Game Day- Sens on St. Patrick's Day

Sunday, 17 March 2013 10:04

Game Day- Sens on St. Patrick's Day

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After a big win in Buffalo on Saturday afternoon the Sens return home for a St Patty's Day date with the Winnipeg Jets.

Coming into Sunday, the Sens are just two points clear of the Jets but because Winnipeg leads their division, they hold third place in the Eastern Conference. Two huge points on the line at SBP.

Just a quick Game Day post for now as I'm still on the road in Montreal. Will have a more detailed post after this evening's contest. With the early start no morning skate scheduled for the Senators. Paul MacLean will speak with the media at 2:30 PM to pass along any lineup changes

Hope you're all enjoying St. Patrick's Day and a reminder that if you're headed to the game today, puck drop us just after 5:00 PM.

GO SENS GO!

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-3 #1 Mark 2013-03-17 13:16

I've heard both Pomminville ($5.4M 2014) and Roy ($5.4m 2013) may be available at the trade deadline - either would look sweet in a SENS uniform - couple of hometown boys that have historically killed Ottawa

0 #2 EH_Matt 2013-03-17 13:25

Quoting Mark:

I've heard both Pomminville ($5.4M 2014) and Roy ($5.4m 2013) may be available at the trade deadline - either would look sweet in a SENS uniform - couple of hometown boys that have historically killed Ottawa

I'm pretty sure that Pominville is American. I don't think he's local. IMO it would be a waste of a trade for either of those guys. They're both not the same players they used to be.

+8 #3 GreeningTheMonster 2013-03-17 13:43

lehner in net is the only lineup change

-1 #4 cactus face elmer 2013-03-17 13:52

Quoting EH_Matt:

Quoting Mark:
I've heard both Pomminville ($5.4M 2014) and Roy ($5.4m 2013) may be available at the trade deadline - either would look sweet in a SENS uniform - couple of hometown boys that have historically killed Ottawa

I'm pretty sure that Pominville is American. I don't think he's local.

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=43775

-2 #5 Andrews Theory 2013-03-17 13:56

Quoting Mark:

I've heard both Pomminville ($5.4M 2014) and Roy ($5.4m 2013) may be available at the trade deadline - either would look sweet in a SENS uniform - couple of hometown boys that have historically killed Ottawa

I don't think either one of them will be available....

they r actively trying to re-sign Roy in Dallas and Pomm is the captain in Bufalo, consistently good and the undisputed leader of that team.

-5 #6 Big_S 2013-03-17 14:02

If you're going to go out and try and get a $5M winger, why not take a stab at Havlat (SJS), I'm sure SJS would love to dump his salary, he's been a disappointment since joining them.

They could use the cap space as well. He sure played well alongside Spezza and can produce well in the palyoffs. Would look great as a top 6 with Spezza, Turris, Alfie, Silverberg and Michalek. Definitely would add some much needed offence if he could stay healthy.

+4 #7 Royal Yorker 2013-03-17 14:02

Roy's history of diving doesn't sit well with me. Hard to respect a player of that ilk.

-1 #8 kingalfredsson 2013-03-17 14:10

I think Kassian should play more than 03:21..he's a big body that can do some huge hits. I think he should play at least 5 mins

and btw Havlat has a lower body injury, and is on the injured reserve

-2 #9 Mark 2013-03-17 14:11

My bad - thought Pominville was from the area - and i just heard both their names come up today - who knows - I can't see Buffalo trading into their own conference so even if they move JP i cant see him landing in Ottawa. Regardless, Roy would be a nice pick up - it would cost Eugene around $900K and the team a 2nd round pick (and prospect?) and I know for a fact he's "hometown"

0 #10 Big_s 2013-03-17 14:14

@ kingalfredsson

Havlat's injury is not season ending!! Likely out a few games.

-2 #11 JTF927 2013-03-17 14:29

Chirp, any news on Spezza and how his rehab is going along? also, have you heard anything about J-Bo and Ottawa or perhaps another forward?

Thanks Chirp.

GO SENS GO!

+1 #12 Sandy 2013-03-17 14:42

Quoting Big_S:

If you're going to go out and try and get a $5M winger, why not take a stab at Havlat (SJS), I'm sure SJS would love to dump his salary, he's been a disappointment since joining them.

They could use the cap space as well. He sure played well alongside Spezza and can produce well in the palyoffs. Would look great as a top 6 with Spezza, Turris, Alfie, Silverberg and Michalek. Definitely would add some much needed offence if he could stay healthy.

I really like Mach9 -- but can he stay healthy. For the most part he hasn't had a bad shoulder injury in a few seasons.. but this guy can't stay healthy.

And yes, he would look great with Spezza...

+1 #13 sens23 2013-03-17 14:56

Quoting EH_Matt:

Quoting Mark:
I've heard both Pomminville ($5.4M 2014) and Roy ($5.4m 2013) may be available at the trade deadline - either would look sweet in a SENS uniform - couple of hometown boys that have historically killed Ottawa

I'm pretty sure that Pominville is American. I don't think he's local. IMO it would be a waste of a trade for either of those guys. They're both not the same players they used to be.

Pominville has dual citizenship

pominville is more of a 2nd line winger on a cup contending team. not really what the sens are after

+1 #14 Mitchell 2013-03-17 14:56

SENATORS

Guillaume Latendresse – Zack Smith – Daniel Alfredsson

Colin Greening – Kyle Turris – Erik Condra

Jakob Silfverberg – Mika Zibanejad – Chris Neil

Matt Kassian – Peter Regin – Jim O’Brien

Marc Methot – Sergei Gonchar

Chris Phillips – Eric Gryba

Andre Benoit – Patrick Wiercioch

Robin Lehner

Ben Bishop

Injured: Milan Michalek, Mike Lundin, Jason Spezza, Craig Anderson, Dave Dziurzynski, Erik Karlsson, Jared Cowen

Scratches: Kaspars Daugavins

0 #15 Mitchell 2013-03-17 14:57

per NHL.com

0 #16 ZachPraiseTheSwedes 2013-03-17 15:29

People were discussing how many contracts the sens have the other day...

They have 49 as per the team1200

+1 #17 Phoenix 2013-03-17 15:47

Quoting ZachPraiseTheSwedes:

People were discussing how many contracts the sens have the other day...

They have 49 as per the team1200

Sign Sustr, then purge some bodies for a quality top 6 forward or some picks.

+1 #18 AllStarAlfie 2013-03-17 16:15

Sens looking sharp so far, and as I type this alfie!

+1 #19 T K 2013-03-17 16:15

Daniel Alfredsson, power forward.

+1 #20 Guillaume 2013-03-17 16:18

Go Sens Go, 2/2 this weekend

+1 #21 zoostation 2013-03-17 16:18

Time for Lehner to shut 'em down. What a TEAM!!

Alfie still rules!!

0 #22 sben 2013-03-17 16:18

stream?

+4 #23 jasonontheoldsenschirp 2013-03-17 16:18

That's Kassian doing his job there, staying out and standing up for Regin.

Good stuff

+3 #24 zoostation 2013-03-17 16:20

Maclean is no doubt, coach of the year.

+5 #25 AlfieforMayor11 2013-03-17 16:20

Man Alfie is just awesome. Love that guy! Sens look great here so far.

0 #26 Guillaume 2013-03-17 16:21

Smith is playing well lately as well, got another assist on the goal. I was bashing him earlier this season but now he's playing much better.

-7 #27 sben 2013-03-17 16:22

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0 #28 Guillaume 2013-03-17 16:23

http://atdhe.so/watch.php?id=630257

+1 #29 The Apostle 2013-03-17 16:29

i know this is counter intuitive but it's actually really nice to see an opposition goalie keeping his side in the game for a change.

+2 #30 jasonontheoldsenschirp 2013-03-17 16:30

Quoting The Apostle:

i know this is counter intuitive but it's actually really nice to see an opposition goalie keeping his side in the game for a change.

dafuq?
Go Sens Go!

+2 #31 T K 2013-03-17 16:38

When he retires, I'm sure that Neil will look back on this season as his best. Showing his true and natural hockey skills.

+8 #32 Guillaume 2013-03-17 16:42

Gonchar playing very well lately! 7 game assist streak for him.

+5 #33 jasonontheoldsenschirp 2013-03-17 16:43

Nice by Gonch there gotta give him that nice play

+5 #34 AllStarAlfie 2013-03-17 16:43

Gonchar has been great this year. At first I thought we would let him go after the playoffs but now I'm having mixed feelings.

+4 #35 AlfieforMayor11 2013-03-17 16:46

Great set up by Gonch awesome finish by Silf. This team is too sick!

+3 #36 The Apostle 2013-03-17 16:50

Quoting jasonontheoldsenschirp:

dafuq?
Go Sens Go!

It's quite simple. We have got very used in the past 18 months to still being in games thanks to our goaltending.

Now we are seeing the opposition having to excel to prevent the sens from taking a 3 or 4 goal 1st period lead.

If you need further explanation as to why that's a nice change or actually believe that I would rather watch the opposition goal tender play brilliantly than letting the pucks in then the help you need isn't to be found here.

+3 #37 karlssens 2013-03-17 16:53

Great positioning by Silf to get away from the defender as well.. Potential 50 goal season in the future? Hah! I hope

-1 #38 The Silfver Surfer 2013-03-17 16:54

Quoting The Apostle:

i know this is counter intuitive but it's actually really nice to see an opposition goalie keeping his side in the game for a change.

Worst post of the day! Lol

Also just would to say to the people on here who were saying it would be a bad idea to add a tough guy to the team. Well if you were watching, you would see that after Regin hit Little if Kassian wasnt on the ice he wouldve been jumped by Wheeler and forced to fight and possibly injured... In which could change the momentum of the game

GO SENS GO!

+2 #39 ZachPraiseTheSwedes 2013-03-17 17:00

Gonchar is amazing. When do you see a 38 year old be this productive.

Turris is also noticeably more confident now. He's skating very well and stick handling to create great opportunities for his line mates. Seems to have his head up looking for plays while being very patient.

This team is coached very well. I love the system he uses for all the aspects of the game. The forechecking is one of the most effective in the league. Also the way they break out of their own zone is amazing. They don't linger, they usually make one pass from d-man to d-man then its up to the open forward and out of the zone (and this is without Karlsson). Also the PP is looking much better now

0 #40 T K 2013-03-17 17:00

Listening to Gord Wilson earlier today speaking about Anderson, the impression that I got was that either the Sens don't want him disclosing anything on this topic or the recovery is not going well. Neither gives me warm & fuzzies.

+1 #41 ZachPraiseTheSwedes 2013-03-17 17:04

Also...

Is it just me or are the sens playing Lehner as if he's the #1 goalie?

Yes Anderson is injured and this will be over with once he's back but it's interesting seeing how the coach is playing him. It's almost like its a test to see if he can handle the pressure of being an NHL starter. The coach always preached consistency and Lehner is clearly showing he can provide that

0 #42 AlfieforMayor11 2013-03-17 17:19

Nice dive

0 #43 jasonontheoldsenschirp 2013-03-17 17:30

Gonchar's looking good

+1 #44 T K 2013-03-17 17:36

Jets throw every thing that they've got at Sens, all for nothing. Hopefully now they will be all tuckered out in the third.

+1 #45 Guillaume 2013-03-17 17:36

Should be like 5-0, Pavelec's good

+3 #46 01110101111000011101 2013-03-17 17:37

A lot of us have been quite critical of Guillaume Latendresse this season.

But I AM liking his "round mound of rebound" presence in front of the net since his recent return to the lineup.

+1 #47 Back checker 2013-03-17 17:41

Benoit with 5 shots on net, nice job joining the rush, and a great set up to zibby in the slot

+3 #48 ZachPraiseTheSwedes 2013-03-17 17:43

I find with Latendrese in the lineup were able to create wayyy more offense. He's not the greatest player but he's very nifty and has balls to try stuff. Also he's a big dude whose willing to hit.

I've also noticed Silfverberg is starting to get better at getting his shots through. He used to get like 90% of his shots blocked or tipped. Was actually very annoying and you could tell he was getting frustrated. But now he takes more open shots and when he's got a player between him and the net he's able to sneak it through. I like the progression in his game

+1 #49 Sandy 2013-03-17 18:08

Whew -- glad Lehner's okay.

Make them pay Sens.. The Jets have been really chippy.. time to put them down..

+2 #50 kingalfredsson 2013-03-17 18:10

what a saveeee

+2 #51 T K 2013-03-17 18:10

Robin is rockin'

+2 #52 AllStarAlfie 2013-03-17 18:11

What a save

+2 #53 T K 2013-03-17 18:14

Turris!!!!!

+1 #54 kingalfredsson 2013-03-17 18:14

goooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooo aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa allllllllllllll llllll

+2 #55 kingalfredsson 2013-03-17 18:16

SILFVERBERG !!!!!!

+4 #56 T K 2013-03-17 18:16

Wow. So much for that one goal game record....

+2 #57 Mark 2013-03-17 18:17

Snipe

+6 #58 AllStarAlfie 2013-03-17 18:18

Silfverberg and zibanejad work really well with each other

+3 #59 AlfieforMayor11 2013-03-17 18:21

Lehner makes an incredible post to post save on Kane and gives the boys some momentum. Great puck movement on the powerplay and Alfie sets up Turris for another beauty. Next shift Silfverberg snipes a filthy shot to put this game out of reach.

I love this team!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!

+5 #60 TheBoss 2013-03-17 18:21

Gonch on a 7 game point streak with 10 pts in 7 games... These guys are raising their level with April looming.

I seriously cannot wait until Spezza/Michalek /Andy return. Wow.

+2 #61 T K 2013-03-17 18:24

Watch: Silfverberg gets an empty netter and the hat trick...

+5 #62 AllStarAlfie 2013-03-17 18:26

Wow I didn't know Anderson made his return tonight...oh wait that's lehner!

+3 #63 AlfieforMayor11 2013-03-17 18:30

Regin had a solid game today!

+2 #64 Tookie 2013-03-17 18:36

A much needed 2 points, off for more pints!

Wish they could have played with those green unis!! :)

+1 #65 T K 2013-03-17 18:41

Quoting T K:

Wow. So much for that one goal game record....

Anyway, this team deserves to make the record books because of their quality and not due to quirks of coincidence...

0 #66 sben 2013-03-17 19:22

Quoting T K:

Quoting T K:
Wow. So much for that one goal game record....

Anyway, this team deserves to make the record books because of their quality and not due to quirks of coincidence...

What record?

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