Hey all, wanted to talk about Ottawa to start the day.
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6 Points last year out of playoffs. 3 wins needed. Just the type wins that two reliable goaltenders can steal during the season. We didnt' get stolen goalie wins last year . Get 4-5 goalie wins and that can be the difference
Yes. Yes we are.
I think they make it. They just need to avoid a month long slump at some point during the year.
Looking forward to an exciting team and hopefully PLAYOFFS !!
Impressive lineup.
Happy Birthday Brady Tkachuk! Holy Shit he is ONLY 24 years old.
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Who saw the New Jersey devils improving as much as they did? Even if the Sens have a quarter of the improvement that NJ did, they will make the playoffs.
Formenton will need to be moved
Sokolov could be a gem.
Definitely got a skill set.
Bailey could be a beauty of a pto if he is as motivated as it appears.
He has extremely good vision on the ice.
Pinto is a guy i believe to be the black ace. This kid is good and just needs ice time.
They busted his butt in contract talks because of cap but he really could be a 30-40 kinda guy.
Better depth than people think.
Sanderson is gonna be really good.
Whatever happens With the SENS…. We all know what's gonna happen to the leafsš
His coaching record kina close to NHL 500, I didn't realize that. Hope the Sens comes out strong for Ottawa
– More depth
-Norris
-Goalie
– Our core is young and only gaining more experience
We up!
Hard to say i want them to be better and win the cup along with Buffalo Winnipeg Vancouver Florida Nashville Columbus San Jose Phoenix Minnesota Seattle
the word potential is one of the cruelest words in the english language
The overhanging cloud of batherson and the 2018 team canada investigation and when that comes out.. oh boy
No mention of Tyler kleven?
I think the Sens can make the playoffs just fine lineup-wise, I'm just still not sold on the coaching.
The Sens like Buffalo last year hoped for the best with their goaltending and didn't shore up the defense. Buffalo missed the playoffs despite an epic offensive season and an okay defensive one because the goaltending except for Craig Anderson every third or fourth night was so bad.
Dorion chose to mostly ignore the goaltending last year When Talbot and Forsberg proved to be insufficient they had no other answer. he had used up his cap flexibility on the shiny objects Giroux and Debrincat. Giroux had a great year bit Ottawa's offense was mediocre (18th in the league) at 3.17 gpg. The year prior to that it had been 26th (2.73 gpg) so it improved but not enough. The defense meanwhile gave up 31.4 shots against per night. That was 18th in the league ,which is again mediocre and their goalies gave up a 20th worst 3.29 goals per game. Ottawa with all their moves iced a mediocre out of the playoffs team.
This year they needed to fix the goaltending and the defense. I like Korpisalo but I think they could use another veteran goalie. Korpisalo at his best is an average NHL goalie. The defense is a year older somaybe will improve internally as their youngsters improve. Aside from Zub Ottawa doesn't seem to have an actual defensive defenseman. That's where I would have spent my money adding a defender better than Hamonic to the mix and maybe another goalie
Instead Dorion saw another flashy object in Tarasenko and spent his money there. I fear tarasenko if he succeeds its because he drains points, on the power play , from Giroux.
I think Ottawa's offense is better this year. Im not sure their defense is. If their defense isn't more stable I think the competent Korpisalo finds himself in more of a columbus than LA situation. He does well with structure not as well in the mdst of Chaos. If the goaltending doesnt work Dorion has no space to go fix it.
I'm looking for a repeat of last year where ottawa gets closer but misses again through not addressing actual needs.
Norris back helps and for goodness sake get Pinto signed.
As a Sens fan, I am ready for some playoff hockey.
Letās not forget Giroux who was an absolute beast last year.
This team is making the playoffs this year:
Tkachuk – Stutzle – Tarasenko
Giroux – Norris – Batherson
Greig – Pinto – Kubalik
Chabot – Chychrun
Sanderson – Brannstrom
Kleven – Zub
Korpisalo
Forsberg
I think it will really come down to the first two months, and the players (specfically the goalies) staying healthy.
No. Full stop.
Senators are NOT making the playoffs.
Playoffs
I would think they make the playoffs.
Giroux factor. Every other year.
As a Wings fan I'm excited for a rejuvenated, young Sens team. Us two along with Buffalo should hopefully be battling it out until the end of the season for a playoff spot, so I'm expecting some very good and intense games!
Sens have great prospects too
Ottawa will be a really interesting team to watch this season. Really hoping Korpisalo can give them solid goaltending, they could be a dangerous team. And Iām a Flyers fan
They had a horrible season as far as luck goes last year…the hockey gods are swinging back in their favor this year and they're gonna have a massive year. Record setting seasons for points for 5+ of their top players potentially.
I think if the sens get good goaltending they could be the best team in the Atlantic next year, chabot, chychrun, sanderson, zub on the blue line is unbelievable
If Ottawa employs Giroux, I will cheer for them while I wait for Philly to suck less.
The east is brutal. Sens definitely have a chance but I think they are more likely to not make the playoffs.
As a Sens fan I would like to say yes we will, but sadly I do not think this year. Others like Detroit with cat improved, Buffalo, and Pittsburgh with EK probably are ahead of the Sens for playoffs.
One thing with this now is it looks like Pinto is gone… I still really hope the Sens are a playoff team but he is a loss for sure
Shannon says Timmy will break the Great Oneās single season goal record with 100+? Iām on board
Atlantic division is a beast but I think the Sens can finish top 3 but Iād be happy with even just a wild card. The only 2 questions I have and will probably the legacy or firing of Dorionā¦1) Korpisaloā¦3rd starting āprizedā goaltender in 3 years brought inā¦Murray was a bust here; Talbot just couldnāt stay healthy enoughā¦Korpisalo, if he comes a strike, then Dorion is out. The other question is Norrisā¦along with many others remaining healthy enough to play at least 70+ games.
I think itās possible you have to think Bruins and leafās will eventually get weaker and Florida is banged up Tampa will be the team to beat in the Atlantic and sabres and wings are rising
As a Sens fan, I am super excited! But the Atlantic is going to be a meat grinder this year