachuk come down on a breakaway with 6 seconds left. He panicked and shot a puck 4 feet over the net. He’s not ready to be the leader he will be. Toews had no pressure to be anything but himself. He would score those goals. Kane would too. Why? They’re great because someone let them be great. Ottawa is rushing the rebuild and not looking at the bigger prize. This is how to ruin a rebuild. I sure hope the Hawks doesn’t abandon their rebuild halfway through because it’s the sexy thing to do. Ottawa is 2 years away. Even DJ said so!!! |
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