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Lagoon wrote:DiDomenico cleared waivers.

Harper playing with Ceci tonight. Does Boucher realize a Sabres win in regulation sees the Sens one point away from 30th overall?

Gaborik on the right of Hoffman and Duchene. Shore in between Dzingel and White.

Yeah not to crazy about Harper with Ceci. Chabot would have made more sense. Maybe they’re trying to spread out the rookies. Harper did have some great moments last year.

It’s still surprising to me that claesson is just benched and they are done with him. He shown such promise last year.

It’s hard to believe it but GMs are calling on oduya. Bag of pucks and conditional. Make it happen!

Flo The Action wrote:

DefenceWinsChampionships wrote:

Flo The Action wrote:Didomenico back on waivers. I imagine this is to make room for Gaborik?

McCormick was sent down too.

So McCormick, Thompson, DiDomenico out. Gaborik, Shore, Dumont in

Dear lord, can’t we waive him also? I’d rather have McCormick or DiDomenico than him.

He must have some incriminating evidence on Boucher from his junior days. Maybe pictures from some rookie hazing party with Guy involved. It's gotta be something like that.

Flo The Action wrote:It’s hard to believe it but GMs are calling on oduya. Bag of pucks and conditional. Make it happen!

If Boucher would use Oduya as 5-7 he’d have been fine. He’ll get a 5th.

I still think that, if Gaborik can show some hustle he could be a deadline trade with the Sens retaining some salary. That could explain him being on the firs line.

Oglethorpe wrote:

Flo The Action wrote:It’s hard to believe it but GMs are calling on oduya. Bag of pucks and conditional. Make it happen!

If Boucher would use Oduya as 5-7 he’d have been fine. He’ll get a 5th.

Maybe. But still, I’d rather have any young D playing than him. Especially with where we are in the standings

Understanding that it was game #1 against Buffalo, Gaborik didn't look too out of place. Definitely helped if the intent is to trade him. But I think he's here to stay. I just don't see Melnyk buying him out nor do I see the Sens being able to flip him.

As Duchene gets comfortable we can finally see the player Dorion wanted so badly. Might be our best forward, which says a lot considering we have Mark Stone.

PTFlea wrote:As Duchene gets comfortable we can finally see the player Dorion wanted so badly.  Might be our best forward, which says a lot considering we have Mark Stone.

I don't think the issue in Ottawa has been the top-six. We've had almost zero production from the bottom six this year. Zack Smith and Pageau have been the biggest disappointments to me this season for sure. At the end of the day if Boucher gets away from playing his vets and gives the young players a shot, Ottawa could make the playoffs again. I'd like to see what Gagne could do in a top-nine capacity. I think Chlapik will be a full timer next season, and think Formenton has an honest shot at making the team, but should develop chemistry with Brown and Batherson in the minors. I expect a lot of changes to the bottom-six going into next season.

White sent down. Happy from a development standpoint. He'll get more than 8 minutes a night in Belleville and top-six minutes.

As for Dumont, waive him.

DefenceWinsChampionships wrote:

PTFlea wrote:As Duchene gets comfortable we can finally see the player Dorion wanted so badly.  Might be our best forward, which says a lot considering we have Mark Stone.

I don't think the issue in Ottawa has been the top-six. We've had almost zero production from the bottom six this year. Zack Smith and Pageau have been the biggest disappointments to me this season for sure. At the end of the day if Boucher gets away from playing his vets and gives the young players a shot, Ottawa could make the playoffs again. I'd like to see what Gagne could do in a top-nine capacity. I think Chlapik will be a full timer next season, and think Formenton has an honest shot at making the team, but should develop chemistry with Brown and Batherson in the minors. I expect a lot of changes to the bottom-six going into next season.

It's either NHL or OHL for Formenton next season. I am not sure if he will make the jump but he has a decent shot. I think we will be stacked next year with a good mix of young talent and proven scorers.

DefenceWinsChampionships wrote:

PTFlea wrote:As Duchene gets comfortable we can finally see the player Dorion wanted so badly.  Might be our best forward, which says a lot considering we have Mark Stone.

I don't think the issue in Ottawa has been the top-six. We've had almost zero production from the bottom six this year. Zack Smith and Pageau have been the biggest disappointments to me this season for sure. At the end of the day if Boucher gets away from playing his vets and gives the young players a shot, Ottawa could make the playoffs again. I'd like to see what Gagne could do in a top-nine capacity. I think Chlapik will be a full timer next season, and think Formenton has an honest shot at making the team, but should develop chemistry with Brown and Batherson in the minors. I expect a lot of changes to the bottom-six going into next season.

Brassard has done next to nothing, Ryan too and Hoffman until recently has really had a down year. I think you have a point about the bottom six not supporting the top 6, but there are issues with this lineup top to bottom.

That said, I also think you have a point regarding some new blood coming in and replacing guys like thompson, burrows hopefully, smith etc.

Brass has definitely been disappointing as well. And Ryan for sure.
Can't really blame Hoffman. He's been up and down the lineup for no good reason at all.

DefenceWinsChampionships wrote:Brass has definitely been disappointing as well. And Ryan for sure.
Can't really blame Hoffman. He's been up and down the lineup for no good reason at all.

I think you can blame him for his inconsistent play and effort level. That's why he is up and down. He has to be sheltered at times.

Ev wrote:

DefenceWinsChampionships wrote:Brass has definitely been disappointing as well. And Ryan for sure.
Can't really blame Hoffman. He's been up and down the lineup for no good reason at all.

I think you can blame him for his inconsistent play and effort level. That's why he is up and down. He has to be sheltered at times.  

His speed and hands go with Duchene so well. I doubt the Sens even think of moving him anymore.

I didn’t notice but the habs just slipped by us. Figures. We’ll goon our end of season run and finish higher then bottom 5...

Flo The Action wrote:I didn’t notice but the habs just slipped by us. Figures. We’ll goon our end of season run and finish higher then bottom 5...

Good. Anyone cheering for losses is a loser

Good old Nick Kypreos saying last night not to be surprised if Karlsson is traded in the next few days....I think we'd all be surprised.