Anderson Starts at MSG

Thursday, 24 March 2011 11:22

Anderson Starts at MSG

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Fresh off signing a four year/$12.75 million extension with the team, Craig Anderson will make the start in goal tonight at Madison Square Garden. The combination of McElhinney playing well and a minor injury kept Anderson out of the last few games but he returns to the net tonight.

Puck drops at 7:08 PM.

The New York Rangers are red hot coming into their match up with the Sens having won five straight and solidifying their playoff position in the process. The Blueshirts currently sit 7th in the Eastern Conference but have a six point cushion over the 9th place Hurricanes.

With that said, this is obviously an important game for the Rangers tonight.

No line up changes are expected for the Sens heading into tonight other than the goalie switch. That means Patrick Wiercioch will play is second straight game in the NHL. He struggled at times on Tuesday night but will be hoping for a better performance tonight. A stronger effort from his defence partner Filip Kuba would certainly help.

The forward combinations remain unchanged for Ottawa.

Michalek won't play tonight but they do hope he can rejoin the line up tomorrow against the Caps. The team also mentioned that Alfredsson could accompany the team on an upcoming road trip and resume skating. Still no timeline on his return.

For fans watching the bottom of the standings, and I think we all are by this point, there are a handful of games that could impact the positioning at the bottom of the pack. Here are some games to keep an eye on tonight.

ATL@NYI, EDM@STL, ANA@NSH, TOR@COL

For you third jersey nuts, a good find from the blog Icethetics. This is an image from the slide show that was shown at the hot stove event I talked about. It shows a teaser of the heritage jersey the Sens will wear next season.

Hard to tell anything concrete from the image but that looks an awful lot like the O on the front. This matches with what I have been told to expect from the new design.

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+6 #1 Demers19 2011-03-24 10:28

I miss Alfie !

0 #2 Rizzo 2011-03-24 10:36

I'd say the odds of getting a stronger effort from Kuba are about the same as the odds that Matt Cooke will come back from his suspension and NOT try to decapitate people with his elbows.

-3 #3 Smash_88 2011-03-24 10:43

I really have never got the fascination with the "O" on the new jersey... To me it looks pretty dumb, but I've heard so many people say it's awesome and that it will look so good...

I don't know I just don't see it..

+7 #4 landeskog16 2011-03-24 10:44

go nyi, nyr, edm, ana and col

-2 #5 MadeInCanada 2011-03-24 10:48

I don't know if this has already been mentioned but has the draw for tickets been done yet? (People who registered had a chance to win tickets..)

-2 #6 SNOOPY SENIOR 2011-03-24 10:56

Quoting MadeInCanada:

I don't know if this has already been mentioned but has the draw for tickets been done yet? (People who registered had a chance to win tickets..)

Yes, it was held last week I believe, and winner has been notified by private e-mail !

0 #7 SensChirp 2011-03-24 10:56

Quoting MadeInCanada:

I don't know if this has already been mentioned but has the draw for tickets been done yet? (People who registered had a chance to win tickets..)

Yep, it was done over the weekend. Got a pretty cool contest coming up next week though. Keep an eye out for it.

+2 #8 conor smythe 2011-03-24 11:05

I dont get it

Filip Kuba and Karlsson JUSTTT started playing well together. they were developping some chemistry and both their defensive games were improving.

Cue patrick wiercioch.

Why the hell would clouston pair the new guy with kuba??? why not with phillips?? he's supposed to be our big 'mentor', right?

this coach is stupid, I like SOME of his systems, but he has no idea how to make lines or manage goalies. I was borderline ready to give him another chance with the improved play... but not anymore

+5 #9 Hands of Stone 2011-03-24 11:16

Quoting conor smythe:

I dont get it

Filip Kuba and Karlsson JUSTTT started playing well together. they were developping some chemistry and both their defensive games were improving.

Cue patrick wiercioch.

Why the hell would clouston pair the new guy with kuba??? why not with phillips?? he's supposed to be our big 'mentor', right?

this coach is stupid, I like SOME of his systems, but he has no idea how to make lines or manage goalies. I was borderline ready to give him another chance with the improved play... but not anymore

SHHHH...TANK ARMY LIKES THIS MOVE! Don't mess with a losing formula.

In the end I actually think the defensive pairings(more specifically Kuba-Wiercoch) lost us the Carolina game. Phillips and Lee continue to impress as a unit and Hale is a nice reliable option to play with Karlssson.

+8 #10 JRMcPeeWee 2011-03-24 11:16

I miss Alfie too, but this has been a great experience for Spezza being the man and he has done very well.

-3 #11 NickNYC 2011-03-24 11:53

Not sure I like what I see of the new sweater so far, though at least they're going with the O. That little "A" crest looks kinda hideous. But I'll reserve judgment for now.

-15 #12 Tookie 2011-03-24 11:54

The way Alfie has played the past couple years I dont miss him one bit.

-3 #13 landeskog16 2011-03-24 11:57

ya we started winning once the old guys either got traded or hurt, stay on the shelf for the rest of the season alfie

+2 #14 The Dutch Treat 2011-03-24 12:35

Quoting NickNYC:

Not sure I like what I see of the new sweater so far, though at least they're going with the O. That little "A" crest looks kinda hideous. But I'll reserve judgment for now.

The "A" in the crest is the tail end of "OTTAWA" which should be followed by "World Champs 1922-23". It's the original crest/logo of the Ottawa Senators. This jersey is all about a nod to the past - hence the "=O=" and the shoulder crest.

I've seen a little more of the jersey. People who appreciate the history of the team within this city will love this jersey. Teeny-boppers who are still naive enough to think the "O" will get us made fun of will still whine.

-2 #15 PraiseAlfie84 2011-03-24 12:38

Guys, Alfie still has value, he's obviously been playing hurt for a very long time. He's def not a first liner anymore and I think the stress of him trying to carry the team coupled with injury has really led to the poor play. I think if he was a solid 2nd/3rd line role player he could contribute more. Hopefully he heals enough to return to his usual self next season but just like every single other player in the twilight on their NHL careers, point production and smart hockey goes down....

-1 #16 WeAreSensFans! 2011-03-24 13:11

A quick peek of the new jersey looks like they're showing part of the all star game patch that will be on next years jersey.

it should be some good hockey tonight!

+2 #17 Demers19 2011-03-24 13:48

Quoting Tookie19:

The way Alfie has played the past couple years I dont miss him one bit.

You have no respect, Alfie played great last year and the other before nothing 20 goals and more, He played hurt to help this team because he loves it, and you're saying he played bad .. whatever

+4 #18 Smash_88 2011-03-24 13:50

Quoting The Dutch Treat:

Quoting NickNYC:
Not sure I like what I see of the new sweater so far, though at least they're going with the O. That little "A" crest looks kinda hideous. But I'll reserve judgment for now.

The "A" in the crest is the tail end of "OTTAWA" which should be followed by "World Champs 1922-23". It's the original crest/logo of the Ottawa Senators. This jersey is all about a nod to the past - hence the "=O=" and the shoulder crest.

I've seen a little more of the jersey. People who appreciate the history of the team within this city will love this jersey. Teeny-boppers who are still naive enough to think the "O" will get us made fun of will still whine.

Meh, that has nothing to do with it for me.. Just don't get the fascination with it.. I understand it's about the past but I just don't really like it.. I ain't a teeny-bopper and could really care less what fans of other teams think...

+2 #19 PraiseAlfie84 2011-03-24 14:23

Quoting Tookie19:

The way Alfie has played the past couple years I dont miss him one bit.

Quoting Tookie19:

The way Alfie has played the past couple years I dont miss him one bit.

Yeah let's run him out of town like every other player that has played bad this year and last year....Spezza to Edmonton (e5 - Tookie is the source)

+1 #20 krod84 2011-03-24 14:27

those jerseys are going to be beauties, can't wait to get Landeskog #92 on the back of it!

+7 #21 John Q. Spartan 2011-03-24 14:28

Quoting Tookie19:

The way Alfie has played the past couple years I dont miss him one bit.

What a joke. Mental midget.

0 #22 SlickRick 2011-03-24 14:31

Good job Chirp on only allowing those registered to vote "thumbs up/down"...seem s to have eliminated the standard -4 on eveyone post.

-2 #23 Matt0488 2011-03-24 14:35

Senschirp is Michalek playing tonight? If so, does that mean someone gets sent down to help Binghamton?

-1 #24 Joe Bob 2011-03-24 14:35

Alfie is still a great hockey player. I expect a good 2011-2012 season from him on the 2nd line. Maybe around 0.75 points/game if he stays healthy. I'm trying to be a bit optimistic about our beloved captain. Anything above 50 points, I'll be thrilled.

-1 #25 SensChirp 2011-03-24 14:37

Quoting Matt0488:

Senschirp is Michalek playing tonight? If so, does that mean someone gets sent down to help Binghamton?

No Michalek. They are hoping that he can play tomorrow.

+3 #26 DenisVial 2011-03-24 15:25

Chirp, please delete Tookie's account. I don't post often, but that is the dumbest thing I have ever seen on this site. We don't need Leaf fan's on here. Tookie, go put your Sideshow Bob jersey on and watch any of the series where the Leaf's beat us because it's the only thing you are going to have to smile about for a long time.

-2 #27 SNOOPY SENIOR 2011-03-24 15:37

Quoting Tookie19:

The way Alfie has played the past couple years I dont miss him one bit.

Tookie is a colourful, but sometimes negative type guy,
who has few friends on SensChirp. Still, we tolerate his posts.

Who is Tookie 19 ??

Cannot be the original Tookie ??

0 #28 sensarmy 2011-03-24 15:52

I honestly don't see the point of Alfie comming back this year! Let him travel with the team if he wants, for support, but bringing him back for the last 5 games is absolutely meaningless and stupid!!!! The only way I see this making sense is if they are planning on returning some of the better Bingo players (aka Butler and Greening) back for their playoff run... But I just don't see that happening given how well they are playing up here.

-2 #29 Tcharger 2011-03-24 16:07

Playing Alfie again this season serves NO purpose. Personally I think it is in his best interest to rest until next year.

+4 #30 jakester 2011-03-24 16:19

Alfie is the man. He might just be testing the back out! If he's OK to play I just hope he's onboard for the tank. No need to pad stats Alfie old man! But will be fun to see him with the younger guys.

0 #31 Sens-sational 2011-03-24 16:27

Looking for some opinions on our prospects:
I've heard a few comparisons of Colin Greening to Black Wheeler/Cal Clutterbuck.. Would you agree?

Hoping to see some copy/pastes of this:
Colin Greening compares to:
Bobby Butler compares to:
Eric Condra compares to:
Patrick Wiercioch compares to:
Jared Cowen compares to:

Lets get some good comparisons/deb ate going!

GO sens Go (Go avs Go)

0 #32 sensarmy 2011-03-24 16:29

"-2" ratings seem to be a very common site on the message board. I guess we have 2 trolls on the site ... pretty pathetic if you ask me

+1 #33 Hands of Stone 2011-03-24 16:37

Quoting SNOOPY SENIOR:

Quoting Tookie19:
The way Alfie has played the past couple years I dont miss him one bit.

Tookie is a colourful, but sometimes negative type guy,
who has few friends on SensChirp. Still, we tolerate his posts.

Who is Tookie 19 ??
Cannot be the original Tookie ??

Tookie + IQ tests results

Just kidding!

We should allow all opinion as long as it stays clean and doesn't insult anyone.

-2 #34 Captain Alfie 2011-03-24 16:58

I will take a stab at the player comparison.

Colin Greening compares to: Martin Havlat
Bobby Butler compares to: Phil Kessel
Eric Condra compares to: Wayne Simmonds
Patrick Wiercioch compares to: Marc Staal
Jared Cowen compares to: Zdeno Chara

+3 #35 Blitz_18 2011-03-24 17:06

Long time reader, from that guys trade demand, first time commenter, great site chirp, the new lay out is fresh and well done
Anyway, Alfie is the man, spezza is the next captain and the jersey will look sick, now let's hope the idiots at landsdowne can figure ther shit out so we can get an outdoor game!

-2 #36 billlin 2011-03-24 17:20

Chirp, can you give us a timeline on Yost?

Well he be blogging for us in a couple days? Next week? 2 weeks? a month?

+3 #37 2015Champs 2011-03-24 17:26

Quoting Tookie19:

The way Alfie has played the past couple years I dont miss him one bit.

Same could be said for you if you would just leave this site

+3 #38 John Q. Spartan 2011-03-24 17:29

The following players should aspire to earn comparison to these players...

Colin Greening compares to: RJ Umberger, Teddy Purcell, Patrick Berglund, Mike Knuble, Bryan Bickell, Ryan Malone

Bobby Butler compares to: Brad Boyes, Drew Stafford, Jason Pominville, Blake Comeau

Eric Condra compares to: Ryan Callahan, Danny Cleary, Frans Nielsen, Derek Stepan

Not going to bother with Wiercioch or Cowen because I haven't seen them play in the NHL enough yet.

P.S. I hate comparisons.

-2 #39 SensChirp 2011-03-24 17:33

Quoting billlin:

Chirp, can you give us a timeline on Yost?

Well he be blogging for us in a couple days? Next week? 2 weeks? a month?

Beginning of the month.

+3 #40 MoeDozer 2011-03-24 17:46

i know what i am about to show you is pretty irrelevant but last night i found a picture of Karlsson and michalek with the worlds greatest soccer player Lionel Messi (also highest paid athlete in the world or that's what i've been told) http://twitpic.com/4cnsyw

-1 #41 Timic 2011-03-24 18:07

Has anyone found a stream?

-1 #42 WeAreSensFans! 2011-03-24 18:13

Anderson with the new pads!!!

-1 #43 jasonontheoldsenschirp 2011-03-24 18:13

Dozer that's a sick picture.

Messi's awesome

-1 #44 Yann 2011-03-24 18:26

Anyone has a stream ???

-1 #45 Sensational Sens Fan 2011-03-24 18:28

http://streamo.22web.net/

-1 #46 NickG 2011-03-24 18:43

Quoting Sensational Sens Fan:

http://streamo.22web.net/

You are a scholar and a gentleman, good sir.

-1 #47 jasonontheoldsenschirp 2011-03-24 18:45

http://www.livescorehunter.tv/hockey-live-streaming-video.html

if you want to tune in to the other games too, guys

-1 #48 Sens-sational 2011-03-24 18:52

I'll be honest guys, glad to see the Bruins kick Habs @$$.

Hows the sens game lookin? I saw 0-0 end of the 1st... anything noteworthy?

+1 #49 jasonontheoldsenschirp 2011-03-24 19:06

that was a sick forecheck

+1 #50 jasonontheoldsenschirp 2011-03-24 19:10

glorious chance for roman wick.

he's gotta make use of those. especially as call up.

sigh

-1 #51 Sandy 2011-03-24 19:18

Quoting Captain Alfie:

I will take a stab at the player comparison.

Colin Greening compares to: Martin Havlat
Bobby Butler compares to: Phil Kessel
Eric Condra compares to: Wayne Simmonds
Patrick Wiercioch compares to: Marc Staal
Jared Cowen compares to: Zdeno Chara

Please compare Butler to a player that is not a bloody Leaf!!! Thanks

+1 #52 Sens-sational 2011-03-24 19:32

anyone else not see the +1/-1 option beside each comment? Is it just my computer, or is it disabled temporarily?

Thanks for the comparisons so far guys.
Any others besides:

Colin Greening compares to: RJ Umberger, Teddy Purcell, Patrick Berglund, Mike Knuble, Bryan Bickell, Ryan Malone
(power-forward winger)

Bobby Butler compares to: Brad Boyes, Drew Stafford, Jason Pominville, Blake Comeau
(sniper?)

Eric Condra compares to: Ryan Callahan, Danny Cleary, Frans Nielsen, Derek Stepan
(cant tell what the link is here...)

-1 #53 Sens-sational 2011-03-24 19:33

Ryan Shannon! 1-0!

+1 #54 Prime 2011-03-24 19:35

Isn't Tookie = Pookie from the Sportsnet forums??

0 #55 Dorkiewicz 2011-03-24 19:58

Damn, are streams ever getting harder to find! Used to be a sure thing every game.

-1 #56 INurHome 2011-03-24 20:01

Chris Phillips = Tank Nation Captain.

+1 #57 NickG 2011-03-24 20:57

Kid Karlsson for the win against one of his heroes. Awesome.

I like how Phillips fell down, and was going to get a penalty for it.

0 #58 Patrick S 2011-03-24 21:01

Awesome. Way to go Anderson. I'm done with losing.

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