rubberdinghy Posted March 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Which period did we win?Yeah...I'm starting to jump on the Fire Bryan Murray train.Martin Lapointe...I thought he was supposed to be physical? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted March 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 which won 13 of its first 14 games this season but just 13 of its last 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted March 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 oh yeah...how was Jesse Winchester? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Emery must feel relieved that all the focus isn't on just him anymore.I have no idea what Murray had to say about Ray's quote. I think it's interesting to hear what somebody who was a hockey player in the NHL has to say about the leadership ability of a team captain. Especially when they get to "observe" from the inside. Sure it is his opinion, but it's gotta mean something. Trust a former NHLer more than I would a sports writer who'd get to observe who's never laced up skates before.I'll give credit to Alfie in that he has shown many times that he can score a goal at a critical time in a game and lift the team's confidence to go on a real tear and comeback. Just wondering if he has that ability to do so in the dressing room too. Motivational players are key on championship teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 I'm not questioning or debating your question about leadership in the room at all Kev, but what has Rob Ray ever accomplished in this league? He's just another wanna-be TV personality carving out his schtick (see Healy, Glenn and Kypreos, Nick).At this point the Sens' best hope looks to be to finish 7th or 8th and face the Habs - it's the only playoff team they've had any success against for whatever reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 I wonder how much Rob Ray really observed in his 11 games over two seasons. That's just 11 games more than the writers who don't even lace up the skates. I bet he got some good grub in the press box though. Anywaysssssssssssssssssss your points are valid, not so sure i give a shit about rob ray's opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 I have to agree with the Sens fans on this one. Rob Ray is a fucking idiot with his latest comments about Alfie not being a leader. He had what, 13 goals in the playoffs last year? There was talk he could have got the MVP.Did Ray even score 13 in his career?Alfie brings it and that isnt up for debate. He had to take the team on his back following the Yashin debacle and NEVER complained about his contract. Hell, he even signed for less-than-value to remain a Senator. Some guys are quiet leaders in the dresing room and let their play on the ice tell the story. That's my uneducated guess about him. I have total respect for him but plan to boo his ass this Tuesday at the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Shit. I am drunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 All points taken. I concede that it is a story without much bite. Never thought much of Ray myself either. I guess he just doesn't want to go back to drywalling (wasn't he doing that before his last little stint in the league?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badams Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 I love beer!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tissue Man Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 (edited) laziest team ever. holy shit.i didn't see this Neil hit, but i'm guessing you are exaggerating greatly.not exaggerating at all. rob ray is probably just sour that he didnt get on the ice when he was here. Edited March 30, 2008 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted March 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 If Tortorella gets bounced in the off-season, and that's a strong possibility with Tampa's ownership changing hands, he won't be out of work long. It's believed the Flyers, Islanders and Senators are ready to at least speak to Tortorella if he becomes available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tissue Man Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 hah, id love to see torts in ottawa. just for his interviews alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 haha, Torts might be the final death blow for Dinghy's heart if he ends up in Ottawa!Just saw the Neil hit, couldn't tell if it was elbow or shoulder, but it definitely looked late on the replay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tissue Man Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Murray should scratch Redden and Meszaros for a game. just saw this. meszaros - i cant believe how often he will cut over in front of his defensive partner. fucks everything up and puts 2 guys out of position. redden - i dont think hes too happy playing for the guy who asked him to waive his NTC a few times this year and then told the media all about it. i wouldnt be happy if i was him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted March 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 haha, Torts might be the final death blow for Dinghy's heart if he ends up in Ottawa!I'd love to have Torts in the O-Town...Ottawa needs someone like that...I'll also take Burns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Maybe he could do something about Jason Floatzza and Dany Coastley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted March 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 If the Senators don't earn three points in their final three regular-season games and the Capitals win all three of theirs, there is a chance Ottawa could miss the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 the magic number of points needed (any combination of points gained by the Senators or lost by the Capitals) for the Senators to clinch a playoff spot is three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted March 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Apparently Emery is starting versus the Habs....New mask and all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 The Sun is reporting that Gerber is getting the start tonight. While many Sens fans were more concerned about their beloved Ottawa Senators losing for the second consecutive time and by the same score to the Boston Bruins, 4-0 on Saturday afternoon, a group of Sens players were more concerned about partying than picking up the pieces from a miserable game. In what has become all too familiar to various people in this city, I personally thought for once that maybe.....just maybe.....nobody on this Sens roster would be seen out for a late night on the town after a horrible game in Boston at such a critical point in the season when every team is fighting to either make the playoffs or playoff positioning. But once again this past Saturday night a group of Sens players felt the need to hit a nightclub in downtown Ottawa. Nothing like going out for a nice dinner and a glass of wine to unwind before their day off on Sunday. You see, that would be acceptable to anyone. Nobody would have a problem with that. But no, instead, a group of players felt the need to party it up at Foundation, a very popular nightclub that is frequented by many of the players. I guess you could say some of the regular weekend party goers on this team, if Ottawa is in town, thought it wasn't bad enough that their team flat out blew it in Boston and had lost 4 of their last 5 games, but that it was their right to dance up the night. Sure, what young professional athlete doesn't live up life to the fullest and you can't blame them with the money and fame they have achieved. But there is also a time and a place to party and this past Saturday night was SO WRONG on so many levels that this group of Sens players were extremely irresponsible in doing so and quite frankly should be ashamed of themselves. I am not going to name any names here because many observers who are aware of some of these players habits will be able to draw their own conclusions. The reason I am writing this blog is that I hope their is some accountability on this team. Whether it's from management or the coaching staff, I want accountability as well as many fans will want the same thing. I want the leaders on this team to step up and let it be known that you can party as much as you want when the playoffs are over but that now is not the right time. Right now, the focus should be winning and making the playoffs while improving their team commitment. This team needs their players rested on their off days, not recovering from a crazy night of partying. What kind of message are some of these players sending to the young fans that see them out on these type of nights? Are they telling us that it's okay to lay an egg of a game and too further run their body into the ground by partying, rather than getting the proper rest for practice and their next crucial game at home to Montreal? All these questions but no real answers. So why should people in this city continue to put down their hard earned money to see a great effort by the home team, when they might be sold short because there are some selfish players on this team that don't have the best interests of the team and fans who pay their salaries at stake?With less than a week to go in the season, this part of the schedule is viewed as getting into playoff mode. In the playoffs, players finish their game and get home to prepare for practice or a game the next day. They are not thinking about partying it up. So why with less than a week to go in the season is this kind of stuff going on? I would hope guys like Daniel Alfredsson, Chris Phillips, Mike Fisher and Chris Neil, the leaders on this team will do something about this situation when they find out about it, if they already haven't been notified of some of their teammates ridiculous antics. It's time to throw the friendships aside and get in the faces of certain players NOW!! The window of opportunity for winning the Stanley Cup is closing!!I can tell you this, that in alot of other cities this probably woudn't have occurred. All you have to do is go back to the Edmonton Oilers and their improbable playoff run in 2006. As they were pushing for the playoffs down the stretch, word got out that a few players were going out after games and living it up pretty good. Ryan Smyth, Jason Smith and few others got in their teammates faces and told them that they never wanted to hear about a selfish person on the team going out until the season was over. They told them that after every game, home or away that they HAD to go directly home, no ifs or buts!! Well the Oilers only came within one game of capturing the Stanley Cup in 2006. Something I am sure many fans in this town would give anything to see happen. But again that is the problem, the fans in this city care about their team more than some of the players care about their own team. Sad but true!!I guess some of the players missed the part of the 15 minute team meeting after the loss to Boston that talked about putting the team first and not yourselves. All we keep hearing from different players in their interviews about the losing is that, "it consumes your energy all through the day. I think guys are going home and it's all you think about. This is what we do for a living. This is what we're passionate about."Can anyone say, curfew? Bryan Murray needs to address this situation before President Roy Mlakar has to start issuing refunds to everyone who bought playoff tickets this past Saturday morning when tickets for the first round went on sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badams Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 "The team now plays as it did a few seasons back with the unpredictable Patrick Lalime in net, the fear of bad goals acting as an energy drain that works up through defence and into the forwards and eventually produces a team with the yips and without focus."From the Globe and Mail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 kevin lee is a terrible writer and has terrible opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted April 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 I think it should be known that there a few partyers on this team that need to smarten up. A certain goaler comes to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tissue Man Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 COME ON! that certain goaler hasnt touched the ice in over a month. well except when gerber got pulled. blame the goalie time again in ottawa eh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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