Game 59: Ottawa Senators @ Tampa Bay Lightning
by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 14, 2012 5:00 PM EST
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The Senators head south for a two-game swing through Florida, and they kick things off tonight against the Lightning. It's the Valentine's Day Classic! Or at least it could be, if the league wanted to make it so...
Anyway, although Ottawa's still well ahead of Tampa in the standings, they haven't been playing nearly as well as their expansion-year brethren: The Sens are 2-6-2 in their last ten, while the Bolts are 6-2-2 over that span.
We can expect Craig Anderson to start tonight, looking to continue his dominance over the Lightning: He's got a 5-1-2 record and two shutouts in his career against them. At the other end will be Mathieu Garon, who's got a lifetime record of 0-2 against Ottawa.
Up front, Zenon Konopka won't get the opportunity to play against his old team, as there are no lineup changes. That means Matt Carkner will also be scratched again, and the lines should look like this:
Here are some things I would watch for tonight, if I were watching the game:
- Scorching Spezza et al.: Spezza's line with Michalek and Butler is on fire. Will they be able to keep up their offence against the Lightning?
- Paging Kyle Turris: Turris doesn't have a point in five games, and his line has seriously cooled down. Can the Senators get two lines going on the same night?
- Karlsson's Defence: I'd expect Karlsson and Kuba to draw the tough match-up against Steven Stamkos' line; how will Karlsson do in a defensive role? Will it negatively impact his offensive risk-taking?
- Emotional Phillips: The 1,000th game and subsequent ceremony are now behind him, so how will Chris Phillips respond? Will we see Clutch Chris (Dr. Jekyll) or Big Game Chris (Mr. Hyde)?
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Who else here is listening to Kenny Loggins – Playing With the Boys to pump up for this game!?!?!
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Are you sure it's not the 1-3-1 tthat killed the GDT?
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wow - i bet Kenny Loggins would like a do-over on that song title
Actually, as much as i’ve raged about the lousy GDT pump-up song choices, i think since Mark has actually recommended ‘good’ songs, the Sens started sucking.
Remember when Michalek and Stamkos had the same goal total this season?
And then Milan got a concussion…not that I think he would have been able to keep pace.
I wish I could stick around.
But I have the game set to record on the DVR, so in 13 minutes, I’m gone. :(
Got engaged. Otherwise, nada.
Although I’m going to see Julius Caesar in a few hours.
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 6:53 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks! I'm pretty happy.
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 6:54 PM EST up reply actions
Sadly it's just the play.
I’ve been to Rome, though. Loved it. I want to go back.
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 6:56 PM EST up reply actions
Also, that's one of my favourite Shakespeare plays.
Great lines, interesting staging issues. It`s about power and war, love it.
This is a student production. We'll see how it is. I'm skeptical.
Alix hast to see it for a class, so I’m joining her.
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
Apparently they've mixed up the gender roles for the characters as well.
Until I find out for sure who is playing Caesar, I’m referring to the play as Julia Caesar.
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 7:01 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, I actually really hate when people do that
It can work, but usually it just results in really stupid staging and casting decisions
Thanks!
She’s a neat girl. She also got tickets in a suite for Saturday’s Canucks-Leafs game. I may be borrowing a jersey.
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 7:00 PM EST up reply actions
The honeymoon plan is to go to Sweden to see MODO and Frolunda.
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 7:02 PM EST up reply actions
I agree.
I want to see Frolunda. She wanted to see MODO. So we’d be combining it.
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 7:04 PM EST up reply actions
Come on parental wedding gift...
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
I miss him, too.
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 7:03 PM EST up reply actions
More and More each day lol
Congrats on your engagement by the way!
by I Still Miss Hossa!!! on Feb 14, 2012 7:03 PM EST up reply actions
Dads trip!
I hope Hasse is as adorable as he was last year. And that Kuba’s dad still has his amazing hat.
Oh Captain, my Captain!
Wasn't it?
I also hope Milan’s dad is there so Kuba Sr has someone to talk to. Apparently he doesn’t really speak English :S
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Sens have missed the net 744 times so far this year. OW.
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eeeyup
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"LET'S. GET. ACCURATE!"
… Not something I can picture Darkwing Duck saying.
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How many shots on goal do we have?
by I Still Miss Hossa!!! on Feb 14, 2012 7:10 PM EST up reply actions
.... a lot?
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Lol fair enough.
I was just wondering what our rank was in the league
by I Still Miss Hossa!!! on Feb 14, 2012 7:13 PM EST up reply actions
I can't find a total stat yet.
I have the ESPN figures for SOG for every player, but I’m not about to add them all up.
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that was Karlsson's 192 shot on goal. o.o
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Easier than I thought: 1823 shots on goal. 744 that have missed.
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let's get physical!
i wanna see some forecheck. And a semblance of a defensive system – not the “omigod – here comes somebody! what-do-i-do, what-do-i-do?!?” system.
I love Tampa
Always have. They are like a weird mirror image of our own team.
Me too
Not the mirror image part, but I hop on their bandwagon when Ottawa’s post-season ends. Stamkos. That’s all.
Oh Captain, my Captain!
KARLSSON
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P P P POWER PLAY
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Spezza misses his first of the night.
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by Nightbreak on Feb 14, 2012 7:13 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
DAMMIT, Spezza
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"Right on is what you want to hear. Right on means right on goal."
Wisdom from Mr. Potvin.
On the train and stuck with radio for the first
But I just want to say Erik Karlsson is the greatest hockey player of all time. OF ALL TIME!
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 Feb 14, 2012 7:17 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Fun fact: Bobby Orr has the 3 highest single season totals for point shares
Guess who has the fourth highest.
by TheGuineaPig on Feb 14, 2012 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
Garon
Is there only one GAron? I remember seeing a Sens – Pens game pre-lock out that ened 3-3 (I think). Go Sens
Only one Garon who has played in the NHL since 1917
according to Wikipedia
by whereverjustice on Feb 14, 2012 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
It's weird having the rink audio on the TV so low.
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Nice one, Butler. Where's the slashing call against the Lightning?
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I would say make them fight in a pit
But then we are stuck with Konopke. Good to let Winchester have/compete for/win his position back….but his position was the weakest link – him and Carkner. So, at this point – I would say O’Brien.
WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING ANDERSON
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That was said all in one breath. x.x
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I've seen him do that before
He did it against Vancouver in his first season with Colorado. I screamed at him from the last row. He didn’t listen. In fairness, he was pretty far away from me.
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 7:27 PM EST up reply actions
Were there ice girls nearby?
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No, BUT
He did stair at the “Ice Crew” women during the TV timeouts. Coach would be lecturing everyone and Anderson just stood there staring, not paying attention.
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
makes me wonder if he's got binoculars to watch our dance crew up in the 300 level
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Haven't seen them in weeks
When I complained, I was told that I was not the first person to find it completely unacceptable.
Oh Captain, my Captain!
You're hardly alone.
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It's been said for years that we aren't a market for that sort of thing. I don't know what changed Marketing's opinion.
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Oh no. they're still here. Or some of them are.
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The guy with the drum is around but I haven't seen cheerleaders at the last couple of games I went to
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They still hold the giant Tim's Card and are in the BG for a lot of the promos.
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I didn't file a complaint, but I found them disturbing
Should see the Vancouver Giants. Those girls are so underaged and have the same enthusiasm as a zombie alone in a wheat field.
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
He thinks he's Rambo
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What did he do?
I wasn’t paying attention.
by TheGuineaPig on Feb 14, 2012 7:30 PM EST up reply actions
Flying out halfway down the ice for a puck
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MacLean let the Dads sit in on the pregame speech.
Hasse was unimpressed.
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I gave up that meme when I found out his unimpressed face was because of his wife's health emergency
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 7:32 PM EST up reply actions
Dean Brown told me that when I asked him
I felt so horrible.
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
Seriously, that is horrible.
Glad the dads are on the trip. It would be nice to have a moms trip (although I think it is a lot less fun for a bunch of 20 something guys to go on a road trip with their mom, but other teams alternate between moms and dads)
Too many guys have lost their moms
And with everything that happened with Foligno’s mom, it’d kind of make the team look like jerks.
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I don't know about that
Plus not all the dads can make it either. I don’t think it would make them look like jerks, just that they’re doing both. When you’re talking about parents in their 50s, 60s, and even 70s, not all are going to be able to make the trip.
Yeah, but it was just so public with Foligno's mom
Sure a lot of them will have lost a parent or will have an ill parent, but there was so much media attention for Foligno’s mom and it was so obvious that he took it hard and he still brings it up when he goes on visits to the Ottawa Cancer Centre. It seems like a questionable idea to me.
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Well, I feel like they could still do it and it would still be a nice, well received idea
But this year we have the dads and that’s nice too.
I played a tiny bit of it today. Solid stuff.
I adore 2D platformers.
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
He's better than a fourth liner
For the last couple of months of last season, he was making a solid case for 2nd line.
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That was when we had no one
Lots of people would be 2nd liners on that team.
by TheGuineaPig on Feb 14, 2012 7:35 PM EST up reply actions
Colin Greening, for instance
Wait…
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 7:35 PM EST up reply actions
That roster that's the same as what we have now, minus Konopka and Turris?
He was thriving when our roster was full of the likes of Butler, Condra, Greening, etc. It’s not like much changed over the summer.
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I don't see that
We don’t really have anyone else fill the same role on our roster.
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I don't know
I would rather give that 4th line spot to someone else. His man thing was speed, and we have other guys with speed now.
Small and that fast? Who?
I just don’t see the harm, and I don’t think it was all that obvious over the summer that we had someone else who was really fast. I agree that we don’t have room now, but given where we were and what we had when we let him go I really don’t see it.
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I thought it seemed clear last year with guys like Smith etc. coming up
That a more veteran guy was surplus.
Oh that explains why we signed Konopka then.
If you were gonna let any veteran go (not that Shannon’s really a veteran since dude’s 28 which is like 3 years older than most of those callups from last season), I don’t buy letting the guy who thrived playing more with those callups be the one to walk.
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Yeah, Konopka was a whatever signing too
But he brings different skills than Shannon. Either way, not having Shannon is not really a loss. Decent player, good guy, but people got too attached to bottom six players.
MISTER ANDERSON
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Double stack is always my favourite style of save to make
Partly because I have really short pads.
Dammit, defense. CLEAR THAT PUCK
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is a defensive system really that hard to learn
i mean these guys are effing professional hockey players, right?
He let his password out publicly by accident over the summer
A bunch of people logged in and started posting disgusting tweets, like mocking Pacioretty for the Chara thing. I logged in, changed his password, and then emailed him with the now re-secured account details.
Nice guy. He asked me, and I quote, “Should I say a sorry to Max?”
So, Bruno Gervais apologizing to Pacioretty? That’s on me.
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
I figured enough people were being douchebags, someone should step in.
Fun fact: Gervais still uses hotmail.
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 7:48 PM EST up reply actions
It's a tech geek snobbery thing
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 7:49 PM EST up reply actions
A lot of it comes down to the ridiculous-looking account names that were used by most people
Gmail is perceived as the more professional of the free email account sites.
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 7:50 PM EST up reply actions
Oh.
It’s truly amazing how many people can become absolute dicks at the drop of a hat.
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
Nice catch of Spezza's pass, Lee.
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Please, oh please, do NOT let Rick Nash's trade list include Toronto.
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Toronto is frequently listed as a destination
Sure they always have the need, but I feel like a lot of players don’t want to play there. A guy like Nash who doesn’t like the spotlight probably doesn’t want to go to T.O.
there was that NHL players poll that was done last season (CBC maybe?)
And T.O. was listed as one of the 5 least desirable franchises to play for. Ottawa was in the top 5.
I'm not shocked by either
T.O. is a zoo, Ottawa can be hard on some people and not everyone loves the city (compared with places like LA or New York).
Even the Leaf Homers on Hockeycentral said Nash aint coming
The leafs have absolutely zero top end prospects, and especially have no spare goalie of value
oh, that does make more sense
I was trying to come up for overall reasons for both. I could understand goalies not wanted to be here.
Here's the poll
Only 5% of players said Toronto was the least desirable. And Ottawa didn’t crack the top five.
by whereverjustice on Feb 14, 2012 7:57 PM EST up reply actions
damn fact checkers...
but that 5% still put toronto in the 5 least desirable. so, i goofed on the Ottawa being top 5.
There's one simple reason for listing Toronto as a destination
Ratings. Leafs fans tune in; if they think there’s a chance their team will get the biggest name, they’ll watch all day long.
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by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 14, 2012 8:03 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, and T.O. media does like to talk Leafs
For ratings and because that’s what they’re most familiar with.
"Oh, hey! This superstar *might* pick Toronto. Stay tuned."
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If they do trade Nash, that's going to put a crimp in the 2013 All Star Game in Columbus.
With no hometown Nash to vote in, that’s going to make it tough for the Jackets to have a roster of their own. Unless they fire-sale and get high-energy prospects.
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so, it seems to me that from the moment i mentioned how good the Sens were looking
they started sucking. Listen, Hockey Gods, i did finish by saying “touch wood” – did you miss that?!?
I'm thinking of writing a post about all-time Sens killers
Anybody have some suggestions? I’ve got a couple names down already, and I’m wondering if anybody has some that I haven’t thought of/remembered.
I'm assuming you mean Nieuwendyk, but...
…outside of one infamous game, he hasn’t been that productive against Ottawa.
by TheGuineaPig on Feb 14, 2012 7:52 PM EST up reply actions
Later
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Hey, Darren
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Poor Turris. He had an open night
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.... net.
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All time Sens Killers...wow - so many...
Definitely deserves a post. I am sure there are those individuals that have eaten us like a hog trough buffet, and those who have stoned us cold in nets. Over the course of 20 years – wow.
I was somewhat surprised to find out who the leading scorer against the Sens is
In the regular season, that is. Because he’s never played a playoff game against the Sens.
by TheGuineaPig on Feb 14, 2012 8:12 PM EST up reply actions
Hi kids!
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.
Twitter: @sens_adnan
Hi Adnan!
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Yo!
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.
Twitter: @sens_adnan
Sup!
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.
Twitter: @sens_adnan
NICE pass, Spezza. LOOK next time.
(Oh, what am I saying?)
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Does Stamkos think he's back at the ASG with that spin-o-rama?
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"Nice. Nice. Not *thrilling*, but nice."
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Alright as I am apparently recapping, who wants to summarise the 1st period for me? ;)
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Erik Karlsson is better than your favourite player.
Twitter: @sens_adnan
We Score
Then stopped skating for 15 mintues
Looks like the old Phillips has shown up tonight
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#LeeDown
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Cheers folks.
Milan is playing too well (speaking of the last several games, not specifically tonight) to not score. When is this drought going to end.
Turris wants it, too
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He scored in the last game.
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.
Twitter: @sens_adnan
Did he?
God, I watched the game but was apparently asleep at the same time. I have a 10 month old – it explains a lot.
Been a while before that though, 12 January.
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.
Twitter: @sens_adnan
Should have asked your 10 month old who scored if you fell asleep.
by whatsinaname on Feb 14, 2012 8:28 PM EST up reply actions
Great. He can have a job as an NHL ref.
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What a chance for TUrris there!
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.
Twitter: @sens_adnan
Someone tell Karlsson to look over his freaking shoulder!!!!
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Look at the little guy winning the board battles. ;)
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.
Twitter: @sens_adnan
Why?
Why did Potvin call Karlsons “Erickson” !??!
by fridgefullofmeat on Feb 14, 2012 8:30 PM EST reply actions
Because he's Denis Potvin.
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
rec'd
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by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 15, 2012 8:39 AM EST up reply actions
P P P POWER PLAY
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Power play!
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.
Twitter: @sens_adnan
we can't just score one thought
because that would lead to the worst lead in all of hockey – the dreaded 2 GOAL LEAD!!
GOAL
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GOAL!
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.
Twitter: @sens_adnan
ALFREDSSON
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Surprisingly many
160 to be precise. Alfie will be #171.
But only 25 since 2000-2001.
by whereverjustice on Feb 14, 2012 9:01 PM EST up reply actions
Oh man I got the sign backward
It’s 24, Alfie will be the 25th.
by whereverjustice on Feb 14, 2012 9:02 PM EST up reply actions
Definitely providing more than "locker room leadership"
… And as Spezza goes with scoring, so do the Sens
Ah 3-0 would have been nice there on that 2-on-1 chance.
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.
Twitter: @sens_adnan
Condra & Z.Smith... no goal.
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WHY does Sportsnet assume we're looking for players?
Oh, Tomoe Rutuu was so a player of interest. Feh
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How else do you fill a segment?
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 8:44 PM EST up reply actions
so, i've heard lots of pundits say that Ottawa is "interested" in T. Ruutu
but is there any basis in this?
Yes.
Murray has said he wants a top six forward. Ruutu is one. Ruutu’s a good player. Murray has dealt with Carolina at the deadline before… etc.
It’s all speculation, of course, but it makes sense. Still, asking price would be way too high
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Also, Ruutu is now injured.
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Were also intered in Nash
Parise, Suter etc
don't forget
wayne gretzky, bobby hull…
by spezzasbrother on Feb 14, 2012 8:45 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Oh and congratulations Ryan! :D
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Thank you, AA.
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
According to Alix’ tweet, Wyshynski and Marek mentioned it on their podcast.
You are kind of a big shot! (or she is)
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Moi. He had me send him the details.
I’ve had drinks with Jeff. Wouldn’t say we’re friends, but I know him.
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
I seen alfie limping in the locker room, did I miss something?
by spezzasbrother on Feb 14, 2012 8:45 PM EST via mobile reply actions
No, we're not picking up Dustin Penner, either, you empty suit.
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5 goals and 8 assists!
Clearly way better for the top 6 than Bobby Butler, what with his 5 goals and 7 assists
by whereverjustice on Feb 14, 2012 8:50 PM EST up reply actions
Ales Hemsky? ARE YOU ALL JUST PULLING NAMES OUT OF A FREAKING HAT?
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"a guy like Hemsky might fit"
there’s commitment. what a load of bullshit – Eklund’s better than that.
I assume you mean commitment to their suggestion
And not about Hemsky, who is a UFA in July.
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 8:52 PM EST up reply actions
It's all speculation
They’re not pretending it’s anything but speculation, so they’re still ahead of Eklund—he makes statements and claims they come from ‘sources,’ which is bullshit.
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by Peter Raaymakers on Feb 15, 2012 8:49 AM EST up reply actions
Ha, I actually that commercial was pretty funny.
Maybe that’s what I am single? ;)
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Erik Karlsson is better than your favourite player.
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To be fair, I agree the wiserhood commercials are generally douchebags, but yeah putting the bag around the girl’s purse, that made me laugh.
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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You're single and I'm getting married
So, yup.
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 8:55 PM EST up reply actions
BOOM!
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I can get behind anything
that works out in our favour – and I dont see it among the names being bandied about anywhere.
The Turris move, and similar moves – will be what makes the future of this team.
I guarantee – if we pick up soneone at the deadline, or even a UFA in the summer – regardless of who we get – the asking price, the salary, and the subsequent performance – it will all be too much.
We could land a guy who can do what Nash or Rutuu can do – for next to nothing. Our scouting needs to come through for us. Better to gamble this way.
And of course, we cant make a move for anyone who is a member of the doucherhood – honorary or not.
Whose excited for Ottawa/Florida
In Exciting Jumbo-Vision :)
I'm excited for Vancouver/Toronto
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 8:56 PM EST up reply actions
Alix is taking me in a suite
I plan on trying to order caviar. I don’t like caviar. But I want to be snooty.
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
Better than nothing. ;)
Imagine if it was a Sens home game with the old scoreboard.
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I've seen a Florida/Ottawa game with the old scoreboard!
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN!
But I meant imagine if that was the centre ice stream.
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I mean I was watchin... nevermind
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 9:01 PM EST up reply actions
I saw it last year
Coyotes in Phoenix vs Ottawa
I watched that too, but that was 2 years ago.
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Detroit is up 2-0 late in 2nd…this would be their 21st straight home win.
Crazy.
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goal change
Spezza from Kuba & Karlsson!!!
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WOO HOO!
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Point for my fantasy!
I mean…yeah.
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YAY
Sad for Alfie, but yay.
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
Let's trade him for Rick Nash.
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 9:01 PM EST up reply actions
i feel bad for even writing that.
(it does have an element of awesomeness though – if it could happen, not that i want it to, but if it did. which would be bad, of course.)
This is the best Valentine's Day ever
I have done literally zero to celebrate.
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I've done even less
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i bought flowers and chocolate for my wife
but she’s really tired and went to bed early so i can watch the game guilt-free – grand-slam!!!
Alix thinks it's a stupid day
And I agree. SCORE!
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 9:04 PM EST up reply actions
The director made me stay at work until 630. He felt less guilty when I said no I didn’t have a wife getting angry.
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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I have today off!
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 9:07 PM EST up reply actions
I like Denis Potvin
“This is clearly Alfredsson’s goal.”
“I think it may have gone off Brewer, it looked like it changed direction.”
“It may have gone straight in.”
All in 20 seconds.
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They need better TVs in the booth in Tampa.
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Uh-oh. Karlsson's hand.
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Sens have had a lot of chances for that 3-0 goal. Really wish they would take one.
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"Leafs, Nash would seem a perfect fit"
Fuck off, Toronto Sun.
41 minutes ago. THAT didn’t take long
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He’s from Brampton, good chance he is a Leafs fan.
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Erik Karlsson is better than your favourite player.
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Again, Toronto has nothing of good value
Only Schenn has even proven himself an nhl for gods sake
You mean Kadri won't do it?
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 9:11 PM EST up reply actions
I assume that was part of a Sportsnet/Media package to drum up interest in the next 'trade speculation' show.
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Kessel-Nash would be too similar to Carter-Nash
They do not function well on the same lines.
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by Ryan Classic on Feb 14, 2012 9:09 PM EST up reply actions
Stamkos didn't even realize St. Louis and Karlsson were below him
That might have been the shortest collision ever.
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... Neil, why you bother with St. Louis?
Just have Karlsson hold him at arm’s-length
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He’s almost as close to Malkin as he is to 2nd place defenceman.
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Erik Karlsson is better than your favourite player.
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Dammit, Turris
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Fucking "Karlsson dove" comment from Malone. Trying to get into the refs' heads with 10 minutes to go?
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Its the Bolts specialty
Whining. And there isn’t really a bigger hypocrisy than a teammate of Stamkos making any sort of comment on diving.
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by Johnny_Spectacular on Feb 14, 2012 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
Ha!
“Spending valentine’s with women who isn’t my wife?”
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PENALTY SHOT
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Penalty shot!
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I will not object one bit if Karlsson elects to punch someone after this
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JUST MISSED
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Uuuuuurgh
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by Johnny_Spectacular on Feb 14, 2012 9:19 PM EST reply actions
Damn it Turris :(
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The puck has no love for him tonight
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by Johnny_Spectacular on Feb 14, 2012 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
Hit the corner post off the pad
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When a goalie comes out like that, you fake a slapshot
Works every time on me. :(
Spezza does that a lot.
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SPEZZA
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GIGGLES!
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SUCKERED HIM IN
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SPEZZA MAKES MY PANTS CHANGE SHAPE!
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by Johnny_Spectacular on Feb 14, 2012 9:21 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Rec’d or flagged?
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Even I'm not sure, to be honest...
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by Johnny_Spectacular on Feb 14, 2012 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
"Bobby Butler hits a home run. He hits a strike on Jason Spezza's stick." -Denis Potvin.
Co-manager, Silver Seven
Stick to hockey metaphors, Denis.
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BRIAN LEE WITH THE BIG HIT
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#LeeSmash
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Karlsson, Spezza, Kuba and Michalek have been on the ice for all 3 goals.
Butler 2 and Alfie for 1.
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Can I start thinking Butler is awesome again yet?
I’m scared too…he’s hurt me so many times before…
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by Johnny_Spectacular on Feb 14, 2012 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
i think he's got his confidence back
he’s also playing with Spezza again, which helps. haha.
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I am kind of surprised Marlboro man hasn’t been here for a while given how well Butler is doing.
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he did this last year too
maybe we just send him somewhere for conditioning and call him back after the all-star break.
Leafs down 2-0.
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Haha, was just about to post that
This is an excellent thing.
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by Johnny_Spectacular on Feb 14, 2012 9:28 PM EST up reply actions
If the 2 goal lead is dreaded...
is a 3 goal lead terrifying?
No, Kuba. When you take the puck away from Stamkos, don't give it right back
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Soooooo
If, as the Team predicts, a loss here throws the Bolts into seller mode…anyone we want?
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by Johnny_Spectacular on Feb 14, 2012 9:31 PM EST reply actions
Stamkos.
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Hedman.
Go for the Swede!
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Some nice prospects would be good.
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name sounds familiar.
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I just don't want an UFA
… no rentals please
Pulled goalie with 3 goal lead?
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Lol They have nothing lose
Spezza for hat trick though
So close to hat trick!
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HAT TRICK!
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HAT TRICK
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Didn't that once get Havlat kicked around?
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what a team to get him that hat trick
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That was a great save by Anderson
and an uncharacteristic bad decision by Alfie
ANDERSON SHUTOUT
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Great game!
4-0 probably flattered us, but deserved the win.
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shouldnt get lost in the Spezza love in (and i DO love the guy)
that Anderson really got that shut-out all by himself.
Agree
Essentially the forward and goalies did their job, but defensively it was not a great performance
Fair point
I meant the team defensively more than each individual defenceman
Spezza now tied with Kessel in points
Fourth in the league
by whereverjustice on Feb 14, 2012 9:39 PM EST reply actions
Sounds like I missed a great game.
GO GIGGLES GO!
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