Confirmed with Link: Sens sign free agent Jiri Smejkal 1 year ELC

[barriers]

Good for Jiri and his bank account

 

[Micklebot]

Good for Jiri and his bank account

Cool, idk if this means there's an injury or if we just want to try him out in place of someone (MacEwen?) but I'm happy to hear his play in Belleville has been strong enough to warrant a callup, I liked him in preseason.

 

[GCK]

Cool, idk if this means there's an injury or if we just want to try him out in place of someone (MacEwen?) but I'm happy to hear his play in Belleville has been strong enough to warrant a callup, I liked him in preseason.

Likely using Chabot's LTIR to have a full roster before hitting the road.

 

[Dionysus]

Good for Jiri and his bank account

He is miles better than Mac. Was one of the Sens best players in pre-season. Hope he gets into some games.

Big body who can hold pucks in the ozone and keep the cycle going.

 

[TheNewEra]

Smejkal replacing macewen is a double win

Now need someone to replace Hamonic... Is kleven ready?

 

[Micklebot]

Likely using Chabot's LTIR to have a full roster before hitting the road.

Well, we didn't have the option prior to Chabot going on LTIR, in the end, he's the guy they chose to call up, not Highmore, or Jarventie, so I'm hoping it's for a reason and not just a warm body.

 

[Nova Stutzlia]

Jiri Smejkal

LW

BEL

17

3

6

9

He got off to a slow start (I believe), so 9 points in 17 games is not bad.

 

[HSF]

thought he earned a spot at camp

nice to see him finally up

 

[Micklebot]

Jiri Smejkal

LW

BEL

17

3

6

9

He got off to a slow start (I believe), so 9 points in 17 games is not bad.

6pts and +2 in his last 8 games, as opposed to 3 pts and -12 in his first 9 so yeah, seems to have found his groove.

 

[Micklebot]

Smejkal replacing macewen is a double win

Now need someone to replace Hamonic... Is kleven ready?

If we're calling up someone for Hamonic, I'd go with Guénette who seems to be having a solid year, and is a RHD vice LHD. 6pts and even in his last 10 games,

 

[Nova Stutzlia]

If we're calling up someone for Hamonic, I'd go with Guénette who seems to be having a solid year, and is a RHD vice LHD. 6pts and even in his last 10 games,

Even better:

Maxence Guenette

D

BEL

20

2

13

15

 

[HSF]

If we're calling up someone for Hamonic, I'd go with Guénette who seems to be having a solid year, and is a RHD vice LHD. 6pts and even in his last 10 games,

ya this needs to have happened long ago. Hamonic is bringing down whoever he plays with.

 

[Micklebot]

ya this needs to have happened long ago. Hamonic is bringing down whoever he plays with.

Well, I don't know if an AHL callup will provide immediate dividends, it took a while before JBD looked comfortable, Kleven struggled in his callup, and Mantipalo still seems pretty raw to me, then you have to get the coach to trust them and play them more than 7 mins a night.

Hamonic is far from perfect, but he's getting scapegoated. It's not his fault Chychrun had a rough game,

 

[BUCKLE UP]

Zub 2.0 lets goooo

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

He is miles better than Mac. Was one of the Sens best players in pre-season. Hope he gets into some games.

Big body who can hold pucks in the ozone and keep the cycle going.

Agreed that 3 year for Mac is a head scratcher.
He probably could offer everything Kubalik is as well.

 

[OD99]

Happy to see him get a call-up. I liked his game and think he would be an improvement for the 4th line.

 

[Ice-Tray]

I have to admit to being disappointed in Mac’s game. I thought he’d be more useful but right now he’s in kind of just there. Not even bone crunching it’s or wild shots on net.

Glad to see Smegal get a shot, he was heavy on the boards and seemed to make safe and simple plays.

We need some heavier players out there. We really should be wearing teams down when we play them.

 

[bert]

Glad to see he is getting an opportunity to play. They will absolutely need atleast 13 forwards and 7 d men for this trip. Can he play RW?

All those people shitting on Macewen, he has played well recently. Thought he really had his feet moving last night was getting in on the forcheck playing physical. The 4th line in general has been good.

 

[GCK]

Agreed that 3 year for Mac is a head scratcher.
He probably could offer everything Kubalik is as well.

Great points. I am not worried about MacEwan, that was Dorion listening to Giroux rather than employ a Pro Scout. Our next GM should have the leeway to keep Mac in Belleville and only call him up when we want him for some energy.

Kubalik is the likely Pinto victim, so having Smejkal allows us to move Greig to 4th line C as Chartier was a nice story but his play has dropped off considerably.

Bottom 6
Smejkal - Pinto - Joseph
Kelly - Greig - Kastelic

 

[Dionysus]

Glad to see he is getting an opportunity to play. They will absolutely need atleast 13 forwards and 7 d men for this trip. Can he play RW?

All those people shitting on Macewen, he has played well recently. Thought he really had his feet moving last night was getting in on the forcheck playing physical. The 4th line in general has been good.

He played 4:34 last game, and under 3 minutes vs. The Rangers. Need more than that from your 4th line I think.

He shows flashes of being physical, but overall he is the weakest link at forward.

 

[Wondercarrot]

Love it.
Looking forward to watching Jim get games, hope he gets a good chunk so he can settle in.
Exactly what the bottom 6 needs IMO.

 

[Ice-Tray]

I was bullish on that guy, now in
Bullish on this guy!!!!

Haha, Go Sens!!

 

[DrEasy]

He didn't set the world on fire in Belleville; but as a bottom 6 he may still be useful in Ottawa.

 

[Cosmix]

I have to admit to being disappointed in Mac’s game. I thought he’d be more useful but right now he’s in kind of just there. Not even bone crunching it’s or wild shots on net.

Glad to see Smegal get a shot, he was heavy on the boards and seemed to make safe and simple plays.

We need some heavier players out there. We really should be wearing teams down when we play them.

Smejgal hopefully will play well and make one of the 4th liners redundant. I did not see him play a tough physical game in pre-season. Has he altered his play style since then?

 

[Ice-Tray]

Smejgal hopefully will play well and make one of the 4th liners redundant. I did not see him play a tough physical game in pre-season. Has he altered his play style since then?

He was pretty physical along the boards and won board battles with his size and strength. He wasn’t a hitter, and if that’s what you mean I agree.

He protected the puck well with his strength and made nice simple plays I thought.