Re: GAME DAY: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Ottawa Senators - 7:30pm EST - Thu. Nov. 19th, 2009

by jamvan on Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:30 pm

No Kovalev for a couple games. Gone back to Russia as his mother in law has passed.

by **SeawaySensFan** on Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:31 pm

jamvan wrote:No Kovalev for a couple games. Gone back to Russia as his mother in law has passed.

Source?

Any idea who will fill in?

Déja vu?

by **SensGirl11** on Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:33 pm

How in the world is Gonchar already back? I was convinced we wouldn't see him for at least another month. Crazy! Was it just a slight break? I don't really understand how he can be back so quick from a broken bone, especially his wrist.

It looks like A Train keeps taking steps back in his recovery and he didn't break anything.
Weird.

by jamvan on Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:33 pm

SeawaySensFan wrote:
jamvan wrote:No Kovalev for a couple games. Gone back to Russia as his mother in law has passed.

Source?

Any idea who will fill in?

Déja vu?

SOurce is my ars. LOL!

I didn't see it posted already.

This hurts our team big time.

by **SensGirl11** on Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:35 pm

It seems likely that he won't be in for Saturday's game either, considering he's in Russia and the mother probably just passed away today. Funerals usually take a few days to happen.

by **SensGirl11** on Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:35 pm

The Senators learned this afternoon that they will be without Kovalev at least for tonight's game, according to a TSN report. TSN’s Bob MacKenzie says Kovalev has returned to Russia to be with family after the death of his wife’s mother.

by **SeawaySensFan** on Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:37 pm

jamvan wrote:

SOurce is my ars. LOL!

I didn't see it posted already.

This hurts our team big time.[/quote]

I would hurt less if the lines were set up better.

I would drop The Alfie into Kovalev's spot and elevate Choochoo to the top line.

by **SeawaySensFan** on Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:41 pm

SensGirl11 wrote:It seems likely that he won't be in for Saturday's game either, considering he's in Russia and the mother probably just passed away today. Funerals usually take a few days to happen.

He's flying himself. That should speed things up.

by jamvan on Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:45 pm

SeawaySensFan wrote:
jamvan wrote:

SOurce is my ars. LOL!

I didn't see it posted already.

This hurts our team big time.

I would hurt less if the lines were set up better.

I would drop The Alfie into Kovalev's spot and elevate Choochoo to the top line.[/quote]
LOL! Either did I bro!

I to think this really hurts.

by shabbs on Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:00 pm

Kovalev is in!

http://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/5867879997

He'll leave after tonight's game.

by **SpezDispenser** on Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:03 pm

shabbs wrote:Kovalev is in!

http://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/5867879997

He'll leave after tonight's game.

Wow, that's good.

by Bass Destruction on Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:04 pm

shabbs wrote:Kovalev is in!

http://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/5867879997

He'll leave after tonight's game.

Either way, Regin should have been in instead of Shannon. The RFF line is money! At least it was in preseason.

by **SensGirl11** on Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:04 pm

SpezDispenser wrote:
shabbs wrote:So, new projected Lines vs. Penguins

Forwards:
Michalek - Spezza - Alfredsson
Foligno - Fisher - Shannon
Cheechoo - Winchester - Donovan
Ruutu - Kelly - Neil

Defencemen:
Phillips - Kuba
Campoli - Lee
Picard - Carkner

Goaltenders:
Leclaire (starting)
Elliott

Scratches:
Regin

We're dead.

Why not put in Regin between Fisher and Foligno? Wouldn't that be slightly better than what they have. I'm sorry, but I've lost my love for Shannon. It's gone. Completely.

Prove me wrong Shannon, prove me wrong.

by **SensGirl11** on Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:05 pm

shabbs wrote:Kovalev is in!

http://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/5867879997

He'll leave after tonight's game.

Bon! And then that happened!

Problem solved? Kinda?

We're still in trouble.

All I ask is that Neil put Gonchar into next week. He can't be fully recovered, I don't believe it for a second.

by **SeawaySensFan** on Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:11 pm

SensGirl11 wrote:
shabbs wrote:Kovalev is in!

http://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/5867879997

He'll leave after tonight's game.

Bon! And then that happened!

Problem solved? Kinda?

We're still in trouble.

All I ask is that Neil put Gonchar into next week. He can't be fully recovered, I don't believe it for a second.

We seem to be very Dung at exploiting those kinds of weaknesses. Why? Perimeter play. Solution? Michalek.

by **SensGirl11** on Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:19 pm

SeawaySensFan wrote:
SensGirl11 wrote:
shabbs wrote:Kovalev is in!

http://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/5867879997

He'll leave after tonight's game.

Bon! And then that happened!

Problem solved? Kinda?

We're still in trouble.

All I ask is that Neil put Gonchar into next week. He can't be fully recovered, I don't believe it for a second.

We seem to be very Dung at exploiting those kinds of weaknesses. Why? Perimeter play. Solution? Michalek.

We'll see if he can be the difference tonight. I hope so. I have faith in him and Alfie and Spezz and Fish...and...our 4th line.

We could be okay actually. I'm still sticking to thinking we'll get at least a point out of this game.

by **SpezDispenser** on Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:20 pm

SeawaySensFan wrote:
SensGirl11 wrote:
shabbs wrote:Kovalev is in!

http://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/5867879997

He'll leave after tonight's game.

Bon! And then that happened!

Problem solved? Kinda?

We're still in trouble.

All I ask is that Neil put Gonchar into next week. He can't be fully recovered, I don't believe it for a second.

We seem to be very Dung at exploiting those kinds of weaknesses. Why? Perimeter play. Solution? Michalek.

Solution: fourth line to put these guys into a world of hurt.

by **SeawaySensFan** on Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:22 pm

SpezDispenser wrote:

Solution: fourth line to put these guys into a world of hurt.

You're right. Pretty sad when you think of it.

This just in: Fisher for Team Canada - Team 1200

Could challenge a player like Brendan Morrow for a spot!

by **SpezDispenser** on Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:23 pm

SeawaySensFan wrote:
You're right. Pretty sad when you think of it.

This just in: Fisher for Team Canada - Team 1200

Could challenge a player like Brendan Morrow for a spot!

Yeah, sure he will.

by shabbs on Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:28 pm

http://twitter.com/GMHockey/status/5869315634

Hee hee.

by **SeawaySensFan** on Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:34 pm

SpezDispenser wrote:
SeawaySensFan wrote:
You're right. Pretty sad when you think of it.

This just in: Fisher for Team Canada - Team 1200

Could challenge a player like Brendan Morrow for a spot!

Yeah, sure he will.

That's what they're saying.

by shabbs on Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:39 pm

I hope Carkner's face is ready to go tonight... Orr did a number on that guy last game.

by **SpezDispenser** on Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:54 pm

shabbs wrote:http://twitter.com/GMHockey/status/5869315634

Hee hee.

That's cool... :banger:

by **SeawaySensFan** on Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:49 pm

Lloyd Sweaterman lobbying Bobby Mac for Fisher's inclusion on Team Canada.

by Number Twenty Nine on Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:54 pm

shabbs wrote:I hope Carkner's face is ready to go tonight... Orr did a number on that guy last game.

his head snapped back like a fly fishing pole - he was owned, no doubt about it

by **SeawaySensFan** on Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:56 pm

Number Twenty Nine wrote:
shabbs wrote:I hope Carkner's face is ready to go tonight... Orr did a number on that guy last game.

his head snapped back like a fly fishing pole - he was owned, no doubt about it

That was tough to watch. But I doubt he'll back down. Orr scored in the sweet spot and took his knees out briefly.

by Flo The Action on Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:38 pm

i have a good feeling ab0out tonight. although i don't think kovy will be any help.

it won't end in regulation, i say 3-2 for the sens.

by shabbs on Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:50 pm

GO SENS GO!!!

by shabbs on Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:51 pm

SeawaySensFan wrote:
Number Twenty Nine wrote:
shabbs wrote:I hope Carkner's face is ready to go tonight... Orr did a number on that guy last game.

his head snapped back like a fly fishing pole - he was owned, no doubt about it

That was tough to watch. But I doubt he'll back down. Orr scored in the sweet spot and took his knees out briefly.

If by briefly you mean down and out... then yes.

Wink

by Fish12 on Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:00 pm

I feel a 4-2 Sens win tonight. Alfie scoring a pair and Fish and Ruutu rounding out the scoring.

by Guest on Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:14 pm

Is anyone else listening to the priceless exchange with garrioche on the team?

oh man, that was outstanding!!

by Fish12 on Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:16 pm

what did he say?

by Guest on Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:18 pm

I can't repeat it...they basically called Garrioche out for making up a person to argue with just so he can argue. It was nice to hear.

by Hockeyhero22000 on Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:36 pm

Game On!!!

by Hockeyhero22000 on Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:41 pm

pens 1-0 already

by Hockeyhero22000 on Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:43 pm

sens to the pp

by Guest on Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:43 pm

Man this is a long season... watching these terrible D-man make awful decisions is wearing thin on me.

by **wprager** on Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:43 pm

Hockeyhero22000 wrote:pens 1-0 already

That didn't take long. Crap. I didn't see it, was it a ... weak one?

by Hockeyhero22000 on Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:44 pm

we need ou number 1 goalie back...volchenkov

by Hockeyhero22000 on Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:44 pm

wprager wrote:
Hockeyhero22000 wrote:pens 1-0 already

That didn't take long. Crap. I didn't see it, was it a ... weak one?

was a good play from start to finish for the pens

by Sens19 on Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:45 pm

ugly PP

by **wprager** on Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:46 pm

At least I get a pool point on the assist to Guerin. Why couldn't the other assist go to Gonchar?

by shabbs on Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:47 pm

Hockeyhero22000 wrote:pens 1-0 already

Bah. Not a good start.