Silver Nuggets: Senators call up Stéphane Da Costa

by Adnan on Jan 20, 2012 1:01 PM EST in Silver Nuggets

With Zack Smith and Kaspars Daugavins getting injured in the victory over San Jose last night, the Senators were potentially down a forward even with Andre Petersson waiting. To remedy that situation, they have recalled Stéphane Da Costa from Binghamton today. Da Costa has done very well in his time in the AHL scoring 9 goals along with 10 assists for 19 points in 21 games.

According to Steve Lloyd, Petersson might be given a chance with Jason Spezza. That would be quite a chance for the kid in his NHL debut wouldn't it? If that is indeed the case, we might see the lines be something like Petersson-Spezza-Michalek, Condra-Turris-Alfredsson, Greening-Da Costa-Foligno, Neil-Konopka-Butler.

How would you like the lines to be if Smith and Daugavins can't go? We should get an update at 4 p.m. when the Senators practise.

Last game

Recap of yet another Senators win. (Silver Seven, Fear The Fin, Ottawa Sun, Senators Extra)
Not a particularly good night on scoring chances for Jason Spezza and Erik Karlsson, despite Spezza's two assists and Karlsson's goal. Kyle Turris' line was the best. (The 6th Sens)

General Sens News

A nice story about Mark Borowiecki and his road to the NHL. Also, Sergei Gonchar never dreamed he would play 1100 NHL games. His goal was just to play for a local Russian team. (Ottawa Sun)
Senators prospect Shane Prince had six points last night. (Shane Prince)
Martin Havlat has yet another injury, Dan Boyle isn't too upset about not going back home to Ottawa for the all-star game, but Logan Couture is looking forward to it. Milan Michalek considers Ottawa home now and doesn't have too many friends left from his time in San Jose. (Ottawa Sun)
Craig Custance and Pierre LeBrun are both are very impressed by Bryan Murray's trade for Kyle Turris and the hiring of Paul MacLean. (ESPN)
Jason Spezza will likely fall a little short of his career best for points, but he thinks he is having the best season of his career due to improvement in other areas. Spezza is currently tied for sixth in points in the NHL scoring race, on pace for 84 points. (CBC)
The Senators have got at least one point in 11 straight road games (7-0-4) which is now a club record. (NHL)
Robin Lehner will start for Binghamton tonight. (Joy Lindsay)
Pierre Dorion on Mika Zibanejad, Mark Stone and Stefan Noesen. (Ottawa Senators)

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Sucks to lose Smith

Z. Smith has really been a great addition. However, it will be interesting to see what Da Costa can do after a successful AHL stint.

by Amelia L on Jan 20, 2012 1:05 PM EST reply actions

I just watched the video of Paul McLean’s post-game interview on SensTV. He said about Rooster that he was hurting, but he’s from Latvia so he should be okay. I like that reasoning.

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by modsuperstar on Jan 20, 2012 1:18 PM EST up reply actions

Poor Greening!

Scored two goals? DOWN TO THE THIRD LINE! Score three next time.

by SensAndy on Jan 20, 2012 1:34 PM EST reply actions

Ha

I think it’s more like, “Da Costa is fast. Who can I get to protect him that is also fast and big?”

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by Mark Parisi on Jan 20, 2012 1:40 PM EST up reply actions

2 goals and the 1st star of the game, actually

So next time, it’s got to be 3 goals and ALL the stars

by B_T on Jan 20, 2012 1:41 PM EST up reply actions

"It's not enough that I should succeed - others should fail"

by SensAndy on Jan 20, 2012 2:08 PM EST up reply actions

That sounds like something Lehner would say.

by The Tif on Jan 20, 2012 2:16 PM EST up reply actions

To be fair, I am just guessing. Maybe they demoted Michalek!

I love soft players (especially Europeans) that play on the perimeter. Enigmas are awesome. Grit and heart-and-soul are red flags.

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by Adnan on Jan 20, 2012 1:43 PM EST up reply actions

Score three? Why, he'll be playing with Konopka!

by whatsinaname on Jan 20, 2012 4:16 PM EST up reply actions

I think my lines would be different

Michalek-Spezza-Bustler
Condra-Turris-Alfredsson
Greening-Da Costa-Foligno
Petersson-Konopka-Neil

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by Mark Parisi on Jan 20, 2012 1:48 PM EST reply actions

Well I put Petersson up there because that is what Steve Lloyd says is likely. So do your lines based on knowing that!

I love soft players (especially Europeans) that play on the perimeter. Enigmas are awesome. Grit and heart-and-soul are red flags.

Erik Karlsson is better than your favourite player.
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by Adnan on Jan 20, 2012 1:49 PM EST up reply actions

I refuse

If I’m adding a player to the top line, it’s the team leader in game-winning goals, not a rookie playing in his first game.

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by Mark Parisi on Jan 20, 2012 1:59 PM EST up reply actions

Agreed

Plus I really think Butler deserves that chance. Sure he hasn’t been scoring as much, but you can’t deny he’s been working his butt off.

by I Still Miss Hossa!!! on Jan 20, 2012 4:06 PM EST up reply actions

My lines would be

Greening-Spezza-Bustler
Michalek-Turris-Alfredsson
Condra-Da Costa-Foligno
Petersson-Konopka-Neil

by I Still Miss Hossa!!! on Jan 20, 2012 4:08 PM EST up reply actions

Bustler?

If you meant to do that, it’s pretty funny!

by SensAndy on Jan 20, 2012 2:09 PM EST up reply actions

Yes, his nickname here has been "The Bust" or some variation since his first game

Suffice it to say that we got a great kick out of the crazy expectations for a college kid jumping straight to the NHL.

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by Mark Parisi on Jan 20, 2012 2:11 PM EST up reply actions

102 POINTS IN A SINGLE GAME

BOTH ASSISTS ON EVERY GOAL!

by The Tif on Jan 20, 2012 2:17 PM EST up reply actions

we don't ask much... but if he could get a shutout every game as well

that’d be nice

by AussieSensFan on Jan 20, 2012 2:28 PM EST up reply actions

Blocked every shot...

…even his own just so he could score on the rebound.

by SensAndy on Jan 20, 2012 2:42 PM EST up reply actions

Don't forget getting the winning OT goal

In games that don’t go to OT.

by B_T on Jan 20, 2012 2:45 PM EST up reply actions

Also scores shorthanded goals while he is in a penalty box

I do not know how he does that, he is just great like that.

I know that, that doesn't matter, I know you Mr. Rainey, that's what matters. You stole my story.

by TaBu on Jan 20, 2012 3:09 PM EST up reply actions

he carries an extra puck with him

and throws it, from the box, into the net. Conclusive evidence shows that he did, in fact throw it and is thus awarded a goal.

Bustler.

The 'A' on Minnesotta Wild winger Dany Heatley's jersey does NOT stand for 'assistant'.

by MadCash on Jan 21, 2012 3:00 AM EST up reply actions

Not with Spezza

Come on, there is no chance he would start game on line with Spezza (and end it). Greening just had two goals and that line is solid. I really want to see Andre Petersson succeed for all the hard work and great results in Bingo, but in a first game he should be given 4th line minutes, and then maybe couple games later (next year) he can go on first line just to spice things up.
On a side note: Start planning the Parade!!!

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by TaBu on Jan 20, 2012 2:48 PM EST reply actions