Alfredsson, Kuba to return tonight

by Mark Parisi on Jan 16, 2010 12:57 PM EST

The Ottawa Sun reports that both captain Daniel Alfredsson and defensemen Filip Kuba will return for tonight's game against Montreal. Just one more sign that he is the best captain in the NHL, Alfie's return comes almost two weeks sooner than originally anticipated.

Kuba's return means that Picard is scratched for tonight. He will play with Matt Carkner, as Clouston has chosen to keep the young guys (Chris Campoli and Erik Karlsson) together after they showed real chemistry in Ottawa's 2-0 win over New York last Thursday.

Mike "Not Martin" Brodeur gets the start in goal, to the surprise of no one. (Sun)

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ALFREDSSON FOR SENS HERO

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by Peter Raaymakers on Jan 16, 2010 1:06 PM EST reply actions

I knew he was coming back tonight.

There’s apparently some reunion of Frolunda guys in Montreal, his dad’s in town, the steam needs him, he’s got superhuman healing abilities… amazing.

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by Peter Raaymakers on Jan 16, 2010 1:07 PM EST reply actions

Yeah, once he traveled with the team and skated in full yesterday I knew what was up

He’s such a fucking badass

by Mark Parisi on Jan 16, 2010 1:10 PM EST up reply actions

Maybe now we can score on some fucking power plays

And me and Ryan Classic can finally shave!

by Alexander Calloway on Jan 16, 2010 1:47 PM EST reply actions

I'm sure he'll be happy to hear he's got support in the powerplay-goal-beard campaign

Any photos of progress?

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by Peter Raaymakers on Jan 16, 2010 2:51 PM EST up reply actions

It's fuzzier than it looks

But here it is.

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by Ryan Classic on Jan 16, 2010 3:05 PM EST up reply actions

That is weaksauce, dude

Crosby could grow a better beard than that

by Mark Parisi on Jan 16, 2010 3:08 PM EST up reply actions

I don't think it's been too long, has it?

I’ll give him credit for sticking it through, anyway. I remember how embarassed I was through Movember…

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by Peter Raaymakers on Jan 16, 2010 3:19 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah I got me a neckbeard going

It’s got nothing on Classic’s

by Alexander Calloway on Jan 16, 2010 3:26 PM EST up reply actions

Damn link

by Alexander Calloway on Jan 16, 2010 3:28 PM EST up reply actions

I had work yesterday so I dropped some of the neckbeard

It’s usually way worse. I kept the beard part. My beard doesn’t get full, it just gets longer and fuzzier.

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by Ryan Classic on Jan 16, 2010 3:35 PM EST up reply actions

Did anyone doubt?

He is amazing and lets be honest, when he practiced yesterday i knew.

Here’s hoping he really helps the powerplay and takes some attention away from Kovy/Fish

by DaveYoung on Jan 16, 2010 2:00 PM EST reply actions

He is amazing

But let’s not fool ourselves into thinking he’s going to fix all our problems in one game. The PP is the work of five guys, not one.

by Mark Parisi on Jan 16, 2010 2:11 PM EST up reply actions

And the PP has been pathetic all year even with Alfie in the lineup, so I’m not expecting much of a turnaround

Cannot play with 'em, cannot win with 'em, cannot coach with 'em. Cant do it.

by Andrew J on Jan 16, 2010 3:29 PM EST up reply actions

Even one goal would be a step in the right direction, though

by Mark Parisi on Jan 16, 2010 4:04 PM EST up reply actions

I am keen to see how the tandem of Campoli/Karlsson does for a second straight game.

I was thoroughly impressed with them during the Rangers game and hopefully CCC has found something here.

Awesome that my new man-crush is back between the pipes, gonna destroy the habs.

Also, Alfie is my hero.

by Manthong on Jan 16, 2010 2:10 PM EST reply actions

Between the win against NYR and Alfie's return this team should be flying

We should beat the Habs on energy alone.

by Mark Parisi on Jan 16, 2010 2:14 PM EST up reply actions

BWAHAHAHA! Kuba demoted!

I love that Kuba was screwing up Karlsson’s development with weak play, so he’s demoted to play with Carkner, and is no longer a part of our top offensive D unit.

Awesome.

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by Peter Raaymakers on Jan 16, 2010 2:51 PM EST reply actions 1 recs