TSN: Are the Sens solid enough in goal for next season? [YOST]

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Yost: Are the Ottawa Senators solid enough in goal for next season? - TSN.ca

Ottawa is in a fascinating transition period right now. Ownership and the front office has persistently guided to the fan base that a contending team is here, and yet despite some impressive prospect development over the last couple of seasons, we are still talking about a club that finished 23rd in the NHL last season

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[Daffy]

Yost is such an arrogant d-bag

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

We'll be fine.

The NHL is at the point where there's like a good 80-something NHL calibre goalies in North America nowadays. And the difference between the 11th ranked goalie and the 80th ranked goalie is tiny.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Goaltending is a question mark. We have to hope that Murray can be at least solid.

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

Depends which Matt Murray we get.

Swiss cheese from most of last year or the reputation we paid a premium for.

 

[Masked]

Goaltending is a question mark. We have to hope that Murray can be at least solid.

Goaltending is a question mark for the majority of the teams in the league. Is there a team in our division outside of Tampa Bay that doesn't have questions about their starter going into the season?

Assen na yo!

 

[Rodzilla]

Murray's last 10 games were solid. Hopefully he works well in camp with the new guy and continues playing that way. Murray before that? yikes, looked like a beer league goalie. Gus looked great, Forsberg looked decent too.

 

[BUCKLE UP]

Yost is such an arrogant d-bag

That’s why I don’t click his work. Ever.

 

[Boud]

Probably the last thing I'm worried about.

One of Murray, Forsberg, Gus will play well and they will all have a short leash.

 

[Masked]

That’s why I don’t click his work. Ever.

Same. Can't wait for the day TSN dumps him.

Assen na yo!

 

[Tuna99]

Depends which Matt Murray we get.

Swiss cheese from most of last year or the reputation we paid a premium for.

Agree, the depth is there, but we need every night goaltending and none of this the game is over by period 1.

Sens as a team are underrated, the PP and PK will be good, good size, enough goalscoring, very good depth everywhere.

Most importantly, this team has a focus to win I don't think many teams have right now. A team with a chip on its shoulder and the arrogance of youth are so dangerous - these guys know any better and that's our best quality. Their goal is to win the Cup next year and we are all sitting around talking about if they are a bubble team or not - they think they are a legit contender and I kinda agree (if they get good Matt Murray that is)

 

[robsenz]

Murray appeared to be rebounding last year. We'll be alright as long as the best players play.

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

Agree, the depth is there, but we need every night goaltending and none of this the game is over by period 1.

Sens as a team are underrated, the PP and PK will be good, good size, enough goalscoring, very good depth everywhere.

Most importantly, this team has a focus to win I don't think many teams have right now. A team with a chip on its shoulder and the arrogance of youth are so dangerous - these guys know any better and that's our best quality. Their goal is to win the Cup next year and we are all sitting around talking about if they are a bubble team or not - they think they are a legit contender and I kinda agree (if they get good Matt Murray that is)

We shall see. Murray needs to step up and hopefully prove me wrong. They will be in trouble if he plays like he did most of last year.

 

[Erik Alfredsson]

I think the fact that Murray was working with a new goalie coach to end the season gets overlooked. Ever since that change, he looked a lot better.

 

[Samboni]

A good deal of our goaltending success will depend on the team playing out front, especially the d-Corp. I would feel better if we had a better partner for Chaboyer.

 

[OgieO]

I think its a fair question. Our goaltending wasn't great (on the whole) last year. Better as the season went along and as we improved defensively, but probably fair to question if its good enough this season to be a playoff team.

Though I think allowing fewer chances would also be high on the list of areas for concern. Perhaps it is, I didn't read that article yet.

 

[Cosmix]

Goaltending is a question mark. We have to hope that Murray can be at least solid.

We also need to get solid play without the puck by our defensemen and forwards. Quality of competition is also a factor.

I do not expect the team to make the playoffs.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

I think the fact that Murray was working with a new goalie coach to end the season gets overlooked. Ever since that change, he looked a lot better.

Woodley: If you think out there, you're dead, and Murray's changes aren't instinctual just yet

Murray's changes are a process and not an overnight process. I don't think it has much to do with the coaching change. That may turn out to be positive but I think its more to it than a new coach coming in for a few weeks making a drastic difference

 

[Erik Alfredsson]

Woodley: If you think out there, you're dead, and Murray's changes aren't instinctual just yet

Murray's changes are a process and not an overnight process. I don't think it has much to do with the coaching change. That may turn out to be positive but I think its more to it than a new coach coming in for a few weeks making a drastic difference

Of course, but there's a mental aspect to goalies, and athletics in general. A new goalie coach can be seen as a fresh start for a goaltender, which can really help his frame of mind. And that's ignoring whatever work they put in together so far. So while I'd agree that there are other factors that led to his improvement (much better defense in front of him is a huge reason for example), I think it's wrong to say his goalie coach "didn't have much to do with it".

 

[FerrisRox]

Goaltending is a question mark for the majority of the teams in the league. Is there a team in our division outside of Tampa Bay that doesn't have questions about their starter going into the season?

The Montreal Canadiens, with Price and Allen have zero concerns about their goaltending. Price did not require surgery on his hip and his doctor said his knee surgery went exactly as planned.

 

[DylanSensFan]

Depends which Matt Murray we get.

Swiss cheese from most of last year or the reputation we paid a premium for.

What I want is a HEALTHY Murray. I hope he spent the entire off season doing yoga and working on strength and conditioning.

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

What I want is a HEALTHY Murray. I hope he spent the entire off season doing yoga and working on strength and conditioning.

I'm sure that's a factor. I just want him to stop the puck or be cast out sooner than later.

Having a guy making 6+ mil to suck ass and be a detriment to the cause is a major distraction and problem for the team that they really don't need while trying to turn the corner.

 

[DylanSensFan]

I'm sure that's a factor. I just want him to stop the puck or be cast out sooner than later.

Having a guy making 6+ mil to suck ass and be a detriment to the cause is a major distraction and problem for the team that they really don't need while trying to turn the corner.

When Murray was healthy this past season, he was stellar. Health is his major problem. He needs to deal with the nagging injuries by having better conditioning and working on a day to day recovery plan with our strength and conditioning coaches.

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

When Murray was healthy this past season, he was stellar. Health is his major problem. He needs to deal with he nagging injuries by having better conditioning and working on a day to day recovery plan with our strength and conditioning coaches.

I knew he struggled with some injuries, but it seemed like he struggled all year other than two brief stretches, mightily so at times, so I'm still in a wait and see approach, especially since his numbers the last year in Pittsburgh were so poor as well.

I'm more confident that he can hit that 905-910 save % useful category than I am that we'll get a 6.25 mil superstar goalie.

 

[Masked]

The Montreal Canadiens, with Price and Allen have zero concerns about their goaltending. Price did not require surgery on his hip and his doctor said his knee surgery went exactly as planned.

Look at Price's numbers in recent regular seasons. He's had one good season in the past four.