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shabbs wrote:Next up for the Sens... at home vs the Caps on Wed.

GO SENS GO!!!

Destruction to the CRAPITALS!!!!

SeawaySensFan wrote:

shabbs wrote:Next up for the Sens... at home vs the Caps on Wed.

GO SENS GO!!!

Destruction to the CRAPITALS!!!!

NO MERCY!!!!!! BURN THE CAPITALS!!!!!! 1812 REMEMBERED!!!!!

shabbs wrote:Next up for the Sens... at home vs the Caps on Wed.

GO SENS GO!!!

we're winless so far against them. sens need to bring their A-game on wednesday.

Some potentially bad games for the Sens tomorrow as a lot of teams ahead of us are playing each other. Hopefully no 3-point games.

shabbs wrote:

spader wrote:This would be a great time for a Boston slump.

Hell yeah. Anyone know a Voodoo Doctor?

Umm, check the stats. They *are* in a slump. 4-6-0 with two of those wins coming via the shootout. They are on a 2-game losing streak that's about to turn 3 as they visit a very strong St. Louis team.

wprager wrote:

shabbs wrote:

spader wrote:This would be a great time for a Boston slump.

Hell yeah. Anyone know a Voodoo Doctor?

Umm, check the stats. They *are* in a slump. 4-6-0 with two of those wins coming via the shootout. They are on a 2-game losing streak that's about to turn 3 as they visit a very strong St. Louis team.

I want an 0-20-0 slump.

shabbs wrote:

wprager wrote:

shabbs wrote:

spader wrote:This would be a great time for a Boston slump.

Hell yeah. Anyone know a Voodoo Doctor?

Umm, check the stats. They *are* in a slump. 4-6-0 with two of those wins coming via the shootout. They are on a 2-game losing streak that's about to turn 3 as they visit a very strong St. Louis team.

I want an 0-20-0 slump.

shabbs wrote:

wprager wrote:

shabbs wrote:

spader wrote:This would be a great time for a Boston slump.

Hell yeah. Anyone know a Voodoo Doctor?

Umm, check the stats. They *are* in a slump. 4-6-0 with two of those wins coming via the shootout. They are on a 2-game losing streak that's about to turn 3 as they visit a very strong St. Louis team.

I want an 0-20-0 slump.

You can't go 20 games without getting a loser point. There is a league rule on that, somewhere.

Seriously, the Bruins have only had one 3-game losing streak this year, when they lost to San Jose, and then the home-and-home against the Habs. If they lose to St. Louis on Wednesday they will match their longest losing streak. But then they play the Sabres and after that 6-0 shellacking I think they will be out for revenge. But if they *do* lose, then they come into Ottawa playing their second game in two nights.

We'll just have to wait and see.

wprager wrote:

shabbs wrote:

wprager wrote:

shabbs wrote:

spader wrote:This would be a great time for a Boston slump.

Hell yeah. Anyone know a Voodoo Doctor?

Umm, check the stats. They *are* in a slump. 4-6-0 with two of those wins coming via the shootout. They are on a 2-game losing streak that's about to turn 3 as they visit a very strong St. Louis team.

I want an 0-20-0 slump.

You can't go 20 games without getting a loser point. There is a league rule on that, somewhere.

Hence the need for a Voodoo Doctor. Hello!

Bryan Murray on HC at Noon. I hope someone can listen because I can't.

He said he wouldn't trade Kuba unless it was for something unbelievable.

SeawaySensFan wrote:Bryan Murray on HC at Noon. I hope someone can listen because I can't.

The audio should be available for download after the show from their website.

SpezDispenser wrote:He said he wouldn't trade Kuba unless it was for something unbelievable.

Yeah, well, Kuba looked GREAT against the Isles yesterday. I wouldn't trade him either. I still contend that trading Gonchar and adding a more shutdown guy makes the team better.

I guess he was invited to respond to The Gene's latest nonsense-filled media appearance?

Melnyk was on SNet the other day and did say that they are sticking to the 3-year rebuild plan and would look to "move the contracts of expensive veterans if they’re able to get young players who will grow with the team" if they could.

http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/Sports/hockey/2012/02/20/19403166.html

But, that goes for any team that is in a rebuild phase, so nothing new and nothing ground breaking.

SeawaySensFan wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:He said he wouldn't trade Kuba unless it was for something unbelievable.

Yeah, well, Kuba looked GREAT against the Isles yesterday. I wouldn't trade him either. I still contend that trading Gonchar and adding a more shutdown guy makes the team better.

I guess he was invited to respond to The Gene's latest nonsense-filled media appearance?

The gonch played a great game too yesterday. And 2A to boot. He needs to shoot more so he can be more effective on the PP (2 goals only so far) and he's indicated to Garrioch that he wants to STAY in Ottawa. He's a great mentor as well and good in the room. Keep him.

shabbs wrote:

SeawaySensFan wrote:Bryan Murray on HC at Noon. I hope someone can listen because I can't.

The audio should be available for download after the show from their website.

here you go...

http://www.fan590.com/media.jsp?content=20120221_124607_9448

Michallica wrote:

SeawaySensFan wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:He said he wouldn't trade Kuba unless it was for something unbelievable.

Yeah, well, Kuba looked GREAT against the Isles yesterday. I wouldn't trade him either. I still contend that trading Gonchar and adding a more shutdown guy makes the team better.

I guess he was invited to respond to The Gene's latest nonsense-filled media appearance?

The gonch played a great game too yesterday. And 2A to boot. He needs to shoot more so he can be more effective on the PP (2 goals only so far) and he's indicated to Garrioch that he wants to STAY in Ottawa. He's a great mentor as well and good in the room. Keep him.

Yeah, I wouldn't move him at all personally. Maybe at the next deadline, but even then, I'd hope we're in a position to use him.

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Bryan Murray did a media availability with us, where he said he doesn't foresee a scenario where Filip Kuba is traded.

Hobiesens wrote:

shabbs wrote:

SeawaySensFan wrote:Bryan Murray on HC at Noon. I hope someone can listen because I can't.

The audio should be available for download after the show from their website.

here you go...

http://www.fan590.com/media.jsp?content=20120221_124607_9448

BLOCKED!!!!!!!

Ottawa has a game in hand on Winnipeg. I can't think of the last time they had a game in hand on someone.

spader wrote:Ottawa has a game in hand on Winnipeg. I can't think of the last time they had a game in hand on someone.

First day of the season they had a game in hand on 6 teams

Sens host the Caps tonight... 7pm... I'm gonna say... no changes to the lineup.

Sens' remaining games this month:
- vs Caps tonight
- vs Boston on Sat. Feb. 25th
- vs Islanders on Sun. Feb. 26th
- @ Boston on Tue. Feb. 28th

Big close out to the month. Two vs Boston. Let's do this Sens. Make it happen.

Even if the Sens were to win the remaining games vs. the Bruins it would still be unlikely that they take the division lead but winning is winning and the more the better. :D

Cap'n Clutch wrote:Even if the Sens were to win the remaining games vs. the Bruins it would still be unlikely that they take the division lead but winning is winning and the more the better. :D

Oh, ye of little faith.

Cap'n Clutch wrote:Even if the Sens were to win the remaining games vs. the Bruins it would still be unlikely that they take the division lead but winning is winning and the more the better. :D

Who invited this downer...

Karlsson has more assists this season than he had points last season. (47~45)

It's nice that we've built a bit of a cushion (again) in 7th. If we can win one of these two upcoming games against the Bruins, I'll consider that huge.

Melnyk better open up that wallet for Karlsson... worth every penny.

shabbs wrote:Melnyk better open up that wallet for Karlsson... worth every penny.

I just hope and pray the negotiations don't get ugly.

shabbs wrote:Melnyk better open up that wallet for Karlsson... worth every penny.

He'll be selling a lot of jerseys, hats, etc. He'll also put fannies in seats (and get fannies out of seats). Karlsson needs to do something like "Wade's World", though.

wprager wrote:

shabbs wrote:Melnyk better open up that wallet for Karlsson... worth every penny.

He'll be selling a lot of jerseys, hats, etc. He'll also put fannies in seats (and get fannies out of seats). Karlsson needs to do something like "Wade's World", though.

So what's his contract value now? I had said somewhere between $6-6.5M, but now we might be talking $7M per. Or maybe $6.5 on something really long term (10 years???).

Or would we be more comfortable with $7M per for 5 years? Doughty makes $7M for 8 years.

At least he's RFA....

tim1_2 wrote:

wprager wrote:

shabbs wrote:Melnyk better open up that wallet for Karlsson... worth every penny.

He'll be selling a lot of jerseys, hats, etc. He'll also put fannies in seats (and get fannies out of seats). Karlsson needs to do something like "Wade's World", though.

So what's his contract value now? I had said somewhere between $6-6.5M, but now we might be talking $7M per. Or maybe $6.5 on something really long term (10 years???).

Or would we be more comfortable with $7M per for 5 years? Doughty makes $7M for 8 years.

At least he's RFA....

I like the mojo of a 10 year/65 million dollar deal.

I can see $49M over 7 years for Karlsson. The old 7x7.

tim1_2 wrote:

shabbs wrote:Melnyk better open up that wallet for Karlsson... worth every penny.

I just hope and pray the negotiations don't get ugly.

Have you heard what Melnyk said about Karlsson? I think he wants to adopt him and then bear his children. Buckle up because Karlsson is going to be the best defenseman ever to lace up skates. Surely he's not going to haggle over a few bucks.

The fact Ottawa is an organization where people like Alfi and Phillips have taken less to stay and keep the team competitive (most years) it will pay huge dividends in terms of Karlsson.

Hopefully he gives up some money for term.

shabbs wrote:Melnyk better open up that wallet for Karlsson... worth every penny.

I think Melnyk's wallet is getting a little less plump. Which is why he wants to pretend that sticking to a 3 year plan is better than making the playoffs.

NEELY wrote:The fact Ottawa is an organization where people like Alfi and Phillips have taken less to stay and keep the team competitive (most years) it will pay huge dividends in terms of Karlsson.

Hopefully he gives up some money for term.

You bring up a REALLY valid point in The Alfie factor. Karlsson clearly really respects and looks up to The Alfie, so hopefully he sees the benefits to committing to the ENTIRE team, instead of just looking out for himself.

tim1_2 wrote:

NEELY wrote:The fact Ottawa is an organization where people like Alfi and Phillips have taken less to stay and keep the team competitive (most years) it will pay huge dividends in terms of Karlsson.

Hopefully he gives up some money for term.

You bring up a REALLY valid point in The Alfie factor. Karlsson clearly really respects and looks up to The Alfie, so hopefully he sees the benefits to committing to the ENTIRE team, instead of just looking out for himself.

Karlsson & BM need to navigate this one very carefully. It's on both of them to make sure that there's still lots of money to build a good team, and to make sure Karlsson doesn't get saddled with the kind of contract that heaps up unrealistic expectations on him.

I think we go short -- 2 or 3 years -- at $5+ mil a year. Karlsson has had one good season. He's earned a decent paycheque and the right to establish himself, but he's not established yet. Look what those big contracts did to guys like Myers and Doughty. Everyone needs to be thinking long term here.

Karlsson is going to make lots of money, but he needs to be patient, both for his team's and his own sake.

From Senschip's Twitter:

"I see that there is some talk about it on HFBoards too. Can confirm that Anderson is injured but nothing on the severity yet. #Sens".

Hope that's wrong!

EDIT: Yost saying the same thing... no details.

Wouldn't worry too much to be honest. Lehner will be able to step in, he's shown he is NHL ready despite a Dung year, in a Dung city, with a Dung team.