Game Day - Senators @ Oilers, 9:30PM, Thursday, November 17, 2011

Michallica wrote:Lol potvin is just awful

This. I don't see any alternatives in Ottawa though...

Good game. The Sens got some help from the Edmonton goalies, but that was an good game. Fun to watch.

spader wrote:Good game. The Sens got some help from the Edmonton goalies, but that was an good game. Fun to watch.

sure their goalies helped but to be honest the sens played well. I was really excited about this game because I knew it was going to be at a faster speed then against some teams. I'm happy the way the sens played, they own the whole game. granted the oilers had a few bodies missing. something has to be said as to how BM is building this team. we aren't even close to what the team will look like a few years from now but so far so good.

Back in a playoff spot. Started out the night in 12th. Crazy. Who would have thought, after 20 games, we'd have the same record as last year, huh?

Winchester with the greatest taunt ever. "Anyone gonna try to stop me? No? Alright, I'll just bury it then."

I didn't get to watch much of the game, but from what I saw, they were playing really well. Nice to see Daugavins and Konopka score...those guys are very deserving.

Really impressed and liking Brian Lee right now as well. In all honesty, at this point I think it might be pretty dumb to trade him. He's a legit NHLer at this point and blueline depth is what every team kills for. Ottawa has that depth. There were a few plays last night he made and you were forced to say "that's how a pro does it". Couple break out passes, could plays along the boards, just a solid, solid game. Simple and solid.

I think Carkner is in tough to get back into that lineup, hell, I think Rundblad is in tough now as well. As much as I think the AHL is a step backwards for Rundblad he will actually have to play at some point.

Anyways, good problem to have. Look at Vancouver last year, they were carrying 8 D men for a lot of the season. Injuries happen, bodies get banged up, so on. Just really hope they don't trade Lee because after Gonchar is gone they don't really have anyone to play the right side who plays a shutdown role. (yes Gonhcar actually plays that role a lot of nights).

Alberta sweep. Nicely done Sens! Looking good. Next up, the Canucks on Sunday night.

GO SENS GO!!!

If the Sens get blown out their next 2 it was a successful road trip. To stay alive and keep up the pace all they needed to do was play 500 hockey. Anything else is gravey for this road trip.

Van and Pitt will be tougher games for sure... hopefully they can carry the momentum and get some lucky bounces too. At any rate, great start to the road trip, the team is looking like a team and Anderson is doing what he needs to do. Michalek has looked like what we'd all hoped he would when we acquired him. Love this guy. And Greening, man, what a story with him. The kids are alright.

Oilers played last night with 5D as Sutton tweaked his groin in warmup and did not even take one shift. With all that youth, you'd figure they'd have cap room to carry a 7th D.

shabbs wrote:Alberta sweep. Nicely done Sens! Looking good. Next up, the Canucks on Sunday night.

Sunday???? WTF? Yeah, why would you want two Canadian teams playing each other on a Saturday night? That blows, I just assumed the game was on Saturday, and it'd actually be nice to be able to stay up and watch one of these western games, especially against the Canucks. Poop.

NEELY wrote:Really impressed and liking Brian Lee right now as well. In all honesty, at this point I think it might be pretty dumb to trade him. He's a legit NHLer at this point and blueline depth is what every team kills for. Ottawa has that depth. There were a few plays last night he made and you were forced to say "that's how a pro does it". Couple break out passes, could plays along the boards, just a solid, solid game. Simple and solid.

I think Carkner is in tough to get back into that lineup, hell, I think Rundblad is in tough now as well. As much as I think the AHL is a step backwards for Rundblad he will actually have to play at some point.

Anyways, good problem to have. Look at Vancouver last year, they were carrying 8 D men for a lot of the season. Injuries happen, bodies get banged up, so on. Just really hope they don't trade Lee because after Gonchar is gone they don't really have anyone to play the right side who plays a shutdown role. (yes Gonhcar actually plays that role a lot of nights).

Well, one, mostly -- Salo.

tim1_2 wrote:

shabbs wrote:Alberta sweep. Nicely done Sens! Looking good. Next up, the Canucks on Sunday night.

Sunday???? WTF? Yeah, why would you want two Canadian teams playing each other on a Saturday night? That blows, I just assumed the game was on Saturday, and it'd actually be nice to be able to stay up and watch one of these western games, especially against the Canucks. Poop.

And look at Vancouver -- their last game was Wednesday when they got blown out 5-1 by the Hawks. They'll be nice and rested and probably a tad angry. I'm hoping rusty, but doubt it.

Phillips left with 7 to go so he's got some bruises that will appreciate the extra day's rest.

And after Sunday's game we'll have to wait until *FRIDAY* to play the Pens.

Oh, well, at least they should be able to get re-adjusted to the EST.

Yeah, strange tail end to this trip. Lots of days in between Van and Pitt. But that will be good coming back from the Western travel.

wprager wrote:

tim1_2 wrote:

shabbs wrote:Alberta sweep. Nicely done Sens! Looking good. Next up, the Canucks on Sunday night.

Sunday???? WTF? Yeah, why would you want two Canadian teams playing each other on a Saturday night? That blows, I just assumed the game was on Saturday, and it'd actually be nice to be able to stay up and watch one of these western games, especially against the Canucks. Poop.

And look at Vancouver -- their last game was Wednesday when they got blown out 5-1 by the Hawks. They'll be nice and rested and probably a tad angry. I'm hoping rusty, but doubt it.

Phillips left with 7 to go so he's got some bruises that will appreciate the extra day's rest.

And after Sunday's game we'll have to wait until *FRIDAY* to play the Pens.

Oh, well, at least they should be able to get re-adjusted to the EST.

Diddle.

Nice long break for trades though.

shabbs wrote:Yeah, strange tail end to this trip. Lots of days in between Van and Pitt. But that will be good coming back from the Western travel.

You can almost gaurantee Auld starts on Sunday. Can't leave him out too long. Also, it's his former team.

NEELY wrote:

shabbs wrote:Yeah, strange tail end to this trip. Lots of days in between Van and Pitt. But that will be good coming back from the Western travel.

You can almost gaurantee Auld starts on Sunday. Can't leave him out too long. Also, it's his former team.

Good point... or maybe save him for Carolina... but that is a ways away...

shabbs wrote:

NEELY wrote:

shabbs wrote:Yeah, strange tail end to this trip. Lots of days in between Van and Pitt. But that will be good coming back from the Western travel.

You can almost gaurantee Auld starts on Sunday. Can't leave him out too long. Also, it's his former team.

Good point... or maybe save him for Carolina... but that is a ways away...

I would kinda doubt we see Auld on Sunday. Anderson's been playing pretty well and the team's been winning. MacStache has shown he doesn't really like to mess with success (see: Rundblad, David). Plus we'll need all the goaltending we can get against the Sedin sisters.