GDT: GAME 1 | PANTHERS VS SENATORS | THE ULLMARK ERA BEGINS | Thu Oct 10, 2024, 7PM

[SpezDispenser]

Hot (and unpopular) take: I hope they don't bring back Giroux. Nothing against him, but I think Father Time has come for the Claudefather. He has disappeared since the second half of last year, so my opinion is not just based on this first game.

Halliday working out as a top 6 for us next year would be a very pleasant miracle.

No sir. He's still got the wheels to keep up imo and his hockey iq is off the charts, as is his skill as a passer.

Father time will get him eventually, but it won't be for a few years.

Plus, he's in astounding shape (it appears). Looks like he models his workouts after alfie. Really strong core, almost never falls, can fend off players and maintain puck control.

An off the chart hockey iq mixed with a rigorous workout regime can have any player going into their late 30s. But very few have the combination...

 

[Silky Johnson]

I'll be watching more Sens games now.

As a Bruins fan, I've never hated you guys. I hope this season goes well. It's been awhile for you all. Wishing y'all success in the upcoming season.

Nice! Back at ya.

And the great things is we can all hate the Habs together!

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

First time since prime Anderson I’ve felt confident in a goalie.

What a difference that makes.

Same way they used to have Phillips-Volchenkov and you could feel extremely confident. Sens are getting that mojo back with Sanderson and Ullmark, it’s extremely, extremely exciting and promising.

And Ullmark unlike prime Anderson is also a great puckmover.

 

[Micklebot]

And Ullmark unlike prime Anderson is also a great puckmover.

And presumably can stop a wrap around.

 

[JD1]

Hot (and unpopular) take: I hope they don't bring back Giroux. Nothing against him, but I think Father Time has come for the Claudefather. He has disappeared since the second half of last year, so my opinion is not just based on this first game.

Halliday working out as a top 6 for us next year would be a very pleasant miracle.

Claude isn't a particularly fast skater. Hasn't been for years. It's why he doesn't play center which used to be his position before hip surgery

The good news with Claude is
High end faceoff guy
Excellent PP player
Excellent hockey IQ

I suspect we'll see him drop into the high 50s point wise. But they can keep him at a lower price. He clearly intends to live here post hockey. I could very much see a year to year thing after this season. Google says he's made 92.5 M in his career so he should be good. Would be awesome to see him do a 2M one year type deal to leave cap space on the table

 

[GCK]

Claude isn't a particularly fast skater. Hasn't been for years. It's why he doesn't play center which used to be his position before hip surgery

The good news with Claude is
High end faceoff guy
Excellent PP player
Excellent hockey IQ

I suspect we'll see him drop into the high 50s point wise. But they can keep him at a lower price. He clearly intends to live here post hockey. I could very much see a year to year thing after this season. Google says he's made 92.5 M in his career so he should be good. Would be awesome to see him do a 2M one year type deal to leave cap space on the table

2M for Giroux is insulting. 4-5M.

 

[Golden_Jet]

It's a reference to Jimmy Stewart who acted in that and many other excellent films.

Ya that’s what I was saying, by mentioning that movie in particular, as I don’t see him watching any of his other movies.

 

[Agent Zuuuub]

2M for Giroux is insulting. 4-5M.

Maybe a cup is more important to him than an extra 2 m though.

 

[JD1]

2M for Giroux is insulting. 4-5M.

I wasn't meaning to insult the man nor imply that was his worth

The opposite really

He's going to be 37 this year. This is his hometown. It's where he'll live post career. I can really see him being one of those guys that leaves a lot on the table in order to help the team.

 

[GCK]

Maybe a cup is more important to him than an extra 2 m though.

If he says give me 2M then sure.

 

[Cosmix]

Spezza's last contract with TML was for $0.7M.

I am not saying that is what Giroux should sign for if he wants to continue playing hockey for Ottawa.

Let's see what Giroux can contribute this season b4 discussing the amount he should be paid .

 

[bicboi64]

Claude isn't a particularly fast skater. Hasn't been for years. It's why he doesn't play center which used to be his position before hip surgery

The good news with Claude is
High end faceoff guy
Excellent PP player
Excellent hockey IQ

I suspect we'll see him drop into the high 50s point wise. But they can keep him at a lower price. He clearly intends to live here post hockey. I could very much see a year to year thing after this season. Google says he's made 92.5 M in his career so he should be good. Would be awesome to see him do a 2M one year type deal to leave cap space on the table

He's a beast on the PK too because of his IQ and FO! If he does any one year type deals around $2 million, we'll have a bargain

 

[Cosmix]

He's a beast on the PK too because of his IQ and FO! If he does any one year type deals around $2 million, we'll have a bargain

Claude is a little slow to be on the PK where quick acceleration is an important asset to defend against the other team's top offensive players. I like his IQ and his FO skills but not his speed.