GDT: Final Preseason Game vs. Ottawa Senators (6:30PM ET on TVA Sports, TSN690 & 98.5 FM)

[McGees]

Sens lineup

Wow, all the goons + hiding baby Strudel - they really do wanna turn this into a clown show.

 

[Kennerback]

Wow, all the goons + hiding baby Strudel - they really do wanna turn this into a clown show.

Yes. I really hope Gorton is on the phone with Laval. He was fired in New York because he didn’t protect his players (not because of losing). Let’s not have history repeat itself.

 

[Runner77]

I've been saying this forever, we need some more size/toughness added or its going to be a season of injuries and liberties. Edmundson will help if he ever returns. The braintrust must see this, right?

Gorton apparently learned that lesson as Rags’ GM when Wilson mugged Panarin and took him out: Rangers' Longtime Failure to Protect Players Led to Wilson Incident

What will he be doing about it now, since Ottawa is making their goonery a game strategy that we’re likely to see over the rest of the season? Don’t want to see our best players get hurt, there needs to be deterrence and accountability.

 

[Kennerback]

Gorton learned that lesson as Rags’ GM when Wilson mugged Panarin and took him out: Rangers' Longtime Failure to Protect Players Led to Wilson Incident

What will he be doing about it now, since Ottawa is making their goonery a game strategy that we’re likely to see over the rest of the season? Don’t want to see our best players get hurt, there needs to be deterrence and accountability.

The story in New York was their star players got mugged and they relied on the NHL Discipline Commitee to protect them instead of getting a tougher lineup. And of course the NHL Discipline Commitee and Parros don’t do much. They cleaned house because of this.

 

[Mrb1p]

So what exactly do you want lol?
23 out of 23 guys who can scrap?
We need to have a 4th line of just goons?
So what get a Dave Cemenko on with Suzuki and Caufield for 10 years..?
"Omg need to add size everywhere" ok but can they play f***ing hockey too?

You guys are doing this backwards lol, you dont GET a Xhekaj and go "omfg we need to surround him with Fighters"
You GET a Xhekaj to help insulate the talent

Damn bro why you gotta be so angry all the time

Life aint that serious cus, chill.

 

[Runner77]

Time for Arber to claim a few more Sens players as his bitches:

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If their 3 goons take turns and challenge Arber at the end of his shifts, he’s constantly going to be at a disadvantage. Hughes needed to see this coming.

I think where putting way to much on DJ Smith comments. No Sens player will try to injure our stars players. They are just ready if we try to play a physical game on them.

Ugh … this ain’t NATO. If they’re carrying 3 goons in their lineup, chances are they’re planning to use them and their special skills.

 

[EveryDay]

Xhekaj is going to beat another Sens player tonight, 10$ on it.

 

[Milhouse40]

Time for Arber to claim a few more Sens players as his bitches:

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But I would go the opposite way.....let's do nothing about it.
I think that would piss them off them even more.

 

[Vachon23]

If their 3 goons take turns and challenge Arber at the end of his shifts, he’s constantly going to be at a disadvantage. Hughes needed to see this coming.


Ugh … this ain’t NATO. If they’re carrying 3 goons in their lineup, chances are they’re planning to use them and their special skills.

They sit there regular players and it’s not like if they where the only AHL player dress. Xhakaj and Anderson maybe are gonna have visit but I don’t see this going farther then that

 

[Redux91]

Damn bro why you gotta be so angry all the time

Life aint that serious cus, chill.

Lol yes yes you're soooooo laid back and sooooo cool *swoon*
If you actually were that you wouldn't be freaking out about needing an anbundance people that can FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT

Xhekaj can fight, great
Oh no! this team looks like it dressed 2 fighters, well we GOTTA get another fighter!
Oh SHIT sens have 3 fighters?? Go to DEFCON 1!! GET BGL
Like come on man lol
What do you REALLY want

 

[rickthegoon]

DJ turning this into a clown show

What's the deal ? They're planning to triple team Jackeye?
It's pretty hilarious that an undrafted 20y.o. that is still unsur of actually making the roster is the talk of the town in Ottawa

 

[Mrb1p]

Lol yes yes you're soooooo laid back and sooooo cool *swoon*
If you actually were that you wouldn't be freaking out about needing an anbundance people that can FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT

Xhekaj can fight, great
Oh no! this team looks like it dressed 2 fighters, well we GOTTA get another fighter!
Oh SHIT sens have 3 fighters?? Go to DEFCON 1!! GET BGL
Like come on man lol
What do you REALLY want

I want Xhekaj to not have to fight every game.

I want kids to be able to express themselves without being scared on the ice.

 

[ToNedOuT]

Xhekaj will probably spend his off-seasons in Ottawa livin rent free.

 

[Runner77]

They sit there regular players and it’s not like if they where the only AHL player dress. Xhakaj and Anderson maybe are gonna have visit but I don’t see this going farther then that

I hope you’re right but their head coach coming out with a promise after the previous game and to actually add those goons in his lineup for tonight’s game, tells me they’re not there for decoration.

 

[morhilane]

If their 3 goons take turns and challenge Arber at the end of his shifts, he’s constantly going to be at a disadvantage. Hughes needed to see this coming.

Watson and Kastelic already had a taste of Arber, both initiated it, both regretted it. Sabourin was chased from a game just for running his mouth (right after the Kastelic/Xhekaj fight).

They aren't there to scare Xhekaj, although I expect Sabourin to try to do something to him since he haven't yet.

They are there to make the Sens look big and mean, because DJ Smith is a bully and his inferiority complex is showing at 110% when playing against the Habs (and the Leafs too apparently).

 

[Redux91]

I want Xhekaj to not have to fight every game.

I want kids to be able to express themselves without being scared on the ice.

It's definitely a bit of a Paradox lol

In a perfect world you dont want him fighting every single game,
But for all we know he doesnt mind fighting and certainly CAN handle himself,

His edginess and nastiness is a huge part of his game that makes him HIM, but with that comes the odd scrap, and with every scrap comes the chance of injury

I dont know what the solution is to the equation, but I just dont think more scrappers is the answer

But guys like Pezz and to a certain extent Anderson stick up for teammates all the time, I mean that's plenty no? You cant have like 5 goons on a team lol

 

[HabsCowboysOwn]

At this point I’d be fine with not playing Ottawa for the next decade, so tired of seeing these clowns. Also, what a joke that they’re allowed to ice this AHL goon squad tonight when it‘s obvious their only goal will be to target and potentially injure our young players. Reminds me of the Randy Carlyle truculence era Leafs, irrelevant franchises think alike I guess.

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Wow, all the goons + hiding baby Strudel - they really do wanna turn this into a clown show.

Eh, they've pretty much played their entire lineup last 3 games versus us, so not surprised about this. Just sucks for Maritimes fans who probably would have liked to have seen at least a few of their top players.

It is pretty funny how the Sens are so scared of a 21 year old rookie who hasn't played a single professional game yet (just exhibition).

The X-man cometh ....

 

[MarkovsKnee]

I want Xhekaj to not have to fight every game.

I want kids to be able to express themselves without being scared on the ice.

Yeah, I don't want Xhekaj fighting every game too. Teams will play their goons when he's in the lineup & he'll be challenged, but he's a hockey player with talent too. He has top 4 upside. Fighting isn't going to help him grow as a player.

 

[Mrb1p]

It's definitely a bit of a Paradox lol

In a perfect world you dont want him fighting every single game,
But for all we know he doesnt mind fighting and certainly CAN handle himself,

His edginess and nastiness is a huge part of his game that makes him HIM, but with that comes the odd scrap, and with every scrap comes the chance of injury

I dont know what the solution is to the equation, but I just dont think more scrappers is the answer

But guys like Pezz and to a certain extent Anderson stick up for teammates all the time, I mean that's plenty no? You cant have like 5 goons on a team lol

Hes had 3 scraps in a matter of 8 games, thats a record breaking 30 scraps in a season. Its not "odd" anymore.

 

[Canadienna]

Slaf with Pitlick as his C again?

Damn. Wanted more SlafDachsky.

 

[HomaridII]

I'm a little worried they take a shot at Caufield and Dach again.

Scheduling 4 pre-season games against the same team is incredibly f***ing stupid.

Specially the sens. Only thing worst would have been the leafs. Who thought of this.

 

[ArtPeur]

Will this be the lineup on opening day?

 

[Runner77]

Watson and Kastelic already had a taste of Arber, both initiated it, both regretted it. Sabourin was chased from a game just for running his mouth (right after the Kastelic/Xhekaj fight).

They aren't there to scare Xhekaj, although I expect Sabourin to try to do something to him since he haven't yet.

They are there to make the Sens look big and mean, because DJ Smith is a bully and his inferiority complex is showing at 110% when playing against the Habs (and the Leafs too apparently).

Expected experience by fans in attendance tonight:

“I went to the fights and a hockey game broke out.”

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Hes had 3 scraps in a matter of 8 games, thats a record breaking 30 scraps in a season. Its not "odd" anymore.

Yeah, but they were all against Ottawa. That's not a normal organization. They have huge insecurities around Montreal/Toronto teams.