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I'm looking forward to this game. Much of the Flames' offense comes from their back end, both by setting up plays and shots. The Sens match up well against this type of team, should be fun to watch.
Two years ago the Pesky Sens ,who were expected to be bottom feeders, went to the 2nd round of the payoffs defeating the higher seeded Habs.
The year beofre that they were expected to finish dead last in the conference but took the rangers to game 7.
Last year is the only year under Maclean that they disappointed, but then they had a profound shake up losing their long time captain and heart and soul.
We all-or at least most of us-hope they can get back to their pesky ways. Or gritty as Ryan would prefer.
This year they were again picked to finish at the bottom of the conference , they have the lowest payroll in the NHL and more players that are new to the NHL than other teams so I guess they must be doing something to keep their heads above water.
SensChirp @SensChirp said:Karri Ramo (2-2-1, 2.85, .901) starts for the #Flames. Craig Anderson (5-2-3, 2.05, .942) gets the call for the #Sens.
The trend of Ottawa getting other teams backups continues.
That trend would end if we won a game against a backup or recent callup from time to time.
Considering we hurt two backups I'd have thought that teams would have stopped playing their backups against us!
Not sure why anyone would argue that we match up well against hard working teams. We consistently lose to teams like that.
Consistent teams with skill are the ones that match up well against hard working teams. We are pretty much the polar opposite of consistent.
Not sure why anyone would argue that we match up well against hard working teams. We consistently lose to teams like that.
Consistent teams with skill are the ones that match up well against hard working teams. We are pretty much the polar opposite of consistent.
Yeah, sorry. Probably should have said 3 years ago. An NHL executive said that the sens weren't getting the calls their way because they had developed a reputation of being lazy. Players have called out the organization for not being serious enough upon leaving. This was noticed enough for ea sports NHL game commentators to talk about.
Were much better now, but not top 2.
The fact that we went from maybe the laziest team to a middle or above average team makes it look like night and day and may cause people to overestimate where we stand relative to the league.
Cool. Great addition.
And you proved you don't watch any other teams play regularly. Congrats. Were not in the 2 hardest working teams, sorry.
This is how I see it:
We are facing a team that we match up very well against. Hardworking teams with not that much skill but can score because of their work ethic.
However, since we're playing Anderson and they're playing Ramo, anything short of a win is disappointing.
Still no news on if Methot is in?
Coach said they don't expect him back this month, though he might just be playing tricks on us. He only just started practicing with the team so I don't expect anything soon.
Coach said they don't expect him back this month, though he might just be playing tricks on us. He only just started practicing with the team so I don't expect anything soon.
Well they brought him on the trip and he was practicing in place of Phillips yesterday
I thought there was a chance he could slot in tonight
Still no news on if Methot is in?
I thought they ruled him out for the road trip, but brought him along so he can practice. Remember, he needs to get in game shape.
I wonder if he would be opposed to a 2 week conditioning stint in bingo starting this week.
Does that actually happen? Ive never heard of a player coming off IR and playing in the AHL for a few weeks to get some conditioning in
sure doesDoes that actually happen? Ive never heard of a player coming off IR and playing in the AHL for a few weeks to get some conditioning in
Does that actually happen? Ive never heard of a player coming off IR and playing in the AHL for a few weeks to get some conditioning in