Player Discussion Tyler Kleven (D) at 44th Overall (Sens traded up)

[sennysensen]

I didn't realize Kleven was so good. It says a lot that Arizona wanted him, Greig, or Sogaard in the Chychrun trade. Given this, I assume he's now a much better prospect than the disappointing Thomson, or the unskilled limited JBD.

Can't wait to see him crush some opponents!

 

[jake1]

How’s kleven been he’s played most of the season on the top pairing right?

Top pair all year. He's gotten more refined with his first pass, definitely trying to think the game better. I think he still needs to fill into his large frame. He may get pushed around on the boards by shorter stockier guys who can get leverage on him. I think by the time he's wearing his man muscles at 24-25 he'll be much more effective than he is now.

 

[Larionov]

Here's how I understand Kleven's contract situation. IIRC, because he is past junior age, (he's 21 now) his contract can't "slide" - rather, he burns a year of his ELC the minute he signs it. (Someone feel free to correct me if I got that wrong.) Also, although he is waiver exempt, he was not on Belleville's roster on the "clear day" a couple of days ago, which means that he is ineligible to play in the playoffs for Belleville. (They're in tough to make it anyway.) Of course, Kleven has yet to sign because is in NCAA, and loses his eligibility the second he signs a pro contract. The other possibility is that he signs an Amateur Tryout Agreement with Belleville and holds off signing with us, but I fail to see what is in that for him - guys coming out of NCAA want to burn a year of that ELC right away. He could, of course, go back to NCAA, play another year, and become a UFA as of August 2024, but he'd have to sign a fairly identical ELC with that new team anyway.

Like I say, if anyone has a better fix on it let me know, but that's how I understand it...

 

[Icelevel]

Sens traded up


Who cares

Can’t wait till he gets here though. Even if they traded down.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

 

[PatrickEaves]

 

[BankStreetParade]

Jesus Christ. When is this guy going to stop with the over the top takes? Here's how simple it is:
"Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion: "I went and saw Tyler Kleven this year and came away so impressed with him. We're really looking forward to having him make an impact for this team."

 

[IranCondraAffair]

Was it the proudest day of his life though? Or whatever he said? Pierre is prone to hyperbole.

 

[PatrickEaves]

Jesus Christ. When is this guy going to stop with the over the top takes? Here's how simple it is:
"Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion: "I went and saw Tyler Kleven this year and came away so impressed with him. We're really looking forward to having him make an impact for this team."

Yeah, but then we couldn't meme him. Dorion is just thinking about us internet degenerates.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Senator for Life.
Proudest Day
8th Day God created Tyler Kleven
Klevie Klevie Klevie
High Character Kid

He'd beat the shit out of Antoine daily.

 

[Ice-Tray]

Jesus Christ. When is this guy going to stop with the over the top takes? Here's how simple it is:
"Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion: "I went and saw Tyler Kleven this year and came away so impressed with him. We're really looking forward to having him make an impact for this team."

Oh come on, relax.

The guy is excitable and effusive, and very positive. Nothing wrong with that. We all talk about how tired we all are of bland responses, but get all cringy when someone shows some genuine emotions.

Just chalk it up as a quirky Pierrism and let it go.

 

[HSF]

Dorion is so cringe sometimes

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

lol Pierre just has to stop

 

[DustyZ]

lol Pierre just has to stop

Giving too much credit to the competition. I think we're making it.

Funny about Pierre, yes

 

[KingAlfie11]

I couldn't care less what Dorion says, what matters is what he does and doesn't do as a GM, and frankly since Melnyk passed away, Dorion has been pretty impressive and one of the best GM and the league!! Of course he's not a sweet talker like Steve Yzerman

 

[DrEasy]

Is it bad that I'm rooting against UND so we get to see Kleven with Belleville (and possibly a couple of games with the Sens) ASAP this year?

 

[OD99]

If the Senators remain in the hunt for a playoff spot I don't see how he gets a game with Ottawa.

If we surpass and have a spot locked up or it becomes clear we are out then he might get in there but I expect he is in Belleville to finish the season.

 

[Ice-Tray]

If the Senators remain in the hunt for a playoff spot I don't see how he gets a game with Ottawa.

If we surpass and have a spot locked up or it becomes clear we are out then he might get in there but I expect he is in Belleville to finish the season.

Injuries

 

[Icelevel]

lol Pierre just has to stop

Ha I love that bobby said that. Props to bobby.
Is this the new show? These three hosts? Cause it’s good.
Or is yorkie a guest?

 

[OD99]

Injuries

Maybe but you have 7 D here and then some in Belleville already.

I guess it depends on how ready they feel.he is.

 

[SensHulk]

Ha I love that bobby said that. Props to bobby.
Is this the new show? These three hosts? Cause it’s good.
Or is yorkie a guest?

Yup that’s the new show, all three are regular hosts and it’s awesome. Easily the best sens podcast

 

[Butchy Dakkar]

delete - all my PD in front of camera jokes were unoriginal and late

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Ha I love that bobby said that. Props to bobby.
Is this the new show? These three hosts? Cause it’s good.
Or is yorkie a guest?

3 hosts

 

[BankStreetParade]

Oh come on, relax.

The guy is excitable and effusive, and very positive. Nothing wrong with that. We all talk about how tired we all are of bland responses, but get all cringy when someone shows some genuine emotions.

Just chalk it up as a quirky Pierrism and let it go.

I disagree. This isn't a quirk, it's just a weird thing to say. You can be excited about someone without having to venture into hyperbolic quips to make your point. I've never been more excited about this team, yet the thought of adopting the players has never crossed my mind because it's weird.

 

[playasRus]

Dorion is so cringe sometimes

Dorky cringe. Better than asshole cringe. Makes us laugh at him, at least.

As long as he doesn't say/do anything detrimental to team chemistry, e.g. "I went to see Kleven, I can't wait til we have some real size and toughness on the d-corp."