GDT: Pre-season Game #6 vs. Ottawa Senators (7PM ET on RDS, TSN2, TSN5, TSN690 & 98.5 FM)

morhilane

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I know we don't have lines yet but is anyone expected to play that played last night?
One of the D will, because "team B" at practice yesterday only had 5 (Mailloux is in a non contact jersey). They also had way too many rookies at forwards to play against Ottawa who are reportedly bringing their main squad. So expect some forwards to play again as well.
 

habsfan891

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One of the D will, because "team B" at practice yesterday only had 5 (Mailloux is in a non contact jersey). They also had way too many rookies at forwards to play against Ottawa who are reportedly bringing their main squad. So expect some forwards to play again as well.
Can I want to see the rookies play and get shelled more than watch more Drouin Dadonov Hoffman or Gallagher lol
 

morhilane

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Sens roster for tonight:
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Ottawa has an interesting team. A lot of big, good skating, skilled, young players. I think their drafting and development has done a really good job in the last 5 years and I think we are trying to do the same thing. I hated their Stone/Karlsson era team but I like this one. Their fans are still knobs though.
 

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They just don't have the defence to compete yet. When they settle on forward lines, that group is pretty deep. Sure there's some questions, but it's probably going to be pretty good. The back end will be an issue though. There'll be 2 rookies on any given night, and we'll probably see them rotating. The vets will probably be forced to play somewhat above what their place should actually be. The only offence will come from Matheson, a bit from Wideman. No one else will really produce. The rookies will take time, but I'm not sure any of them will become big point producers. Plus, I'm not sure where Matheson truly should be either. He's most likely a number 3 though.
 

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They just don't have the defence to compete yet. When they settle on forward lines, that group is pretty deep. Sure there's some questions, but it's probably going to be pretty good. The back end will be an issue though. There'll be 2 rookies on any given night, and we'll probably see them rotating. The vets will probably be forced to play somewhat above what their place should actually be. The only offence will come from Matheson, a bit from Wideman. No one else will really produce. The rookies will take time, but I'm not sure any of them will become big point producers. Plus, I'm not sure where Matheson truly should be either. He's most likely a number 3 though.
Even on offence, we have to much players that bring the same things (Hoffman/Dadonov/Drouin).

Yes Matheson should be use as #3 but he will be our #1 and he will play 23 min +. I hope we won't criticize him to much when he will have bad games because he's really not in the good chair.
 
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Ghetto Sangria

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Marty was singing Leskinen's praises. I wouldn't mind seeing if he can gain momentum to start the season. Forces Barron and Xhekaj down to Laval where they can continue developing.

He's having a similar camp to Harris I find... they both have been unspectacular but steady. Move the puck efficiently and don't seem to get caught out defensively
 

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