Silver Nuggets

Silver Nuggets: Sophomore Slump Candidates

Ottawa's rookies put in a fine showing in 2012-2013, with four Senators finishing in the top 12 in rookie scoring, league-wide. While Jakob Silfverberg is now with the Ducks, the Senators are still positioned well in terms of young talent. But all second-year players are aware of the dreaded sophomore slump.

Which player, who finished in the top-12 in rookie scoring last season, is the most likely candidate for a sophomore slump?

The candidates

Nail Yakupov

#64 / Right Wing / Edmonton Oilers

Height: 5-11

Weight: 184

Born: Oct 06, 1993

SEASON	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM
2012-2013	48	17	14	31	-4	24

Jonathan Huberdeau

#11 / Left Wing / Florida Panthers

Height: 6-1

Weight: 177

Born: Jun 04, 1993

SEASON	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM
2012-2013	48	14	17	31	-15	18

Cory Conacher

#89 / Right Wing / Ottawa Senators

Height: 5-8

Weight: 179

Born: Dec 14, 1989

SEASON	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM
2012-2013	47	11	18	29	3	29

Brendan Gallagher

#11 / Right Wing / Montreal Canadiens

Height: 5-9

Weight: 178

Born: May 06, 1992

SEASON	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM
2012-2013	44	15	13	28	10	33

Brandon Saad

#20 / Left Wing / Chicago Blackhawks

Height: 6-1

Weight: 202

Born: Oct 27, 1992

SEASON	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM
2012-2013	46	10	17	27	17	12

Alex Galchenyuk C Montreal Canadiens

SEASON	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM
2012-2013	48	9	18	27	14	20

Justin Schultz

#19 / Defenseman / Edmonton Oilers

Height: 6-2

Weight: 185

Born: Jun 06, 1990

SEASON	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM
2012-2013	48	8	19	27	-17	8

Mika Zibanejad C Ottawa Senators

SEASON	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM
2012-2013	42	7	13	20	9	6

Jakob Silfverberg RW Anaheim Ducks

SEASON	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM
2012-2013	48	10	9	19	9	12

Vladimir Tarasenko

#91 / Right Wing / St. Louis Blues

Height: 6-0

Weight: 219

Born: Dec 13, 1991

SEASON	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM
2012-2013	38	8	11	19	1	10

Alex Killorn C Tampa Bay Lightning

SEASON	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM
2012-2013	38	7	12	19	-6	14

Patrick Wiercioch D Ottawa Senators

SEASON	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM
2012-2013	42	5	14	19	-6	14

Sens Links:

Don't forget DJ Z-Bad tonight [Senators Extra]
Dave Lozo's predictions for 2013-2014, he has the Sens finishing 4th [Backhand Shelf]
More on relations between Eugene Melnyk and the city of Ottawa [The Citizen]
Marc Methot realizes he's an underdog to make Canada's Olympic team [Senators Extra]
The Canadian Tire Centre is getting its new signage [Senators Extra]
Cody Ceci aims to impress the Senators brass in September [Senators Extra]
Nichols worries that Ottawa's marketing team is tempting the hockey guards [6th Sens]
Some believe Chris Phillips will be the next captain, Nichols outlines why this would be a mistake [6th Sens]
Episode 1 of Season 2 from Sens Call-ups is available as a podcast [Sens Underground]
Zenon Konopka talked head safety and Sens leadership on Team1200 Ottawa; big praise for Spezza, Jason should probably send him a thank you card [Team 1200]
Some Elmira Jackets news from Peter Levi [Eye on the Sens]
Chris Lund looks at faceoff numbers [Inside the Senate]
An interview with Marc Methot [Inside the Senate]

NHL Links:

Ron Hainsey is useful, but remains unemployed [Cam Charron]
NHL coaching trees [Copper & Blue]
Turnovers are ok [Copper & Blue]
John Tavares explains the youth movement [Lighthouse Hockey]
Sabres and PDO [Die By The Blade]
The next installment of Getting to Know the CBA: Discipline from J.J. from Kansas [Winging It In Motown]
Andrew Berkshire makes a case for character [Eyes on the Prize]
Cam Charron looks at the hot-hand in goal, implications for Anderson and Lehner? [The Leafs Nation]
A fantastic post from a gay sports fan [Five Minutes For Fighting]
Scotty Bowman knows how to celebrate [Twitter]
Is Phill Kessel's next contract going to be big? [The Leafs Nation]

Other News:

The NFL settled the concussion lawsuit with ex-players; what are the implications for the NHL and NHLPA? [TSN]/

Silver Seven Game Night - Home opener

Another shout out for our Silver Seven game nights, specifically the home opener. Email Adnan at the address on his profile if you are interested. Payment is with Interac E-transfer.

17 October, 7:30 p.m. New Jersey Devils (home opener). 40 tickets purchased for this game, 35 have been accounted for.
19 October, 2:00 p.m. Edmonton Oilers
21 December, 2:00 p.m. Phoenix Coyotes
23 December, 7:30 p.m. Pittsburgh Penguins (limit of 20 seats for this game at $40 price and 17 are taken)

For the home opener, we will be seated in Section 323, Rows J, K, L and M. The seating for other games is not finalised but will be in 307, 308, 309, 321, 322, 323 (Centre Ice) between Rows H to S. All games will be $40 (about $20 cheaper than if you buy the same tickets yourself).