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Hate playing Boston. Boo

So I see Ben Harpur is now somehow injured again. Can we please ditch this guy ASAP? Thanks.

Oh, but don't worry everyone, Ceci is back.

And if the Sens lose to Boston Ceci will be crucified.

tim1_2 wrote:So I see Ben Harpur is now somehow injured again.  Can we please ditch this guy ASAP?  Thanks.

He left the game twice against the Habs

DefenceWinsChampionships wrote:And if the Sens lose to Boston Ceci will be crucified.

YOU'RE DAMN RIGHT!

FINALLY today's practise lines Boucher has white playing on the second line hopefully he actually does that in tomorrow's game

What is the second line? Duchene and Boedker or Tierney and Stone?

Hockeyhero22000 wrote:FINALLY today's practise lines Boucher has white playing on the second line hopefully he actually does that in tomorrow's game

Finally. He should never be taken off that line.

Oh, but he will be.

White's played well in 2 games. Boston should be a special game for him. Hopefully that motivates him, because he can play like a 1st rounder. He needs to play like that, consistently.

wprager wrote:Oh, but he will be.

White's played well in 2 games.  Boston should be a special game for him. Hopefully that motivates him, because he can play like a 1st rounder. He needs to play like that, consistently.

That'll take time, but he's looked pretty solid. His confidence along the boards is excellent and should continue to grow.

White just needs to be given an opportunity. He didn't get top-six minutes last year. There is a reason Kane wanted to play with him at the WHC. The kid is good. I've been vocal about him having 'bust potential' but right now he's on pace for 40 or so points this season or even more if he continues getting PP time and good minutes. I could very well be wrong.

I really like the direction the team is heading. Some tough calls will need to be made with Ceci, Ryan and Smith. But the kids coming up have a lot potential

DefenceWinsChampionships wrote:White just needs to be given an opportunity. He didn't get top-six minutes last year. There is a reason Kane wanted to play with him at the WHC. The kid is good. I've been vocal about him having 'bust potential' but right now he's on pace for 40 or so points this season or even more if he continues getting PP time and good minutes. I could very well be wrong.

I really like the direction the team is heading. Some tough calls will need to be made with Ceci, Ryan and Smith. But the kids coming up have a lot potential

I also think a decision needs to be made soon on what to do with Brown. Oft-injured, not a lot of compete to his game.

DefenceWinsChampionships wrote:

DefenceWinsChampionships wrote:White just needs to be given an opportunity. He didn't get top-six minutes last year. There is a reason Kane wanted to play with him at the WHC. The kid is good. I've been vocal about him having 'bust potential' but right now he's on pace for 40 or so points this season or even more if he continues getting PP time and good minutes. I could very well be wrong.

I really like the direction the team is heading. Some tough calls will need to be made with Ceci, Ryan and Smith. But the kids coming up have a lot potential

I also think a decision needs to be made soon on what to do with Brown. Oft-injured, not a lot of compete to his game.

There's no decision to be made until he plays a full year in the AHL. Or at least 50 games. Even then, I doubt Ottawa gives up on him anytime soon/

It's nice to see the power play finally looking like we actually have an advantage. No more everyone skates up and then a drop pass to the d who just puts the puck in deep. No more knowing that the puck was going to Karlsson and that most likely it would end up on Hoffman's stick on the side board. The PP units passe and keep moving, maybe that's why they're finally successful.

Yep, gotta agree. The PP looks dangerous now more often than not. Probably helped by the fact that Boucher is coaching it directly now, I guess.

They haven't (officially) given up on Nick Paul. I think Brown will be given at least the same number of years. 6'6" centers don't grow on too many trees. As he grows into his frame, adds some muscle, hopefully the injuries will become less frequent.

Boro is having a hearing today for his elbow last night. I guess he'll get a 2 game suspension.