Clouston Extended for 2 years!!

Playing that type of game we were more than successful, and we didnt exactly light it up on the score board. Hopefully this gives some people and fans a little bit of a wider persepctive on what wins games in the NHL.

Hard work, gutsy, and working hard with and without the puck wins games in the NHL and always will. Guess who was held scoreless in those games and was a none factor.

I'm pretty sure everyone noticed that. Spezza and Comrie were both non-factors in last night's game.

It was nice to see Heatley finally get out of his funk too.

Shannon threw more hits than Spezz and Comrie combined. That definitely says a lot.


I'm still not comfortable giving up on Spezza right now, he's still young enough to give him more of a chance, and he's had some awesome games lately. Except of course for last night.

Now I'm obsessed with Ryan Kesler. I want him - and I'm prepared to offer Spezza.

SensGirl11 wrote:I'm pretty sure everyone noticed that. Spezza and Comrie were both non-factors in last night's game.

It was nice to see Heatley finally get out of his funk too.

Shannon threw more hits than Spezz and Comrie combined. That definitely says a lot.


I'm still not comfortable giving up on Spezza right now, he's still young enough to give him more of a chance, and he's had some awesome games lately. Except of course for last night.

The thing with Spezza is, you cant afford to wait it out anymore. This was supposed to be his year to shut everyone up and now there are only more questions.

I think Spezza for Phaneuf and maybe Jokinen is more likely. Something like that.

SeawaySensFan wrote:I think Spezza for Phaneuf and maybe Jokinen is more likely. Something like that.

Jokinen is horrible. He gave the puck up at center ice at least 3 times yesterday and didn't even bother skating back. Pass!

Phaneuf is equally horrible right now, but I'd take him and hope to goodness that he rebounds (which I think he will).

Neely4Life wrote:
The thing with Spezza is, you cant afford to wait it out anymore. This was supposed to be his year to shut everyone up and now there are only more questions.

I'm a pretty hardcore Spezza fan, and even I'll concede that there are way more questions than answers right now.

meh, Dany Heatley is still an a$$hole as far as im concerned. It seems to me that his resurgence as of late is more motivated by him getting 40 goals than the team winning. Until he plays consistent for a few weeks I won'T buy into anything.

100% there are. Last year there was no question he deserved another year, last year there was no question he would get you a PPG, last year there was no question that he was worth the dollars he signed for.

Now, its not just about his defensive play or determination, its gone way beyond that and I think the Sens pull the plug on him because they have to move on in a directions where the entire team can be successful.

marakh wrote:meh, Dany Heatley is still an a$$hole as far as im concerned. It seems to me that his resurgence as of late is more motivated by him getting 40 goals than the team winning. Until he plays consistent for a few weeks I won'T buy into anything.

I think he is an a$$hole and a quitter too, but even in his off year, he got 40 friggin goals. Its actually amazing and cant be ignored.

Neely4Life wrote:100% there are. Last year there was no question he deserved another year, last year there was no question he would get you a PPG, last year there was no question that he was worth the dollars he signed for.

Now, its not just about his defensive play or determination, its gone way beyond that and I think the Sens pull the plug on him because they have to move on in a directions where the entire team can be successful.

Can't argue that, it might well happen.

I'm at the point where stats don't interest me anymore. I see a dozen guys that give 100% and a few others that don't. I am more happy with Spezza in the Clouston area than Heatley. Actually I think Spezza, under Clouston, has improved in a lot of areas. He may have not been a factor last night, but it's been 30 games that he gives more effort, improved faceoffs, his shot is deadlier, his takeaways are improving, kills penalties and doesnt look out of place at it...Way more consistent thatn Dany HEatley.

marakh wrote:I'm at the point where stats don't interest me anymore. I see a dozen guys that give 100% and a few others that don't. I am more happy with Spezza in the Clouston area than Heatley. Actually I think Spezza, under Clouston, has improved in a lot of areas. He may have not been a factor last night, but it's been 30 games that he gives more effort, improved faceoffs, his shot is deadlier, his takeaways are improving, kills penalties and doesnt look out of place at it...Way more consistent thatn Dany HEatley.

I dont disagree, but again, you cant ignore the results of Healtey. You cant ignore the fact that everyone in Canada and the NHL look at him as one of the best in the world. I hate how he has played, but he is the better player and has a NTC.

He can succeed without Spezza, we know that. Spezza without Heatley, I have def concerns.

marakh wrote:I'm at the point where stats don't interest me anymore. I see a dozen guys that give 100% and a few others that don't. I am more happy with Spezza in the Clouston area than Heatley. Actually I think Spezza, under Clouston, has improved in a lot of areas. He may have not been a factor last night, but it's been 30 games that he gives more effort, improved faceoffs, his shot is deadlier, his takeaways are improving, kills penalties and doesnt look out of place at it...Way more consistent thatn Dany HEatley.

I think this is a huge thing for next year. They make 7 and 7.5 million, they should be killing penalties. And Spezza for sure looked good doing it.

I personally would like to see more of that. It's something to be proud of, instead of always playing 5 on 5 and on the PP, it adds responsibility.

I hope Clouston starts this more.

Neely4Life wrote:

marakh wrote:I'm at the point where stats don't interest me anymore. I see a dozen guys that give 100% and a few others that don't. I am more happy with Spezza in the Clouston area than Heatley. Actually I think Spezza, under Clouston, has improved in a lot of areas. He may have not been a factor last night, but it's been 30 games that he gives more effort, improved faceoffs, his shot is deadlier, his takeaways are improving, kills penalties and doesnt look out of place at it...Way more consistent thatn Dany HEatley.

I dont disagree, but again, you cant ignore the results of Healtey. You cant ignore the fact that everyone in Canada and the NHL look at him as one of the best in the world. I hate how he has played, but he is the better player and has a NTC.

He can succeed without Spezza, we know that. Spezza without Heatley, I have def concerns.

I think one year without playoffs will do Spezza some good.

If it doesnt, we are up the creek for 6 years.

Neely4Life wrote:If it doesnt, we are up the creek for 6 years.

Not necessarily. A NTC isn't as daunting as a NMC. That's the other side of the coin, if there's indecision, just leave Spezza as is - and if something happens that you're not pleased, moving him can be arranged.

You also limit your options to where he can go with an already bad contract. If he gets moved its before July 1 this year. Not really a question about that I think.