Silver Nuggets: Michalek could return Tuesday

by Peter Raaymakers on Apr 5, 2010 12:01 PM EDT in Silver Nuggets

Here are your Ottawa Senators headlines a day before Daniel Alfredsson's 1000th NHL game:

Looks like Milan Michalek could be back tomorrow; lines from practice this morning were Foligno-Fisher-Kovalev; Regin-Spezza-Alfredsson, Ruutu-Kelly-Neil, Michalek-Cullen-Shannon. That would leave Bobby Butler, Jesse Winchester, and Shean Donovan as healthy scratches. (Twitter)
Some stuff commemorating Alfie's 1000th game, from the Citizen: He might stay in Ottawa when he retires, he's respected by people around the league, and his case for the Hall of Fame.
GM Bryan Murray thinks Alfie's going to play until he's 40. (Sun)
Nick Foligno is having a hard time getting back into the rhythm. (Citizen)
Patrick Wiercioch's getting a taste of the NHL behind the scenes, even if not on the ice. (Sun)
Sens prospect Corey Cowick and his Ottawa 67's took a 2-1 series lead over St. Mike's last night. (Citizen)

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michalek cullen shannon will be a very fast line.

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by DarrenM on Apr 5, 2010 12:46 PM EDT reply actions

agreed

In theory, they could all skate circles around any Florida player, in theory. In theory, communism works. In practice, michalek overakates the Puck, in practice…

by High Priest of Alfie on Apr 5, 2010 12:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I called this

I totally called this!

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by Mark Parisi on Apr 5, 2010 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions

http://www.silversevensens.com/2010/4/3/1403793/where-does-michalek-fit-in
“I don’t think Clouston will demote Kovalev, so I think Fisher and Kovalev is the pairing we’re going to see [Michalek] with.” – Mark Parisi
“I’m going with Shannon-Cullen-Foligno for my third line” – Mark Parisi

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by DarrenM on Apr 5, 2010 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Your selective quoting hurts my heart, Darren.

“I’d like to see Shannon-Cullen-Michalek” – Mark Parisi

http://www.silversevensens.com/2010/3/30/1396931/game-77-ottawa-senators-washington#33526735

Linking stuff is a pain in the ass at work so you’ll just have to copy and paste.

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by Mark Parisi on Apr 5, 2010 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions

I browsed these comments quickly

and now I think you probably have quoted every possible line possibility.

Did you call Alfie-Butler-Kelly? If not, I did!

by Tony S on Apr 5, 2010 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Wouldn't that be Butler-Kelly-Alfie?

I should delete your comment so I can take credit for this line combo next year!

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by Mark Parisi on Apr 6, 2010 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions

Also, Mark....

Peter Mueller got concussed last night. Better you hear it from me now than from someone else later.

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by DarrenM on Apr 5, 2010 1:18 PM EDT reply actions

HE HAS 19 POINTS IN 15 GAMES!!!!

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by Mark Parisi on Apr 5, 2010 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions

I was with you on that Mueller bandwagon. He would have been a great pickup, though since it took Wolski to get him I doubt Murray would have had the stones to move the type of player required to acquire him.

by modsuperstar on Apr 5, 2010 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, I was surprised that Wolski was the asking price

I had read rumors that he could be acquired for a lot less. I really felt that Lee and Kelly would have been enough. Would I have been happy if Murray had to give up someone like Foligno to get him? Absolutely not.

Besides, we can always tender him an offer sheet!

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by Mark Parisi on Apr 6, 2010 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions

Alfie for the Hall

I think this article really failed to hit on was his status in his generation of Swedish players. It’s pretty much him, Sundin, Lidstrom and Forsberg who led Sweden to great success internationally. I couldn’t find a total, but there aren’t that many Swedes in the Hall, possibly only Salming. The fact he was a late draft pick, played for the same team his whole career and really is one of the most complete players in the league will bode well for him. Plus the expansion team Hall of Famer factor has to appeal to the Hall as well.

by modsuperstar on Apr 5, 2010 1:33 PM EDT reply actions

plus the Stanley Cup ring he will get before retirement

I am AWESOME! Are you?

by Manthong on Apr 5, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm not sure if anyone follows the TSN power rankings,

But I’m sick of the rather severe lack of respect for the Senators. Behind the Red Wings? Alright, they’ve been hot lately. Behind the Avs? Even though they’re choking away a playoff spot? Hmmm. Behind the fucking Habs, Bruins and Rangers? Unacceptable.

by Mike Hurley on Apr 5, 2010 4:50 PM EDT reply actions

Ah don’t sweat it. I remember the year Ottawa went into the Cup Finals the TSN playoff promos didn’t feature any Sens. They showed like 12 guys and no Senators, so going into the playoffs unheralded is fine by me. Better to surprise people when they beat the defending champs in the first round.

by modsuperstar on Apr 5, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Nope, I don't care about power rankings at all

Do they affect Ottawa’s playoff seed? Do they affect anything at all? When they start to affect the season, I’ll start caring. In the meantime they’re just the equivalent of “my dad can beat up your dad.”

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by Mark Parisi on Apr 6, 2010 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions