Monday, March 20, 2006
All is right with the world...
Now that the Sens have reclaimed #1 in the East, it is a spot that will be up to them to hold onto. Judging by their back-to-back games over the weekend against the Sabres and Devils, there's no reason to think they can't hold on to that #1 seed, and maybe even overtake Detroit as #1 in the NHL.
Other thoughts:
- It kills me to say this, but Bryan Smolinski actually had a good game on Saturday! And from what I've read, had an excellent game Sunday. (Again, the last 5 games only one were on free TV). This guy might have found his way playing on a line with Chris Neil and Peter Schaefer.
- I've figured out a way for GM John Muckler to keep both Wade Redden and Zdeno Chara in Ottawa. It's been rumoured these players are looking for $5-$6M a year contracts. But their overall best player, team leader, and most veteran guy, Daniel Alfredsson, signed a long term deal that currently pays him $4.66M a season. Forget what other NHLers make...can Redden and Chara lookie Alfie in the eye and say they deserve more money than he does? I don't think so. Maybe it could be Muckler's ace up his sleeve.
- I barely noticed Tyler Arnason play Saturday night. His impact has been minimal, althought with Fisher out allows for a steady 3rd line centre to plug a hole.
- Putting Chara in front of the net during a powerplay is always a good idea.
- Vaclav Varada, after being a healthy scratch against Boston, seems motivated and has been getting more ice time.
Other thoughts:
- It kills me to say this, but Bryan Smolinski actually had a good game on Saturday! And from what I've read, had an excellent game Sunday. (Again, the last 5 games only one were on free TV). This guy might have found his way playing on a line with Chris Neil and Peter Schaefer.
- I've figured out a way for GM John Muckler to keep both Wade Redden and Zdeno Chara in Ottawa. It's been rumoured these players are looking for $5-$6M a year contracts. But their overall best player, team leader, and most veteran guy, Daniel Alfredsson, signed a long term deal that currently pays him $4.66M a season. Forget what other NHLers make...can Redden and Chara lookie Alfie in the eye and say they deserve more money than he does? I don't think so. Maybe it could be Muckler's ace up his sleeve.
- I barely noticed Tyler Arnason play Saturday night. His impact has been minimal, althought with Fisher out allows for a steady 3rd line centre to plug a hole.
- Putting Chara in front of the net during a powerplay is always a good idea.
- Vaclav Varada, after being a healthy scratch against Boston, seems motivated and has been getting more ice time.
# posted by SBP : 4:05 PM
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Hate to sound negative but I seriously doubt that either Redden or Chara would have a problem asking for more money than Alfie. If they both think they're worth more than $4.6 million...they will. And you have to keep in mind that they'll compare themselves to other defencemen and not a forward. Good D men can be pretty hard to find so both these guys have some leverage. Well, Chara does. I say trade Redden to the Leafs.
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