I would say that the team will do better next season with a full year of Norris, Chychrun, Formenton and a new GM and coaching staff. "Brighter" but not necessarily "bright" with a long playoff run and SC win.Players don't tank. Look they have plenty of very good players & are much improved from last yr. Next season they should have Norris & Forsberg back & maybe Formenton. I also expect that Greig could be part of the team out of training camp or be a constant callup. If they re-sign DeBrincat I expect they will have their top nine set. I also think that they could give Sokolov a shot soon & that Ostapchuk, Boucher, Merilainen & Petersson to join Belleville next yr & be their for callups along with Jarventie who is starting to show promise.
With the acquisition of Chychrun they also now have their top 4 D set which they didn't have all of last season. I also expect that JBD will likely graduate & that PD will likely add a vet D over the summer. It will be interesting to see how Kleven plays but even if he starts in Belleville I expect they will be better next season as well. I think that Hamonic gets re-signed as well. Goaltending IMO will be the issue next yr & it's likely that if they don't re-sign Talbot that they will go shopping for a NHL #1 or backup next yr. Sogaard looks promising, but could still need more seasoning in Belleville next yr where maybe he can take them for a long playoff run. The future looks bright for Ottawa & at some point they will have new ownership. Keep the faith.
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Players don't tank. Look they have plenty of very good players & are much improved from last yr. Next season they should have Norris & Forsberg back & maybe Formenton. I also expect that Greig could be part of the team out of training camp or be a constant callup. If they re-sign DeBrincat I expect they will have their top nine set. I also think that they could give Sokolov a shot soon & that Ostapchuk, Boucher, Merilainen & Petersson to join Belleville next yr & be their for callups along with Jarventie who is starting to show promise.
With the acquisition of Chychrun they also now have their top 4 D set which they didn't have all of last season. I also expect that JBD will likely graduate & that PD will likely add a vet D over the summer. It will be interesting to see how Kleven plays but even if he starts in Belleville I expect they will be better next season as well. I think that Hamonic gets re-signed as well. Goaltending IMO will be the issue next yr & it's likely that if they don't re-sign Talbot that they will go shopping for a NHL #1 or backup next yr. Sogaard looks promising, but could still need more seasoning in Belleville next yr where maybe he can take them for a long playoff run. The future looks bright for Ottawa & at some point they will have new ownership. Keep the faith.
Sarcasm.
I find it's a bit disastrous to not have a pick before the 4th round in a year where you don't make the playoffs. Other teams will continue to improve. We are right on the cusp of missing the boat, time is ticking, pressure is mounting.
But whatever, we decided to sink or swim with DJ Dorion. Hopefully new ownership does what is necessary right away
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Would like to use one of our 7ths on Riley Mercer, he’s been a brick wall since coming back from injury.
Think he’d be a mid round guy easily if not for missing large chunks of the past 2 seasons with injuries.
Think he’d be a mid round guy easily if not for missing large chunks of the past 2 seasons with injuries.
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New ownership NEEDS, absolutely NEEDS, to invest in scouting in Russia.
I remember saying a few years ago, you need to invest in that area for the 2nd-7th rounds. That’s where you get legitimate difference makers for 4-5 years down the line.
That’s the expected time frame for a 2nd round pick anyways, being able to grab a guy like Marchenko or Dorofeyev pays dividends down the line, rather than wasting it on another USHL or CHL long shot.
2018 as a quick example, we took Tychonik at 48, which was considered a smart and good pick, hindsight not withstanding. Columbus stepped up to the podium and took Marchenko the next pick, who is paying huge dividends now. Would we have picked him with a presence in Russia? Of course we may not have, but we have zero chance with our process as is, it’s eliminating one of the best pools at post 1st round success.
Dorofeyev should have been a top 20 pick regardless, but with the Russia situation fell into the mid 3rd. We don’t even have a chance at getting these guys, it’s a gigantic hindrance to the drafting process.
Nikishkin was a top talent in 2020, again falling until the 3rd. Now probably a top 3 league wide D prospect who will step in and be a difference maker immediately.
Chibrikov looks great, was rated as a top 20 player, and went the pick directly after….Ben Roger.
The Sens need to get back into the fold with MHL/VHL players. They‘ve never drafted a player out of either league, which have been around since 2009. Haven’t drafted out of Russia since 2005.
The next few drafts they have limited picks, and very few/no high ones. They should be utilizing the talent that is being overlooked on a yearly basis.
I remember saying a few years ago, you need to invest in that area for the 2nd-7th rounds. That’s where you get legitimate difference makers for 4-5 years down the line.
That’s the expected time frame for a 2nd round pick anyways, being able to grab a guy like Marchenko or Dorofeyev pays dividends down the line, rather than wasting it on another USHL or CHL long shot.
2018 as a quick example, we took Tychonik at 48, which was considered a smart and good pick, hindsight not withstanding. Columbus stepped up to the podium and took Marchenko the next pick, who is paying huge dividends now. Would we have picked him with a presence in Russia? Of course we may not have, but we have zero chance with our process as is, it’s eliminating one of the best pools at post 1st round success.
Dorofeyev should have been a top 20 pick regardless, but with the Russia situation fell into the mid 3rd. We don’t even have a chance at getting these guys, it’s a gigantic hindrance to the drafting process.
Nikishkin was a top talent in 2020, again falling until the 3rd. Now probably a top 3 league wide D prospect who will step in and be a difference maker immediately.
Chibrikov looks great, was rated as a top 20 player, and went the pick directly after….Ben Roger.
The Sens need to get back into the fold with MHL/VHL players. They‘ve never drafted a player out of either league, which have been around since 2009. Haven’t drafted out of Russia since 2005.
The next few drafts they have limited picks, and very few/no high ones. They should be utilizing the talent that is being overlooked on a yearly basis.
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The org needs a complete revamp. New POHO, GM, Scouting staff, Coaching staff.
Melnyk believe in barebones management which needed his approval on everything once the one hockey guy he trusted died.
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2 guys I loved heading into their midget drafts, though to be fair I have never evaluated goalies so had a bit of a homer stance on Mercer.
We could get Mercer late, don't think we have a shot at Morin, he "should" be a top 40 pick
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I have never been great with goalies even coaching.. I had someone else handle the goalies. I was like Stop the Puck lol. Recruiting .. I usually went with someone else's recommendations unless I saw the goalie a lot.
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it would be pretty glorious to add Fantilli
Getting in the top 3 would be a huge help but Fantilli might contribute next year so a massive plus.
For fun, I just did a Tankathon spin. Got Fantilli on my 3rd spin! I think it is an omen of the future!
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