Dear Alfie
This is an open letter, a declaration of undying adoration and admiration for a player who has given everything to the Ottawa Senators. I invite you to add your own in the comments.
Silver Nuggets
The Jason Spezza Questions
Now that the Senators season has been wonderfully extended into the second round of the playoffs (for the first time in a long time), it has breathed life into the hope that top centre Jason Spezza will return to the lineup sometime soon.
On to the Next One
Sure, the Canadiens had injuries. Sure, Craig Anderson stood on his head. Sure, the Habs outplayed the Senators for stretches. In the end, it matters not. The Senators advance to round two, and we start to look forward.
The Brilliance of Paul MacLean
He's gotten plenty of attention for his mind games this series, but Paul MacLean continues to make in-game decisions that prove he's one of the best coaches in the league.
Going for the Stranglehold
After thoroughly beating the Canadiens on the ice and in the alleyway in game three, all eyes will be on game four tonight as the Senators go for the 3-1 lead in this opening series.
Rivalry is Born
This is the series we all wanted. Not the Bruins. Not the Capitals. The Canadiens. We wanted to feel the hate, feel the rivalry we haven't felt since the Battle of Ontario.
Are the Sens favourites or underdogs?
It has been a very long time, but the Ottawa Senators find themselves in a position where they may in fact be favourites heading into a playoff matchup. How will they handle it?
#TheReturn
He's baaaaaaaack!
Trouble Scoring
Not to beat a dead horse in troubling times in Senators Land, but this team is having a devil of a time putting the puck in the net.
No Time for Revenge
A short rant on why I don't care about Matt Cooke.
How Do You Stop Ovechkin?
Sparked by a conversation this morning with Adnan this morning, a pressing question currently faces the Ottawa Senators: how to stop Ovi?
Anderson's Vezina Season
After Craig Anderson stole two points for the Senators on Friday night, I was reminded of what could have been if Anderson had not missed 17 games.
Playoffs?!
Ya, we're talking 'bout playoffs, now that we've won a game.
The Sky is Not Falling
Don't worry chicken little, I don't think the sky is falling. Yet.
Let Silver Seven Get to Know You!
Will keep it short and sweet today, but let us know (if you are comfortable) who YOU are! We'd love to get to know you!
Get to Know your Silver Seven Staff
With the recent additions of Radek Bonk's Mullet and Josh to our team, and with new users appearing in the comments every day, I thought I would take some time to introduce you all to our team.
Bryan Murray: Master of Asset Management
The trade deadline has come and gone, and there is one thing that is apparent: Bryan Murray seems to understand (and excel) at asset management.
Trade Deadline Talk
Look, its that time of year. This stuff is coming at you from everywhere, but lets talk about it. Who could we see in a shiny new Senators uniform when the Sens play the Sabres Friday?
Another Important Week
Last week is in the books, and the Senators were able to pick up 4 of a possible 6 points against the three teams that were directly behind them heading into the week. Let us look at this week.
Some Love for Big Mac
Last year, the Senators were a team carried by their stars, lucky to have so few man games lost to key players. A common refrain was "they are a (Spezza, Karlsson) injury away from being a bad team". Looks like that isn't the case.
WIML: Goalscoring Race
I had a crazy amount of fun writing a series we called WIML in the summer. I figured it would be fun to bring it back for a fun midseason question.
Big Week Ahead for the Senators
After playing both the Islanders and the Lightning last week, this week brings three current playoff teams into the Senators line of fire, and as such, three important games.
Doing it Together
Last year the Senators were a two horse team (or 2 and a half I guess if you include Milan Michalek). Much has been made about the fact that the Senators are winning without those guys, and they are doing it by committee.
Return of the Gonch?
It would have been almost unfathomable before the season started, but now I'm seriously starting to wonder: should the Senators consider bringing Sergei Gonchar back for one more year?
Senators and Extra Time
With nine straight one-goal games and 17 in total this season, the Senators are becoming THAT team.
Silver Nuggets: Don't pin your hopes on Stone
The guy is still a 20-year-old and he's making his regular-season NHL debut. Don't expect miracles from Mark Stone.
