GDT: Senators @ Canucks | 10PM | CBC/SN | "It doesn't matter if it's ugly" EDITION

[bicboi64]

Why did Dorion acquire Brown. We already had 2 Browns that didn't work out.

3rd Brown's the charm?

 

[Cosmix]

Sens are not ready yet, still a work in progress....

Do we keep our draft pick if it's a top 10 pick?

Only if it is a top 5 2023 Pick which likely means a lottery win.

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

Our prized acquisition, Talbot, has not been much better.

Talbot has had a rough season but him being similar/equal to Mandolese isn’t really worth discussing in my opinion

 

[Loach]

Is it?

At least 2 years. C'mon my man! You always pencil draft picks into the starting lineup 6 seconds after they were drafted. Lol! You do it! Don't deny! Hahahhaa!

 

[aragorn]

At least 2 years. C'mon my man! You always pencil draft picks into the starting lineup 6 seconds after they were drafted. Lol! You do it! Don't deny! Hahahhaa!

We'll see.

 

[Loach]

We'll see.

Ooohhh. Aragorn dropping the gauntlet! Just laughing with you. Not picking a fight. I hope you're right.

 

[Cosmix]

I can't believe Mads isn't as good as a 27 year old Dominic Hasek.

I wish Mads was 6'7 wide rather than 6'7 tall!

 

[Cosmix]

We added Sanderson, Giroux, and Debrincat, had a full season of Chabot, in addition to our young players getting better with age, yet we still have about the same 5 on 5 Goal differential as last year, worse than f***ing Montreal.

We should be much better than that.

Guy Boucher could fix the GA part!

 

[coladin]

Batherson is not a star player.

He's a complementary player. A good shot and absolutely nothing else.

He was an All-Star last year

 

[Cosmix]

They need a hard ass coach or a respected coach, not a buddy coach who is more concerned about keeping them happy rather than winning.

These players are spoiled from money, ice time and excessive coddling. Need someone to give their ass a kick.

This team needs a coaching staff that can implement a tight checking defensive system in the D zone. There is too much watching and waiting without marking a man. In addition, there are some players who need some 1 on 1 with the coaching staff to correct their defensive deficiencies.

He was an All-Star last year

He isn't an All-Star this season.

 

[coladin]

This team needs a coaching staff that can implement a tight checking defensive system in the D zone. There is too much watching and waiting without marking a man. In addition, there are some players who need some 1 on 1 with the coaching staff to correct their defensive deficiencies.


He isn't an All-Star this season.

Neither is DeBrincat, who is also considered a star.

 

[Cosmix]

Talbot has had a rough season but him being similar/equal to Mandolese isn’t really worth discussing in my opinion

I was referring to Sogaard.

 

[aragorn]

Why are people upset with this team? They are so much better than last yr, most of the so called experts had them fighting for a playoff spot & that is exactly where they are half way through March. How many people here thought they were out of it in November?

They are still a very young team & are learning as they go, with the number of players under 25 yrs old I would think the future looks very bright with more good young players coming. It's not about this yr, but every yr moving forward now.

 

[Adele Dazeem]

Why are people upset with this team? They are so much better than last yr, most of the so called experts had them fighting for a playoff spot & that is exactly where they are half way through March. How many people here thought they were out of it in November?

They are still a very young team & are learning as they go, with the number of players under 25 yrs old I would think the future looks very bright with more good young players coming. It's not about this yr, but every yr moving forward now.

People want Playoffs, can you blame them? Losing to Vancouver and Chicago is just deflating after the balloon is about to pop.

 

[Cosmix]

3rd Brown's the charm?

5th Brown perhaps.

EDIT: Josh, Logan, Connor, Patrick, and ??????

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Yes DJ! Don’t change a thing!

 

[Golden_Jet]

Why are people upset with this team? They are so much better than last yr, most of the so called experts had them fighting for a playoff spot & that is exactly where they are half way through March. How many people here thought they were out of it in November?

They are still a very young team & are learning as they go, with the number of players under 25 yrs old I would think the future looks very bright with more good young players coming. It's not about this yr, but every yr moving forward now.

Agreed, I had us pegged at 88 points before season. Just short of playoffs.

 

[bicboi64]

5th Brown perhaps.

EDIT: Josh, Logan, Connor, Patrick, and ??????

He's not a player but amybe we can get JT Brown to be a tv analyst for us. Got load up on em Browns

 

[aragorn]

People want Playoffs, can you blame them? Losing to Vancouver and Chicago is just deflating after the balloon is about to pop.

That's understandable, but they should also appreciate how good this young team & players are & how much better their future potential is looking.

 

[Loach]

Why are people upset with this team? They are so much better than last yr, most of the so called experts had them fighting for a playoff spot & that is exactly where they are half way through March. How many people here thought they were out of it in November?

They are still a very young team & are learning as they go, with the number of players under 25 yrs old I would think the future looks very bright with more good young players coming. It's not about this yr, but every yr moving forward now.

Maybe because the mistakes and bad play are the same. The deployment and choices are the same. Same as when DJ started. Young players are progressing and good players are being added...the problems stay the same. This could be where the frustration comes from.

 

[aragorn]

Maybe because the mistakes and bad play are the same. The deployment and choices are the same. Same as when DJ started. Young players are progressing and good players are being added...the problems stay the same. This could be where the frustration comes from.

You're right, but that is also because the team is still young & making young player mistakes, I've mentioned it numerous times. But that does not take away from the fact that the team is also much improved from last yr & if we look at the bigger picture this team is being set up for a very promising future with more good young players coming.

I had them missing the playoffs this yr & making them next yr & making a strong push next yr. But we have to be a lot luckier with injuries & goaltending next yr which has been unbelievably unlucky this yr.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

That 2nd line really got caved possession wise vs the Canucks 5v5

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It’s hasn’t worked all year.

Sogaard was pretty bad for us, but its not like we gave him a fighting chance. We gave Demko a night off with our lack of shots on net.

Pathetic

The only questionable goal is the 4th one. He had to face TWO 2 on 0s. That was their 2nd and 3rd goals. And the first goal requires a legitimate great save which he didn’t make. I’m impressed he kept it at only 4-0

 

[Union2017]

Why are people upset with this team? They are so much better than last yr, most of the so called experts had them fighting for a playoff spot & that is exactly where they are half way through March. How many people here thought they were out of it in November?

They are still a very young team & are learning as they go, with the number of players under 25 yrs old I would think the future looks very bright with more good young players coming. It's not about this yr, but every yr moving forward now.

I am not upset when they lose to Boston or Oilers or Pens even. But when we are fighting for that wild card spot and lose to Chicago, a terrible team this year, or to Vancouver, that’s worth being upset about IMO. If we don’t make playoffs because we lost the games vs Avalanche, Bruins, Canes, Lightning and Leafs in March, than so be it. They are above us at this point , we are not experienced enough yet. But sh&tting the bed vs Calgary for example is terrible and should not be happening. That’s why I am upset. We talk about a character and being feisty but then look at these games that we should be winning. Look at those odd man rushes that we allow in both games (Blackhawks and Canucks). Tell me that’s normal and we should just be OK with it

 

[Loach]

You're right, but that is also because the team is still young & making young player mistakes, I've mentioned it numerous times. But that does not take away from the fact that the team is also much improved from last yr & if we look at the bigger picture this team is being set up for a very promising future with more good young players coming.

I had them missing the playoffs this yr & making them next yr & making a strong push next yr. But we have to be a lot luckier with injuries & goaltending next yr which has been unbelievably unlucky this yr.

The players are not that young anymore. Look at games played.

 

[aragorn]

The players are not that young anymore. Look at games played.

They have quite a few under 25 yrs old ...

Tkachuk - 23 yrs old
Stutzle - 21
Batherson - 24
DeBrincat - 25
Pinto - 22
Kastelic - 24
Gauthier - 25
Kelly - 23
Chychrun - 24
Sanderson - 20
Brannstrom 23
Sogaard - 22
Norris - 23

Formenton - 23
JBD - 22
Thomson - 22
Greig - 20
Boucher - 20
Jarventie - 20
Sokolov - 22
Ostapchuk 20
Kleven - 20