Thursday, March 26, 2009
The Door is Closing
Only 7 points back and 10 games remaining on Sunday, even the most pessimistic of Sens fans might have paused just briefly and thought to themselves, "What if...?"Seriously, going 9-1 in their last ten games is no small accomplishment: That shows you're a tough team to play against. They'll be some that say they were just playing "loosey goosey" since the season was pretty much over and there was no pressure on them anymore. But it's amazing what happens when you get 1) a goalie than can actually make an occasional save and 2) a second line that can put the puck in that net once in a while.
These two things were missing for most of the year, and it unfortunately took too long to implement the changes needed to get the roster the Sens have today. So with only 9 games left, the Sens pretty much have to get all 18 available points and hope the teams ahead of them falter to get that 8th playoff spot in the east. It's not looking too good: Last night they lost to the Hurricanes which, if they had any leeway, was their only loss they could afford.
But that's okay. I'm just interested in seeing some competitive hockey games and some pride towards the final stretch of the season. There are some good reasons to be excited for next year, and hopefully the strong effort and character displayed since new coach Cory Clouston was hired isn't just a blip and will continue on to the 2009-10 season.
# posted by SBP : 5:11 PM
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Man this team is getting close to being the Leafs from a few years back. Hopefully they don't fool themselves into thinking that everything is fine and a couple of small tinkering moves is all that's needed to get back on top.
I am totally rooting for them to at least pass the Leafs so my team gets a better draft position. Go Sens Go!
And yet, somehow, Cujo has reinvented himself as some kind of closer and our secret weapon (to tank the season) got himself ejected for 3 games. Hey, Martin, you can't lose games from the pressbox, jackass!
I am totally rooting for them to at least pass the Leafs so my team gets a better draft position. Go Sens Go!
And yet, somehow, Cujo has reinvented himself as some kind of closer and our secret weapon (to tank the season) got himself ejected for 3 games. Hey, Martin, you can't lose games from the pressbox, jackass!
# posted by 
: 8:29 PM, March 26, 2009
: 8:29 PM, March 26, 2009
I know everyone is saying tank the season to land a better pick, but if you're not in the running for Tavares or Hedman...how sure can you be of your draft choice? Some years can be like 1990 and anyone you get will be good. Other years everyone may crap out regardless. So I think you should try to establish your game for the next seasons and try to get some Ws.
When the Sens sign J-Bo and Franzen...with Leclaire between the pipes, it's back to #1 baby!
When the Sens sign J-Bo and Franzen...with Leclaire between the pipes, it's back to #1 baby!
Given the choice, the higher the pick the better for the team. No point in tanking, but I'd like a shot at the lottery if I could get one.
Wait, so the salary cap's falling back down to earth and your ownership is going to go out and get Franzen and Bouwmeester? They really are starting to think like the Leafs!
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Wait, so the salary cap's falling back down to earth and your ownership is going to go out and get Franzen and Bouwmeester? They really are starting to think like the Leafs!
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