Ottawa Senators TIDBITS & QUICK HITS!

2,500 showed up to the open practice.

If you missed today's practice, here's the full training camp schedule -- remember, all practices are open to public:

http://senators.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=85843

http://www.ottawasun.com/2013/01/13/melnyk-fired-up-about-new-season

The most important thing we can give is to have these players come out every night — and I know they’re going to give 150% — is to give you people a winning team. That’s the best possible gift I can think of. If we can do that, we accomplish more than any free hotdog or anything that we give away.

There you have it.

SeawaySensFan wrote:http://www.ottawasun.com/2013/01/13/melnyk-fired-up-about-new-season

The most important thing we can give is to have these players come out every night — and I know they’re going to give 150% — is to give you people a winning team. That’s the best possible gift I can think of. If we can do that, we accomplish more than any free hotdog or anything that we give away.

There you have it.

A gift we pay for. Nice. Actually, I've been getting my own Christmas and birthday gifts for the last couple years. Since I typically get it online using my Visa card, technically I'm paying for it. Only difference is I also get to pick it.

Can I pick who the Sens sign, draft or trade for?

Methot is a beast. Great skater too

Big Ev wrote:Methot is a beast. Great skater too

Stupid in the gym, it's unreal.

Big Ev wrote:Methot is a beast. Great skater too

I think a lot of fans literally know nothing about this guy. Any info like this is greatly appreciated. I'm anxious to see how he and young Latendresse work out.

He's my new favourite Sen. Joking around on the ice, but battling hard and crushing guys in drills. He and Karlsson looked good together in the practice. He's gonna make Kuba look like Brian Lee.

Latendresse will basically be Foligno's replacement and just sit in front of the net.

Also, they have way too many forwards right now.

Big Ev wrote:He's my new favourite Sen. Joking around on the ice, but battling hard and crushing guys in drills. He and Karlsson looked good together in the practice. He's gonna make Kuba look like Brian Lee.

Latendresse will basically be Foligno's replacement and just sit in front of the net.

Also, they have way too many forwards right now.

Awesome. Sucks that I'll have to wait a week to see for myself but that's the way the weenie rolls.

Take it for what it's worth as it's from hockeybuzz (but not Eklund!!! It's from the chicago blogger)... He heard that the Blackhawks had been seriously considering a trade last night. Sounds exactly like what NEELY was saying.

The blogger stated it was for improvement in net, and that they held off because of the uncertainty of Steve Montador's future (dman).

The Hawks are looking to tweak the deal before pulling the trigger.

Anderson for Hammer fits every criterion. The blogger doesn't explicitly mention any names, but it does work for both teams, and it should still keep Anderson happy as he is an Illinois boy, who excels when he plays a lot of games in a season. He needs to be the full time number 1 goalie to be effective.

Can't we just throw in Ekford and call it a deal?

The Silfer Server wrote:Take it for what it's worth as it's from hockeybuzz (but not Eklund!!! It's from the chicago blogger)... He heard that the Blackhawks had been seriously considering a trade last night. Sounds exactly like what NEELY was saying.

The blogger stated it was for improvement in net, and that they held off because of the uncertainty of Steve Montador's future (dman).

The Hawks are looking to tweak the deal before pulling the trigger.

Anderson for Hammer fits every criterion. The blogger doesn't explicitly mention any names, but it does work for both teams, and it should still keep Anderson happy as he is an Illinois boy, who excels when he plays a lot of games in a season. He needs to be the full time number 1 goalie to be effective.

Can't we just throw in Ekford and call it a deal?

Not sure why we would do that. Eckford's been solid for Bingo. I think CHI wants to basically dump Hammer because they have buyers remorse with that contract. One for one is more than fair. Anderson alone makes CHI a ton better.

The Silfer Server wrote:Take it for what it's worth as it's from hockeybuzz (but not Eklund!!! It's from the chicago blogger)... He heard that the Blackhawks had been seriously considering a trade last night. Sounds exactly like what NEELY was saying.

The blogger stated it was for improvement in net, and that they held off because of the uncertainty of Steve Montador's future (dman).

The Hawks are looking to tweak the deal before pulling the trigger.

Anderson for Hammer fits every criterion. The blogger doesn't explicitly mention any names, but it does work for both teams, and it should still keep Anderson happy as he is an Illinois boy, who excels when he plays a lot of games in a season. He needs to be the full time number 1 goalie to be effective.

Can't we just throw in Ekford and call it a deal?

Just touched myself

SeawaySensFan wrote:

The Silfer Server wrote:Take it for what it's worth as it's from hockeybuzz (but not Eklund!!! It's from the chicago blogger)... He heard that the Blackhawks had been seriously considering a trade last night. Sounds exactly like what NEELY was saying.

The blogger stated it was for improvement in net, and that they held off because of the uncertainty of Steve Montador's future (dman).

The Hawks are looking to tweak the deal before pulling the trigger.

Anderson for Hammer fits every criterion. The blogger doesn't explicitly mention any names, but it does work for both teams, and it should still keep Anderson happy as he is an Illinois boy, who excels when he plays a lot of games in a season. He needs to be the full time number 1 goalie to be effective.

Can't we just throw in Ekford and call it a deal?

Not sure why we would do that. Eckford's been solid for Bingo. I think CHI wants to basically dump Hammer because they have buyers remorse with that contract. One for one is more than fair. Anderson alone makes CHI a ton better.

I disagree. I've watched a lot of Bingo games, and I have been less than impressed with that signing. I think he's being outplayed by a lot of youth on that team. While these criticisms may not be entirely fair as he's oft paired with Claesson (who has been much better lately, but still needs a lot of work), it's the way it is.

But I agree, the one for one is more than fair. They need Anderson, arguably more than we need Hjalmarsson. I say this because with Anderson, Chicago becomes cup contenders, while we solidify our defence some more, but still a ways away from being certain to make the second round.

NEELY wrote:

The Silfer Server wrote:Take it for what it's worth as it's from hockeybuzz (but not Eklund!!! It's from the chicago blogger)... He heard that the Blackhawks had been seriously considering a trade last night. Sounds exactly like what NEELY was saying.

The blogger stated it was for improvement in net, and that they held off because of the uncertainty of Steve Montador's future (dman).

The Hawks are looking to tweak the deal before pulling the trigger.

Anderson for Hammer fits every criterion. The blogger doesn't explicitly mention any names, but it does work for both teams, and it should still keep Anderson happy as he is an Illinois boy, who excels when he plays a lot of games in a season. He needs to be the full time number 1 goalie to be effective.

Can't we just throw in Ekford and call it a deal?

Just touched myself

Pretty sure you're on the wrong board. GWHockey (gone wild) is somewhere else.

The Silfer Server wrote:

SeawaySensFan wrote:

The Silfer Server wrote:Take it for what it's worth as it's from hockeybuzz (but not Eklund!!! It's from the chicago blogger)... He heard that the Blackhawks had been seriously considering a trade last night. Sounds exactly like what NEELY was saying.

The blogger stated it was for improvement in net, and that they held off because of the uncertainty of Steve Montador's future (dman).

The Hawks are looking to tweak the deal before pulling the trigger.

Anderson for Hammer fits every criterion. The blogger doesn't explicitly mention any names, but it does work for both teams, and it should still keep Anderson happy as he is an Illinois boy, who excels when he plays a lot of games in a season. He needs to be the full time number 1 goalie to be effective.

Can't we just throw in Ekford and call it a deal?

Not sure why we would do that. Eckford's been solid for Bingo. I think CHI wants to basically dump Hammer because they have buyers remorse with that contract. One for one is more than fair. Anderson alone makes CHI a ton better.

I disagree. I've watched a lot of Bingo games, and I have been less than impressed with that signing. I think he's being outplayed by a lot of youth on that team. While these criticisms may not be entirely fair as he's oft paired with Claesson (who has been much better lately, but still needs a lot of work), it's the way it is.

But I agree, the one for one is more than fair. They need Anderson, arguably more than we need Hjalmarsson. I say this because with Anderson, Chicago becomes cup contenders, while we solidify our defence some more, but still a ways away from being certain to make the second round.

could it not be Bishop + for hammer? i'm not sure I want Andersson out right now. I'd feel more confident with an andersson tandem with lehner. but i guess Bishop in Chicago isn't as attractive. mmmmhhh

Bishop makes more sense for them from a cap perspective, since they already have $65M committed to next year, with only one goalie signed, and a few sure signings to make (ie. Nick Leddy).

I couldn't see them taking Bishop though. He's still quite unproven, in the NHL, and just seems as risky as keeping Crawford.

The Silfer Server wrote:Bishop makes more sense for them from a cap perspective, since they already have $65M committed to next year, with only one goalie signed, and a few sure signings to make (ie. Nick Leddy).

I couldn't see them taking Bishop though. He's still quite unproven, in the NHL, and just seems as risky as keeping Crawford.

yeah that's what I was thinking as well. Who knows, maybe their scouts are quite high on Bishop. It's a gamble for them for sure but is it a good one?

Alfie doing his best Hartnell impression?