Do you think you would have outperformed Dorion?

[2CHAINZ]

I'm changing my vote.

From yes to hell yes ?

 

[Adele Dazeem]

Changed to no actually. Cap/salary constraints are worse than I thought.

 

[bert]

Some pretty deluded people in here. Dorion is far from the worst GM in history. Talk about hyper-bole. How many of you genius GM are going to be in the playoffs when you are in the midst of a total tear down? Oh no we never made the playoffs for 5 whole years... cue the drama queens.

The past two years are unprecedented with Covid kinda spoiling things, so I personally don't hold them against Dorion at all.

As far as restocking the team anew, well so far it's actually starting to look like a fun, entertaining, hard hitting team. so again, credit to Dorion for sticking by his picks and not the crowds favorites.

Is he perfect? Nope, Are you?

Funny how every one in hockey is talking about how the Sens are looking like they are a team on the rise. How can that be if Dorion is such a tool? Let me guess... "Lucky"??

Can't wait for next season to start already!!! After all We R A Team right?

If you can keep your job burning top 10 picks on mistakes then I think most people with basic hockey knowledge could give him a run for his money. There has been a few absolute doozies of very very bad trades and signings. Dorion has more lives than a cat.

I'm changing my vote.

I finally voted. Didnt want to touch it but this recent news has me convinced it wouldnt be that difficult. This has nothing to do with me and everything to do with him.

 

[2CHAINZ]

Some pretty deluded people in here. Dorion is far from the worst GM in history. Talk about hyper-bole. How many of you genius GM are going to be in the playoffs when you are in the midst of a total tear down? Oh no we never made the playoffs for 5 whole years... cue the drama queens.

The past two years are unprecedented with Covid kinda spoiling things, so I personally don't hold them against Dorion at all.

As far as restocking the team anew, well so far it's actually starting to look like a fun, entertaining, hard hitting team. so again, credit to Dorion for sticking by his picks and not the crowds favorites.

Is he perfect? Nope, Are you?

Funny how every one in hockey is talking about how the Sens are looking like they are a team on the rise. How can that be if Dorion is such a tool? Let me guess... "Lucky"??

Can't wait for next season to start already!!! After all We R A Team right?

Guy just tried to give up the 7thOA pick to get out of a contract he signed a guy to before that guy played a single game for the sens, after trading a 2nd in no bidding war for a player the other team no longer wanted. Do you still feel the same way you felt when you made this post ?

 

[Stuzchuk]

and it's a no... none of us ACGM knows whats going on being the scene... there's only 1 or maybe 2 posters here on the Sens board that I consider as knowledgeable and actually follows (I'd wish to have a Bobby Margerita on here)

 

[NyQuil]

and it's a no... none of us ACGM knows whats going on being the scene... there's only 1 or maybe 2 posters here on the Sens board that I consider as knowledgeable and actually follows (I'd wish to have a Bobby Margerita on here)

It is fascinating though.

The Murray thing DID happen. Then the DeBrincat thing. Very strange.

 

[Stuzchuk]

It is fascinating though.

The Murray thing DID happen. Then the DeBrincat thing. Very strange.

when you throw so much shit at a wall, some of it will stick.... just like Eklund use to do

 

[Samsquanch]

Its hilarious, sad, and ironic that the same folks who say yes in here, also happen to be the same people that will remember this day more for the murray (non) trade than they will as the one we got ADB.

Dorion just murdered the Hawks in cold blood. Fact. But its still easier for some people to continue to believe that he just tripped over his over wanker and landed on a horseshoe right in the middle of his ass cheeks...

Even going all the way back to the Heatley trade - we have never paid so little for such a high caliber player thats just scratched the surface of their prime years. A prime Heatley cost us an eventual hall of famer that beat him in the long game. Ryan cost a small fortune of great assets that we most certainly would have kept in hindsight. Duchene too obviously.

We just got the best forward that was available in the entire NHL, and we paid what amounts to a joke of a price for team like Ottawa. This is a trade that a luxurious destination team receives... not us. Not like this...

Like Chicago could have literally taken one of at least 5 or 6 players as a sweetener - and Dorion should have been shot dead if that was a deal breaker....

But they didnt get any of them, not even a Sokolov ffs.... that has to open some eyes here.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Its hilarious, sad, and ironic that the same folks who say yes in here, also happen to be the same people that will remember this day more for the murray (non) trade than they will as the one we got ADB.

Dorion just murdered the Hawks in cold blood. Fact. But its still easier for some people to continue to believe that he just tripped over his over wanker and landed on a horseshoe right in the middle of his ass cheeks...

Even going all the way back to the Heatley trade - we have never paid so little for such a high caliber player thats just scratched the surface of their prime years. A prime Heatley cost us an eventual hall of famer that beat him in the long game. Ryan cost a small fortune of great assets that we most certainly would have kept in hindsight. Duchene too obviously.

We just got the best forward that was available in the entire NHL, and we paid what amounts to a joke of a price for team like Ottawa. This is a trade that a luxurious destination team receives... not us. Not like this...

Like Chicago could have literally taken one of at least 5 or 6 players as a sweetener - and Dorion should have been shot dead if that was a deal breaker....

But they didnt get any of them, not even a Sokolov ffs.... that has to open some eyes here.

Truly an unbelievable trade. I literally couldn't believe it and was running around my home when I heard we got him. When I actually saw what we gave up, I was stunned for several minutes. Unbelievable to get a 3 time 40 goal guy at just 24 years old for what we did. Just unbelievable; I still can't believe it.

 

[Sweatred]

spicy question, leave your modesty at the door.

Maybe it’s time for another poll ? Public answers this time ?

 

[Sweatred]

Guy just tried to give up the 7thOA pick to get out of a contract he signed a guy to before that guy played a single game for the sens, after trading a 2nd in no bidding war for a player the other team no longer wanted. Do you still feel the same way you felt when you made this post ?

I think that rumour has been put to bed. Clearly that wasn’t happening. Any interest in changing your vote?

 

[DueDiligence]

I finally voted. Didnt want to touch it but this recent news has me convinced it wouldnt be that difficult. This has nothing to do with me and everything to do with him.

Of course you would be better than him! Not!

 

[bert]

Of course you would be better than him! Not!

Hind sight is easy eh. I voted after they had reportedly used the pick to dump contracts. Way to dig this up though. Do you plan on digging up absolutely everyone else that voted or commented or only me?... 'Not'... haha

 

[OD99]

Was the question would you do better than GMPD shining moments or do better than his entire track record?

Short term memory is s good defense mechanism to block out traumatic events.

 

[JD1]

Hind sight is easy eh. I voted after they had reportedly used the pick to dump contracts. Way to dig this up though. Do you plan on digging up absolutely everyone else that voted or commented or only me?... 'Not'... haha

I get where you're coming from.

One of the things I've learned about the NHL is don't believe SFA until it actually happens. There's so many rumours and so many talking heads looking to be relevant.

The dump Murray rumours were awful. A day later a killer trade.

Anyway.... We have one heck of a season to look forward to. I've got 1st row 200s to 12 games as of right now. And I'll be adding here and there as we go. I'm jacked

 

[DueDiligence]

Hind sight is easy eh. I voted after they had reportedly used the pick to dump contracts. Way to dig this up though. Do you plan on digging up absolutely everyone else that voted or commented or only me?... 'Not'... haha

I "dug this up" from your comment from earlier this morning! If you had of said this 2 months ago you might have been correct. Not now!

 

[Ice-Tray]

Personally I have no problem with people being held accountable for what they post.

We often tend to throw heavy words around these days as though we’re experts, and others are idiots, but as soon as we’re shown to be wrong the words all of a sudden mean nothing and folks get angry that their past opinions were even brought up.

People were willing to die on those hills, but now, how dare you bring it up! Lol…

Anyways, just quirky anonymous internet behaviour, not trying to pick on people individually, no one likes their mistakes brought up, and lord knows I make my fair share. It’s good to face the facts sometimes though, good for introspection, good for the soul

This season is way to exciting to get bogged down now though, in my opinion. I can’t wait for the puck to drop!

 

[Laphroaig]

I'm sticking with yes as my answer with regard to Dorion's performance while Eugene was still alive. It's impossible for me to know how many bad decisions were a direct result of ownership interference so my answer may be delusional.. As far as Dorion's performance this off season I have to say I'm impressed. No way I could have done better.

 

[OD99]

Personally I have no problem with people being held accountable for what they post.

We often tend to throw heavy words around these days as though we’re experts, and others are idiots, but as soon as we’re shown to be wrong the words all of a sudden mean nothing and folks get angry that their past opinions were even brought up.

People were willing to die on those hills, but now, how dare you bring it up! Lol…

Anyways, just quirky anonymous internet behaviour, not trying to pick on people individually, no one likes their mistakes brought up, and lord knows I make my fair share. It’s good to face the facts sometimes though, good for introspection, good for the soul

This season is way to exciting to get bogged down now though, in my opinion. I can’t wait for the puck to drop!

I will just ask what the point is?

You think it is worth the effort to go search past history so you can point out someone was wrong?

I have been wrong lots too but I haven't ever even considered going back to see who may have been wrong about X or Y. To each their own though, whatever helps people feel good about themselves.

 

[Blacephalon]

I think that rumour has been put to bed. Clearly that wasn’t happening. Any interest in changing your vote?

It was literally reported by Garroich lol

 

[bicboi64]

I'm sticking with yes as my answer with regard to Dorion's performance while Eugene was still alive. It's impossible for me to know how many bad decisions were a direct result of ownership interference so my answer may be delusional.. As far as Dorion's performance this off season I have to say I'm impressed. No way I could have done better.

Pretty much this. I'd probably pay a lot more for DeBrincat, about the same for Giroux, but there's money I wouldn't have spent as Dorion.

I wouldn't have:
-Acquired or signed Murray to his deal
-Not have acquired Gudbranson
-Not have acquired MDZ
-Not have bought out Bobby Ryan
-Would have traded Ceci's rights for a draft pick/prospect instead of getting Zaitsev on a long-term deal, even if he came with CBrown
-Not have acquired Stepan
-Wouldn't have acquired Hamonic
-Wouldn't have extended DJ

I probably wouldn't have done a lot of the moves that are considered good (Zub signing, Batherson contract, Joseph deal, bought out White etc....), but my main beef with Dorion has been this, he has spent money. The narrative of us not having money is bs considering he's spent on players that were just shite.

So yes, I think I'd do a better job than Dorion. Acquiring two top 6 forwards isn't enough to make up for so many years of mediocrity. Still hasn't addressed the defense, and without doing so, we aren't making the playoffs

 

[bert]

I "dug this up" from your comment from earlier this morning! If you had of said this 2 months ago you might have been correct. Not now!

I did say it two months ago. Figure it out.

 

[Filatov2Kovalev2Bonk]

Wouldn't have traded Z-Bad
Would have traded Karlsson ASAP after that playoff run.
Stone more complicated, but would have liked to have kept him.
As for the draft stuff, I likely would have let my scouts handle that.

Overall don't think I would do better than a professional hockey mind.

 

[guyzeur]

Personally I have no problem with people being held accountable for what they post.

We often tend to throw heavy words around these days as though we’re experts, and others are idiots, but as soon as we’re shown to be wrong the words all of a sudden mean nothing and folks get angry that their past opinions were even brought up.

People were willing to die on those hills, but now, how dare you bring it up! Lol…

Anyways, just quirky anonymous internet behaviour, not trying to pick on people individually, no one likes their mistakes brought up, and lord knows I make my fair share. It’s good to face the facts sometimes though, good for introspection, good for the soul

This season is way to exciting to get bogged down now though, in my opinion. I can’t wait for the puck to drop!

Can I be your friend?

 

[JD1]

Pretty much this. I'd probably pay a lot more for DeBrincat, about the same for Giroux, but there's money I wouldn't have spent as Dorion.

I wouldn't have:
-Acquired or signed Murray to his deal
-Not have acquired Gudbranson
-Not have acquired MDZ
-Not have bought out Bobby Ryan
-Would have traded Ceci's rights for a draft pick/prospect instead of getting Zaitsev on a long-term deal, even if he came with CBrown
-Not have acquired Stepan
-Wouldn't have acquired Hamonic
-Wouldn't have extended DJ

I probably wouldn't have done a lot of the moves that are considered good (Zub signing, Batherson contract, Joseph deal, bought out White etc....), but my main beef with Dorion has been this, he has spent money. The narrative of us not having money is bs considering he's spent on players that were just shite.

So yes, I think I'd do a better job than Dorion. Acquiring two top 6 forwards isn't enough to make up for so many years of mediocrity. Still hasn't addressed the defense, and without doing so, we aren't making the playoffs

There's no narrative about not spending money. We didn't spend money. That's not a narrative. It's a fact.