I've never done any sports gambling before.....but I may put some money down on Ottawa this year. I love your roster. Darkhorse Cup winners this coming year. I think the odds will be insane pre-season.
Confirmed Signing with Link: [OTT] F Claude Giroux signs with the Senators (3 years, $6.5M AAV)
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Yep, and not too far on the horizon, Buffalo has been quietly adding some serious young talent by the draft. This division has a bit of everything. Some of the old, same, and look out for the young guns. Ottawa and Buffalo. That day is coming soon, you can sort of see it on the horizon.
Lindholm-McAvoy
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Those are the 3 players that make Boston better
Bergeron-Krejic and maybe Kessel will be back.
Right now I have Ottawa at 9th in the east
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Hard not to respect the moves Dorion is making this off-season. This would be one more good one, though of course the contract and term will dictate just how good.
If you count teams that are a sure shot worse than Sens and who should be below in the standings, you end up with
NYI, PHI, CBJ, MTL, DET, BUF
Same exercise with teams who are better
TOR, TBL, FLO, CAR, WAS, PIT
That means Sens will be fighting for a playoffs spot with NYR, NJD, maybe BOS
NYI, PHI, CBJ, MTL, DET, BUF
Same exercise with teams who are better
TOR, TBL, FLO, CAR, WAS, PIT
That means Sens will be fighting for a playoffs spot with NYR, NJD, maybe BOS
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They have to make the playoffs with that roster.
& Bostons worry is that McAvoy& Marchand could miss 20-25 games to start the season
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He bought a home 10 mins from the arena, his wife is from Ottawa, he lives there in the offseason, he grew up and played hockey in the Ottawa area....let the man come home.
Don't care if he's 34...the experience and knowledge he will transfer to guys like Tkachuk, Stutzle, Norris..etc is priceless.
Don't care if he's 34...the experience and knowledge he will transfer to guys like Tkachuk, Stutzle, Norris..etc is priceless.
Duke749
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You sons of guns might get a pretty good contract too! Ottawa should be a fun team to watch next year.
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I think this would be a terrific signing for Ottawa; though, the term could be a factor of concern.
I'd like for the Senators to be good... just not too good, lol. I was afraid they'd be wallowing for awhile longer, but I love the newfound aggressiveness. Senators fans must be pretty happy.
They're in a tough division, though. I see a lot of people writing the Bruins off, which I think could be a mistake.
I'd like for the Senators to be good... just not too good, lol. I was afraid they'd be wallowing for awhile longer, but I love the newfound aggressiveness. Senators fans must be pretty happy.
They're in a tough division, though. I see a lot of people writing the Bruins off, which I think could be a mistake.
are they? didn't realize that. I'd still take Rangers over them, I think they'll be a bubble team this year.
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The team that went to the conference finals back to back a few years ago?
Not sure I completely agree with your lists. We'll have to see how FA shakes out. Even if we get a good forward, we still need a defenseman. Unless we bridge Norris and our other two forward RFAs come in pretty low, the only way we can add a top 4 guy is to actually clear out Zaitsev and Brown. Two things that haven't been done quite yet.
Even then, I think we're fighting hard to take a spot. Need Stützle to complete the break out, DeBrincat to gel, Sanderson to perform, goalies to continue to punch above their weight class, etc.
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I’m not saying Was will be good but just that they are getting Kuemper.
They are at the very end of their run
Im not sure if I am happy for Ottawa fans or not. They slum it for years pinching pennies, then here comes the franchise player of the next generation and they throw it into gear and start icing a real team. It's got to be an exciting time to be a fan for them though.
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sounds good but everyone saying we will may playoffs next year is over reacting florida tampa toronto all still way better.. boston slipping but still good and buffafo/detriot also improving
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It's not really a coincidence that Melnyk croaks and then Pierre suddenly starts making solid moves.
I've always said it; Pierre, while a good hockey man, was always kept in shackles by Melnyk. He had to become a yes man to keep his job as GM because Melnyk did not listen to him as opposed to Murray before him, who it is well known was able to stand up to Melnyk all these years.
Now that Eugene is gone, I imagine his daughters are not at all as involved in the hockey ops decisions and thus Pierre is given carte Blanche to run things his way; which would explain why he fired McGuire, a Melnyk hire who probably was being groomed to replace him eventually, when Eugene's corpse was barely cold.
All this to say, I'm happy Pierre is doing everything he can to right the ship and redeem the past few years. I'm sure he'll try his best to sign Giroux and if he does, Sens are that much more of a playoff contender.
I've always said it; Pierre, while a good hockey man, was always kept in shackles by Melnyk. He had to become a yes man to keep his job as GM because Melnyk did not listen to him as opposed to Murray before him, who it is well known was able to stand up to Melnyk all these years.
Now that Eugene is gone, I imagine his daughters are not at all as involved in the hockey ops decisions and thus Pierre is given carte Blanche to run things his way; which would explain why he fired McGuire, a Melnyk hire who probably was being groomed to replace him eventually, when Eugene's corpse was barely cold.
All this to say, I'm happy Pierre is doing everything he can to right the ship and redeem the past few years. I'm sure he'll try his best to sign Giroux and if he does, Sens are that much more of a playoff contender.
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There’s Metro as well and that’s why people are saying that.
And would it really be all that surprising if Ottawa was able to push a team down in the Atlantic?
They have a dynamic top6 that should be improving.
They have potentially 2 studs on the blueline as well
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I fully expect the Sens to compete with a very good chance at making the playoffs, but I wouldn't call them cup contenders yet.
Cool to see Giroux go home (if he does). Good offseason for the Sens. Fans must be stoked.
Ya I agree. The shoe is gonna drop soon, I'm guessing this will be the year, all it'll take is one injury to a core player. Either them or Boston, possibly both, might not make the cut.
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I know it's a big IF, but let's play the game...
IF the Sens add Giroux AND a legit top 4 Dman without sacrificing any roster players other than Connor Brown, where do you think they stand?
Not suggesting anything. Just genuinely asking as you're an "outsider" and I'm way too giddy as a Sens fan right now to be reasonable in my expectations. haha
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