Linus Ullmark - Death knell of the Dorion/Melnyk era

[PatrickMcC]

Only concern would be how much he can play. They've lost 4 out Forsberg's last 5 games, and Ullmark has started 7 out of 8 in December.

Good point, we need a competent backup.

 

[Akrapovince]

just a decade of horrible headlines.

I’m not sure how you shift the culture other than winning games, so hopefully they can do that.

A new management, new coach and some new players coupled with winning can hopefully wash the stink away. Nothing fixes things like winning.

 

[Jared Dunn]

Ullmark was a good not great starter in Buffalo for several years before going to Boston, outside of his Vezina season he's been basically the same goalie his whole career and I never really understood the thought that he was entirely propped up by Boston's D

RIP but shedding the Melnyk shackles was a godsend for the organization

 

[sxvnert]

Sens fans should probably wait until end of Jan before getting excited for the playoffs.

 

[Fatass]

Sens fans should probably wait until end of Jan before getting excited for the playoffs.

Why though? The Sens got a great goalie now. He’s the guy they needed. Similar to Jersey getting Markstrom. High tempo offensive minded teams that give up high danger chances sometimes because the risks they take for rush chances. Ulmark makes the big saves at key times. So does Marky. It breeds confidence in the players to keep up their high tempo.

 

[umma gumma]

Sens fans should probably wait until end of Jan before getting excited for the playoffs.

Plenty of us are waiting until April before getting excited.

 

[NyQuil]

Sens fans should probably wait until end of Jan before getting excited for the playoffs.

I won’t believe it until it actually happens.

It’s been a long time.

 

[inthewings]

Sens fans should probably wait until end of Jan before getting excited for the playoffs.

Sens fans are rightly excited that it's almost January and the team isn't an embarrassing dumpster fire that's completely out of playoff contention

 

[Silky Johnson]

Sens fans should probably wait until end of Jan before getting excited for the playoffs.

Nah, I'll get excited now.

I don't watch sports in contemplative silence or with cautious optimism.

It's supposed to be fun...

Sens fans are rightly excited that it's almost January and the team isn't an embarrassing dumpster fire that's completely out of playoff contention

Totes.

I won’t believe it until it actually happens.

It’s been a long time.

It's OK @NyQuil. I know Pierre Dorrion and Eugene Melnyk hurt you but you need to learn to love again.

 

[NyQuil]

It's OK @NyQuil. I know Pierre Dorrion and Eugene Melnyk hurt you but you need to learn to love again.

Love takes time and commitment.

What you're talking about is the idle flirtation stage which is fun but not necessarily long-lasting.

 

[SpezDispenser]

Sens fans should probably wait until end of Jan before getting excited for the playoffs.

Holy crap, count me as someone who will wait until we actually lock in a spot before getting excited.

 

[Silky Johnson]

Love takes time and commitment.

What you're talking about is the idle flirtation stage which is fun but not necessarily long-lasting.

Holy crap, count me as someone who will wait until we actually lock in a spot before getting excited.

f*** that. I'm going to get excited each and every win.

This team is different then the last 7 years. We have a good mix of dmen that can play on both sides of the puck. Zub coming back will already improve that.

We have three legit star players including a top 10C and best power forward in the game.

And finally we have a goalie with an elite history playing great

Better management and coaching.

Call me a fool in love but this team is exciting and I am enjoying every minute we are in contention!