Ottawa Senators

[blayze]

Nah, it happens every year, just like last year. They play like they did tonight and they'll win most games. Just no luck tonight.

Still very little chance they miss the playoffs with the shitty teams behind them.

Still confident?

Their remaining schedule is not pleasant... I'll bet they miss the playoffs. Book it.

[The Comish]

sweet, another NHL game decided by garbage refs!

Wow, the refs were really bad in this game. How bad? Dean Brown made less mistakes...

I especially liked when he said that Ben Bishop had an advantage because they Sens shooters didn't focus on their own goalies over the opposing goaltenders! Umm, yeah cause you would never know your own goalies tendencies, you know, practicing against them ALL YEAR.

Possibly the dumbest comment I have ever heard from an announcer.

[Big Ev]

Still confident?

Their remaining schedule is not pleasant... I'll bet they miss the playoffs. Book it.

I am definitely confident. I think it is tougher to play non-playoff teams this time of year who have no pressure so the schedule isn't a concern for me. Once this road trip ends they'll be fine. Dominated the last 2 games yet no points.

2 points ahead of 9th with 2 games in hand and getting some players back. It's not like all those teams behind them will win all their games down the stretch. The current Top 8 won't change IMO, other than order.

Too many things need to happen, and too many teams need to go on winning streaks, for them to miss.

[The Comish]

I think it is tougher to play non-playoff teams this time of year who have no pressure so the schedule isn't a concern for me.

Agreed. Ottawa won't be denied a playoff spot this year.

[Big Ev]

also 5 out of the last 6 games are at home, so that's huge and pretty "pleasant" to me.

[blayze]

I am definitely confident. I think it is tougher to play non-playoff teams this time of year who have no pressure so the schedule isn't a concern for me. Once this road trip ends they'll be fine. Dominated the last 2 games yet no points.

2 points ahead of 9th with 2 games in hand and getting some players back. It's not like all those teams behind them will win all their games down the stretch. The current Top 8 won't change IMO, other than order.

Too many things need to happen, and too many teams need to go on winning streaks, for them to miss.

Agreed. Ottawa won't be denied a playoff spot this year.

It'll be tight... I bet the Jets squeak in at the expense of OTT or the Rags.

There's still room on the Leafs playoff bandwagon boys

[Big Ev]

The Jets and their -19 goal differential have no business being in the Top 8. I don't see anybody as a legitimate threat to overtake Ottawa, NYR, or NYI (how are they even in the playoffs, though? WTF).

[Big Ev]

You have to give credit to Stamkos... can't believe he scored a goal after getting shot by a hidden sniper on the previous play.

JFK ain't got shit on Stamkos!

I barely notice him in most games to be honest. Pretty one-dimensional an relies on PP and linemates too much, but obviously that dimension is elite.

[Big Ev]

Next game against New Jersey, who has lost 7 in a row. Somebody's streak is gonna end.

[little_boyes_semin]

I barely notice him in most games to be honest. Pretty one-dimensional an relies on PP and linemates too much, but obviously that dimension is elite.

I barely notice sarcasm in most posts to be honest.

Fixed that for you.

[Big Ev]

Fixed that for you.

lol I was agreeing with you though.

Oh and they play tonight AND tomorrow, I was mistaken.

[HockeyProphet]

So what do you guys think? Is Lehner going to be their go-to-guy sooner then we think?

[Big Ev]

So what do you guys think? Is Lehner going to be their go-to-guy sooner then we think?

I don't think so but if he keeps playing well MAYBE they get closer to a split next year. But Anderson is the type of goalie who needs to play a lot of games and face a lot of shots IMO.

[Big Ev]

Just spitballing here but I think there's a legit chance that the Sens sign Daniel Briere this off-season if he gets bought out (or trade for him if he doesn't). Local guy and the team could use another Top 6 winger for sure. He would look good next to Spezza or Turris.

[blayze]

Briere would be a great pickup... he's not what he used to be, but he turns into a monster in the playoffs.