(1) New York Rangers vs (8) Ottawa Senators - Playoffs Round 1

SpezDispenser wrote:

shabbs wrote:

SensGirl11 wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:Also quite impressed with Cowen, he really played a strong game, nice hits, nice reads. Same with Gonchar - who I thought was playing very average up until now.

I recall last night a few times when you told him he could go now. He did pick it up though for sure. He was definitely less than average before last night.

During the course of a single game, SpezD has traded and re-acquired his entire team... in his mind... if he was the GM...

I traded Gonchar in my mind for sure, then I picked him back up on waivers.

Priceless.

SpezDispenser wrote:

SensGirl11 wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:

NEELY wrote:Don't think Butler makes it to training camp next year despite being very, very good in the playoffs so far. If the Rangers were better offensively I doubt we would be talking much about him.

I don't think he will either. Not sure about Daugavins, but there's not a lot of room for him unfortunately.

Yeah, he seems to be getting pushed out of the lineup, he has been since the last part of the season. I personally didn't understand it and still don't at times but we have to go with the winning formula of course. If it weren't the playoffs he'd still have his spot where Konopka is right now. Thankfully Konopka has really upped his game in the playoffs, I thought he would be detrimental but he's been great.

Oh yeah, Konopka has proved his worth big time. Same with Carkner - those two should be slam dunks to be offered contracts.

Really, you think Konopka is a slam dunk? He warmed the bench all season...Carkner however is a slam dunk.

SensGirl11 wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:

SensGirl11 wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:

NEELY wrote:Don't think Butler makes it to training camp next year despite being very, very good in the playoffs so far. If the Rangers were better offensively I doubt we would be talking much about him.

I don't think he will either. Not sure about Daugavins, but there's not a lot of room for him unfortunately.

Yeah, he seems to be getting pushed out of the lineup, he has been since the last part of the season. I personally didn't understand it and still don't at times but we have to go with the winning formula of course. If it weren't the playoffs he'd still have his spot where Konopka is right now. Thankfully Konopka has really upped his game in the playoffs, I thought he would be detrimental but he's been great.

Oh yeah, Konopka has proved his worth big time. Same with Carkner - those two should be slam dunks to be offered contracts.

Really, you think Konopka is a slam dunk? He warmed the bench all season...Carkner however is a slam dunk.

I really think he's a slam dunk, yeah. He warmed the bench the regular season, then when called upon in the playoffs he's won faceoffs, provided good support on the 4th line, been good for quotes to the media. Everything you could ask for. Re-sign please.

SpezDispenser wrote:

SensGirl11 wrote:

shabbs wrote:

SensGirl11 wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:Also quite impressed with Cowen, he really played a strong game, nice hits, nice reads. Same with Gonchar - who I thought was playing very average up until now.

I recall last night a few times when you told him he could go now. He did pick it up though for sure. He was definitely less than average before last night.

During the course of a single game, SpezD has traded and re-acquired his entire team... in his mind... if he was the GM...

Yep, that's SD for ya! Quite amusing stuff actually.

Again, only one guy was out - Gonchar.

SensGirl11 wrote:
Man, remember that saved goal right before Michalek scored? That would've surely buried us.

Yep...Winchester, if memory serves me correctly, pulled it out of harms way.

Really, the reason we are in this series is because EVERYBODY is contributing. I can litereally remember key plays in this series involving pretty much everybody on our roster.

Winchester is day-to-day...Maybe to be replaced by The Alfie...if not...who? Does K-Daug get another shot?

SpezDispenser wrote:

SensGirl11 wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:

SensGirl11 wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:

NEELY wrote:Don't think Butler makes it to training camp next year despite being very, very good in the playoffs so far. If the Rangers were better offensively I doubt we would be talking much about him.

I don't think he will either. Not sure about Daugavins, but there's not a lot of room for him unfortunately.

Yeah, he seems to be getting pushed out of the lineup, he has been since the last part of the season. I personally didn't understand it and still don't at times but we have to go with the winning formula of course. If it weren't the playoffs he'd still have his spot where Konopka is right now. Thankfully Konopka has really upped his game in the playoffs, I thought he would be detrimental but he's been great.

Oh yeah, Konopka has proved his worth big time. Same with Carkner - those two should be slam dunks to be offered contracts.

Really, you think Konopka is a slam dunk? He warmed the bench all season...Carkner however is a slam dunk.

I really think he's a slam dunk, yeah. He warmed the bench the regular season, then when called upon in the playoffs he's won faceoffs, provided good support on the 4th line, been good for quotes to the media. Everything you could ask for. Re-sign please.

Fair enough. It's a good thing he isn't rusty, he's definitely been really good (in the playoffs). Hasn't taken any stupid penalties à la Foligno.

tim1_2 wrote:

SensGirl11 wrote:
Man, remember that saved goal right before Michalek scored? That would've surely buried us.

Yep...Winchester, if memory serves me correctly, pulled it out of harms way.

Really, the reason we are in this series is because EVERYBODY is contributing. I can litereally remember key plays in this series involving pretty much everybody on our roster.

Winchester is day-to-day...Maybe to be replaced by The Alfie...if not...who? Does K-Daug get another shot?

I guess him or Hoffman...not sure I'd throw Hoffman to the wolves just yet but who knows what MacLean is thinking...I'm not sure I'd put Klinkhammer in either at this point. I hope Winchester is back, much more comfortable with him.

tim1_2 wrote:

SensGirl11 wrote:
Man, remember that saved goal right before Michalek scored? That would've surely buried us.

Yep...Winchester, if memory serves me correctly, pulled it out of harms way.

Really, the reason we are in this series is because EVERYBODY is contributing. I can litereally remember key plays in this series involving pretty much everybody on our roster.

Winchester is day-to-day...Maybe to be replaced by The Alfie...if not...who? Does K-Daug get another shot?

I would assume it'll be Daug, yeah.

NEELY wrote:Hopefully Alfi is ready to go because if he is that should be a HUGE boost to the Sens.

The Hoff has been sent back to the Black Aces, so that bodes well for His Alfiness returning?

P.S. How do you get sent back to a virtual team/organization?

On Konopka, him and Carkner are two prototypical team guys. They contribute whether they actually slot into games or not. They both keep guys working hard in practice, and keep the mood light. And when the Dung hits the fan, they never back down. Either guy can play on my team any time.

Pretty much that right above me.

Team guys that can do the job they are asked and do it WELL are hard to find. Ottawa has 3 or 4 guys like that right now. Konopka and Carkner should be resigned ASAP (or when the season is over).

wprager wrote:

NEELY wrote:Hopefully Alfi is ready to go because if he is that should be a HUGE boost to the Sens.

The Hoff has been sent back to the Black Aces, so that bodes well for His Alfiness returning?

P.S. How do you get sent back to a virtual team/organization?

Didn't understand that either to be honest.

SpezDispenser wrote:

wprager wrote:

NEELY wrote:Hopefully Alfi is ready to go because if he is that should be a HUGE boost to the Sens.

The Hoff has been sent back to the Black Aces, so that bodes well for His Alfiness returning?

P.S. How do you get sent back to a virtual team/organization?

Didn't understand that either to be honest.

Whuh?

SeawaySensFan wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:

wprager wrote:

NEELY wrote:Hopefully Alfi is ready to go because if he is that should be a HUGE boost to the Sens.

The Hoff has been sent back to the Black Aces, so that bodes well for His Alfiness returning?

P.S. How do you get sent back to a virtual team/organization?

Didn't understand that either to be honest.

Whuh?

Apparently Mike Hoffman's locker in the dressing room was cleared out and he was sent back to join the Black Aces. I guess the Black Aces stay in the Sensplex to practice and don't join the team for practice or activities.

wprager wrote:

NEELY wrote:Hopefully Alfi is ready to go because if he is that should be a HUGE boost to the Sens.

The Hoff has been sent back to the Black Aces, so that bodes well for His Alfiness returning?

P.S. How do you get sent back to a virtual team/organization?

All this means is that 3 of the following 4 guys will be in the lineup on Saturday:

The Alfie, Winchester, Butler, Daugavins.

I imagine "sending" the Hoff back just means they don't have to pay him his NHL salary...and they cleared out his stall.

NEELY wrote:Pretty much that right above me.

Team guys that can do the job they are asked and do it WELL are hard to find. Ottawa has 3 or 4 guys like that right now. Konopka and Carkner should be resigned ASAP (or when the season is over).

Both of them have been impressive. Carkner was a little bit behind where he needed to be when he came back after his injury, but they're both perfect role players.

Konopka has been very impressive, him and Neil are playing with pure heart out there. Ditto for Carkner, I was on the smell ya later carks bandwagon but am coming around....slowly. I posted a video of Konopka basically clowning around with the teammates (him and foligno) basically to show why he's still such an asset to have on the team and got shut down with 'any jackass can do that' lol.

I thought Kuba and Spezza were the worst senators out there yesterday though.

Kuba had a real bad first for sure and Spezza has been awful all series. At this point it doesn't matter though, he needs ONE good game and if he can do that, one good game in 7, the Sens should be able to pull off the upset.