Pre-Game Talk: Philly in the SENS Barn, Saturday 1:00pm (afternoon game)

[GCK]

All of the pressure to have a quick start and we are stumbling out of the gates with contract trouble, injuries and some IMO bizarre line combinations.

I never get worked up over line combos. Every coach in the league uses the blender.

 

[NyQuil]

I never get worked up over line combos. Every coach in the league uses the blender.

I get that - but sometimes I feel like there are some obvious combinations that are being missed.

 

[Mogo]

Ad for the game today in Finland

 

[bert]

Flyers looked good tonight beating Columbus.

Won't be any easy games at the start of a season coached by Torts. He runs the hardest tightest training camp in the league. His players are fresh and aren't banged up yet.

 

[bert]

Ya everyone agrees Carolina is a cup contender, no one agrees 1 game is all it takes to determine they’re inconsistent.
I’m done , as it’s a dumb debate

So dumb

 

[SpezDispenser]

After a quiet game from the top forwards, i hope and expect some fireworks in the goal scoring department

 

[Tuna99]

Hopefully Tarasenko wakes up this game. Gotta win this afternoon with Tampa tomorrow.

He’s got the Bobby Ryan thing - high expectations but the spirit, wheels and physical ability just not there to be an impact.

 

[ToastrStutzle]

Ready for a surprise Norris debut today

 

[Golden_Jet]

Ready for a surprise Norris debut today

Garrioch today says not likely for the weekend

 

[Nova Stutzlia]

Garrioch today says not likely for the weekend

That makes sense because they only play twice (after TB) in the next 8 days, meaning he'll only miss 5 games before the 24th, if they want
to go that route.

 

[Rodzilla]

No updates on Norris

Am I the only one seriously annoyed by the situation? How are you a professional and didnt plan and now have to play without 2 of your top 3 centers. I can understand Norris but to not have Pinto…

Its honestly laughable.

 

[BUCKLE UP]

No updates on Norris

Am I the only one seriously annoyed by the situation? How are you a professional and didnt plan and now have to play without 2 of your top 3 centers. I can understand Norris but to not have Pinto…

Its honestly laughable.

Bruv, read the rest of the board lol Everyone is calling for Dorion's head.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

is macewen back?!

 

[alfstheman]

But you called Carolina a Cup contender so you can evaluate teams based on rosters and history - that’s all I’m doing too

Most betting sites have Carolina as either the favorite or 2nd favorite odds to win the cup this year

 

[frightenedinmatenum2]

Sens and Flyers together is interesting, because GMs sometimes get over hurdles when they discuss things in person.

Maybe we'll even get one of those historical players switching dressing rooms type trades, since Ottawa would need a depth forward back from Philadelphia in a Joseph trade, since they are already playing short.

The other thing is that Joseph has been exceptional so far this season (pre-season+opening night). If he lights it up tonight, and Dorion uses his classic in-person charm on Briere, maybe that leads to something getting done.

 

[Golden_Jet]

is macewen back?!

He is

 

[Burrowsaurus]

I’m

He is

yay full roster <3

 

[Ouroboros]

MacEwen back just in time to get his face turned into paste by Deslauriers.

 

[senswon]

MacEwen back just in time to get his face turned into paste by Deslauriers.

See, i dont view MacEwan as a face puncher so much as maybe a rat or agitator.

 

[Sting]

Sens and Flyers together is interesting, because GMs sometimes get over hurdles when they discuss things in person.

Maybe we'll even get one of those historical players switching dressing rooms type trades, since Ottawa would need a depth forward back from Philadelphia in a Joseph trade, since they are already playing short.

The other thing is that Joseph has been exceptional so far this season (pre-season+opening night). If he lights it up tonight, and Dorion uses his classic in-person charm on Briere, maybe that leads to something getting done.

That should terrify all of us more than excite us.

Because at this point we're giving up a minimum of a 2nd to dump a good player. I'm sure many teams have asked for the Detroit/Boston 1st round pick too.

Briere is new but not stupid and he knows he needs a win in any trade to help out a team with salary cap issues.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

See, i dont view MacEwan as a face puncher so much as maybe a rat or agitator.

This would be nice honestly

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Gord just said Norris likely for tomorrow.

Every day is a great day for Hockey

 

[robsenz]

MacEwen does not make this team better or scarier, but I guess the positive is some guys get to rest a bit more before dissapointing us all.

 

[SpezDispenser]

Not to put too much of a fine point on this, but show up big guns. Tarasenko, kinda looking at you.

 

[Golden_Jet]

Not feeling the excitement for the game..

You went through the full gamut of emotions last game, from the team is terrible to so good