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tim1_2 wrote:I think something important to remember for us is that we made the second round of the playoffs despite dealing with an unprecedented slew of injuries all season.  If we have the same lineup as last year and are more healthy (specifically, Spezza and Karlsson), then there's no reason to think this team isn't capable of a deep playoff push.  The young guys will be better and are goaltending will still be excellent.  Maybe it'll be the trade deadline before we make a significant addition.

wprager wrote:
Spezza and Karlsson were in the lineup when we lost in the 2nd round.  Of course we all suspect that they will be at a different level next April/May than they were this year, but the point remains -- we were mostly a full, healthy team against the Penguins.

NEELY wrote:We'll see, again, not convinced the teams needs to change all that much but if they go into the season with the same lineup for the most part they are banking on having 6 or more 20 goal guys, which is very possible.  Think they are banking on one of Stone, Noesen, or Peumpel really stepping up as well.  Maybe even Lazar if he has a great camp.

SpezDispenser wrote:
I couldn't second this more.  Sens fans are gonna freak out on Friday if the Sens do nothing - which I'd say is a 60/40 in favour of.  

Hoags wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:
I couldn't second this more.  Sens fans are gonna freak out on Friday if the Sens do nothing - which I'd say is a 60/40 in favour of.  

Fans always judge a team by the amount/quality of moves in the offseason.  Even the media gives "free agency report cards" and they've given us low grades(lol) in the past.

I absolutely hate Free Agency day, way too much money and term given out to mostly 2nd line players who are getting paid mostly for their past accomplishments.  I'd say at least half of these contracts will be dumped or bought out by their teams in the future.

If the Sens are to win a Cup, most of the core players (and thus most of the cap) should be taken up players that we have drafted and developed.  If we are lucky we can add a Hossa (like Chicago did) to put us over the top.  Anyone who tries to build a winner through free agency is an idiot.

Murray is doing the right things, shrewd moves like getting Turris and Methot is how we've made big strides the last 2 seasons and these were not really blockbuster moves.

He needs to pull off another move like that if possible.

SpezDispenser wrote:
I could see another trade like the Methot one.  Z.Smith + something for a solid top 4 D-man who can play on the right side.  

Hoags wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:
I could see another trade like the Methot one.  Z.Smith + something for a solid top 4 D-man who can play on the right side.  

It would have to be a trade because then he can move salary out as well as in.

I imagine teams will make more trades once they strike out on free agents.

James Mirtle is saying most teams are trying to clear cap room and dump salary so we're not a candidate for taking on money if the budget is that strict.  You don't want other teams' garbage either.

SpezDispenser wrote:
Not garbage, no chance of that.  We'll have the pick of the litter when it comes to high priced talent that needs to be shed, hopefully someone awesome falls our way.

Ev wrote:I will get ripped for this for sure but it would be so entertaining to me to have Alfredsson on the Bruins or Wings. Those games would be ridiculous facing Alfie. IF he does leave I lose all respect for him I ever had.

LeKing wrote:

Ev wrote:I will get ripped for this for sure but it would be so entertaining to me to have Alfredsson on the Bruins or Wings. Those games would be ridiculous facing Alfie. IF he does leave I lose all respect for him I ever had.

I've already lost all the respect I had for you  

Daniel Alfredsson will give the Senators the first shot at signing him but he's certainly thrown a loop into negotiations.

The Senators captain told the Gothenburg Times _ a newspaper in his hometown _ Thursday that his No. 1 priority is negotiate a new contract with Ottawa.

Asked where he wished to play, Alfredsson gave an answer that will send shivers down the spines of Ottawa fans:

"I don’t wish anything. The only thing I’ve decided is that I want to play for another year. At least.”
To call Alfredsson tight-lipped would be an understatement.

“First, we will negotiate with Ottawa and then we will see what happens,” said Alfredsson.
While the Boston Bruins have confirmed they’ve spoken with Alfredsson’s agent J.P. Barry, it’s believed the San Jose Sharks and Detroit Red Wings might be among a group of “multiple” teams that have called his camp.

If Alfredsson does test the market Friday when free agency opens at noon it will be the first time in his career with the Senators he’s done that. Teams have a two-day window to speak to free agents.

Alfredsson, who is expected to make a decision, said he isn’t sure if he will test the free agent market.

“I don’t know, nothing’s decided yet,” said Alfredsson.
Alfredsson certainly didn’t sound like somebody who has ruled out moving on if the opportunity presents itself.

“I haven’t spoken to my agent (Thursday), but we assume that several clubs will call and show interest,” said Alfredsson.

NEELY wrote:I hope you are raped.