Ottawa Senators

[Bobby4Ever]

Big Ev , last I heard Prince is still in camp ,think he makes the final cut ? and if so where would he slot? doesn't seem to be a spot for him so injury callup most likely or trade? thanks

[Big Ev]

Big Ev , last I heard Prince is still in camp ,think he makes the final cut ? and if so where would he slot? doesn't seem to be a spot for him so injury callup most likely or trade? thanks

Prince will make the team for sure both because of his play and his waiver status. If he's playing games he would be on the 4th line with Zack Smith and Alex Chiasson/Chris Neil. He could also play with Pageau and Lazar but that's unlikely.

[donpaulo]

I am quite curious about the status of Puempel. I have him in a number of leagues, he clearly has game but do the Sens have a spot for him ?

[Big Ev]

I am quite curious about the status of Puempel. I have him in a number of leagues, he clearly has game but do the Sens have a spot for him ?

he will be in the NHL at some point for sure, but right now it looks like there is not a spot for him. Maybe once they move Greening out. Even then he would be on the 4th line.

[donpaulo]

It appears to be one of Prince or Puempel at this point as Neil is a shoe in

[larrylintz]

So I only saw the last period of last site's game plus OT, and none of the first game, but what i saw last night of Cowan was cringe-worthy and suggests he is the same liability he was last year. That backhanded pass behind net that almost gave game away in the final minute was a classic. Has anyone seen an improvement? I realize he's plus one over two games but i don't put a lot of stock in that stat, it was just luck that he didn't get a minus in the play i mentioned.

I really hope Ryan's shootout goal, which was so sweet, gives him a confidence boost.

[Mr. Guru]

Is Clark MacArthur still relevant?

[Big Ev]

Is Clark MacArthur still relevant?

He's been banged up with head injuries.

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So I only saw the last period of last site's game plus OT, and none of the first game, but what i saw last night of Cowan was cringe-worthy and suggests he is the same liability he was last year. That backhanded pass behind net that almost gave game away in the final minute was a classic. Has anyone seen an improvement? I realize he's plus one over two games but i don't put a lot of stock in that stat, it was just luck that he didn't get a minus in the play i mentioned.

I really hope Ryan's shootout goal, which was so sweet, gives him a confidence boost.

just saw this. Disagree, I think he's been very good as a third pairing d this year having watched all the games. He's keeping it simple, playing physical. Yeah there are some giveaways but he's the third pairing d. He's definitely been better than Wiercioch so far. He's definitely improved especially his moblity. Not a star or anything, just solid. I tank Wiercioch might get benched sooner rather than later.

[vitun-tyhmä]

Sens are averaging almost 4 goals per game but not against any good defensive teams so far so when do the wheels come off the bandwagon?

[Big Ev]

Sens are averaging almost 4 goals per game but not against any good defensive teams so far so when do the wheels come off the bandwagon?

Obviously they won't average that but they were a top ten offense last year and will probably be a top 7 this year at least

[vitun-tyhmä]

Obviously they won't average that but they were a top ten offense last year and will probably be a top 7 this year at least

Top 7 Ev? You think? There are some crazy offensive powerhouses in the league, I don't see the Sens quite in that level of teams. I could see somewhere in the lower top half of the league (10-15th range) but I look around the league and see Anaheim, Dallas, Tampa, NY (both teams), Washington

[Big Ev]

Top 7 Ev? You think? There are some crazy offensive powerhouses in the league, I don't see the Sens quite in that level of teams. I could see somewhere in the lower top half of the league (10-15th range) but I look around the league and see Anaheim, Dallas, Tampa, NY (both teams), Washington

Well they were top 9 last year. So let's say 10 at least. IMO they score more than Calgary, Vancouver this year.

[larrylintz]

What do we think is a reasonable target/upside for Zibanijad this year. He's a FA in my pool and I'm kind of tempted. He's got 7 in 7 despite playing with a natural scorer who can't put the puck in the net. If -- big if -- Ryan can get his act together is Zib a 60-plus guy? Obviously that line won't be facing the other team's top checkers anytime soon.

[Big Ev]

What do we think is a reasonable target/upside for Zibanijad this year. He's a FA in my pool and I'm kind of tempted. He's got 7 in 7 despite playing with a natural scorer who can't put the puck in the net. If -- big if -- Ryan can get his act together is Zib a 60-plus guy? Obviously that line won't be facing the other team's top checkers anytime soon.

i think he'll get around 55. He doesn't play top PP so I don't see 60+. It is a good, or odd, sign that he has 7 points when he hasn't been good outside of maybe one game.

I don't think it's an if that Ryan gets going on the scoresheet. He's getting his chances, in the right spots defensively and looking good the last few games (the line as a whole was great last night). Also Hoffman might be hurt so he could play with Turris next game. Ryan is just more of a playmaking forward at the moment (he isn't shooting a lot) and I would say Zibanejad's play brought down the line for many of the games as he is still rounding into form as well. I think the Sens should stick Ryan with Turris and Stone for a long stretch to see how they look.

[rangerfan2430]

I think he'll get somewhere over 50 points