B-Sens Belleville 2018-2019 Season Part II

[Sens of Anarchy]

Hogberg with a big shutout vs Syracuse. BSens continue to roll.

 

[Xspyrit]

This team should have been better all season, finally putting things together. But it’s true that injuries in both leagues didn’t help

 

[Cosmix]

Back when the WJC was in Malmo I went to go see a Djurgarden game as part of my trip and saw Sorensen play... a few days later ran into and chatted with PD (then director of player personnel) about Sorensen. He said because of his body type he was never going to be an NHL player.... so yeah

Also told him to draft Englund off a pretty solid viewing from him at the time, the org did, looked smart then, not so much now

Not so much smart back then either.

 

[Xspyrit]

Listening to 91.9, I don’t understand why they’re saying that there was big expectations for the Laval Rocket... that lineup is not good at all; no prospects of note aside from maybe Fleury and Evans. Montreal drafting has been bad for several years, although it looks more promising the last 2 years and Bergevin also did well acquiring Suzuki for example

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

This team should have been better all season, finally putting things together. But it’s true that injuries in both leagues didn’t help

Huge factor.
When Ottawa got healthy , BSens were getting healthy too. Still missing O'Brien who is a really good AHL player.
Watching the game tonight against the best or one of the very best teams in the league .. you can tell this team has been well coached , while giving a chance for the young guys to develop.

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

Career ppg:

Kucherov - 1.00 (82/82 pace)
Getzlaf - .94 (77.3/82 pace)
Spezza - .87 (71.5/82 pace)
Perry - .79 (65.4/82 pace)
Couture - .76 (62.6/82 pace)
Brassard - .58 (48/82 pace)
Strome - .44 (36.3/82 pace)

Would be awesome if he keeps it up and, down the road, was even 6th on that list

 

[Mark Stones Spleen]

Crazy thing is that he was drafted at the end of the fourth round. It isn't normal for someone at spot to develop so fast, yet he's in good company with a bunch of first rounders.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Listening to 91.9, I don’t understand why they’re saying that there was big expectations for the Laval Rocket... that lineup is not good at all; no prospects of note aside from maybe Fleury and Evans. Montreal drafting has been bad for several years, although it looks more promising the last 2 years and Bergevin also did well acquiring Suzuki for example

Isn't Joel Bouchard coaching the Rocket?

I always thought he was nothing more than a TV Talking Head, I was surprised to hear Scabs fans talk about him as if he was the real deal; I mean "best coach not in the NHL" good.

 

[Viletho]

Listening to 91.9, I don’t understand why they’re saying that there was big expectations for the Laval Rocket... that lineup is not good at all; no prospects of note aside from maybe Fleury and Evans. Montreal drafting has been bad for several years, although it looks more promising the last 2 years and Bergevin also did well acquiring Suzuki for example

I think they decide in their head that the team would be a good one because they hired Joel Bouchard.

Like you said, they have no real promising prospects in the AHL right now unless their is one that surprise.

In might and will get better in the next few years when their promising prospects come over. But this year.. it is not a surprise, IMO.

 

[FolignoQuantumLeap]

They're in 5th place now, 3 back of Toronto who have 3 games in hand. 5 back of Utica who have 1 game in hand.

Still play Toronto 3 more times and Utica once. Batherson also drinks the Marlies' milkshake so, its definitely doable but still an uphill battle.

 

[Peptic Balcers]

They're in 5th place now, 3 back of Toronto who have 3 games in hand. 5 back of Utica who have 1 game in hand.

Still play Toronto 3 more times and Utica once. Batherson also drinks the Marlies' milkshake so, its definitely doable but still an uphill battle.

Yeah they'll need some help, 16th in the league in points but tied for 23rd in point%. If they can win those Marlies/Utica games, they should still be in a decent spot.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

They're in 5th place now, 3 back of Toronto who have 3 games in hand. 5 back of Utica who have 1 game in hand.

Still play Toronto 3 more times and Utica once. Batherson also drinks the Marlies' milkshake so, its definitely doable but still an uphill battle.

Even if they miss, this will have been an exciting run. Considering its year 2, I'd consider that a success.

Hopefully they make it and we can have some personal stakes playoffs to follow like when Bingo won in 2011.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

I have an uncomfortable feeling that Dorion is going to mess this guy up.. I really like his game.

 

[HSF]

I have an uncomfortable feeling that Dorion is going to mess this guy up.. I really like his game.

if anything the sens have done a really good job in bringing him in from getting him signed to letting him develop and not throwing him in the fire of the nhl

i really like his game too think he is going to be real good in a top 4 role

 

[FolignoQuantumLeap]

I have an uncomfortable feeling that Dorion is going to mess this guy up.. I really like his game.

Step 1. Get him the hell away from Boucher. Check. Working wonders. RIP Lajoie.

 

[JungleBeat]

Step 1. Get him the hell away from Boucher. Check. Working wonders. RIP Lajoie.

Get him away from Ceci*

 

[Viletho]

Step 1. Get him the hell away from Boucher. Check. Working wonders. RIP Lajoie.

Could Troy Mann be a good NHL head coach for a team full of young player?

He seems to do well with a lot of very young player in the AHL.

I know it's not the same thing cpaching in the Ahl and NHL, that's why i ask.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Could Troy Mann be a good NHL head coach for a team full of young player?

He seems to do well with a lot of very young player in the AHL.

I know it's not the same thing cpaching in the Ahl and NHL, that's why i ask.

Too early to say but McGuire did say he was hearing rave reviews about Mann.

Boucher is gone and we can't afford to pay any proven coach so I expect Mann will get the opportunity very soon.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Could Troy Mann be a good NHL head coach for a team full of young player?

He seems to do well with a lot of very young player in the AHL.

I know it's not the same thing cpaching in the Ahl and NHL, that's why i ask.

I would say its a decent bet he gets strong consideration.

 

[ChurchOfAlfie]

Friedman had mentioned months ago that Mann had been looked at by other teams for NHL jobs, so it's fair to assume he'd get a long look in Ottawa should Boucher not return. It's not just the Sens who are impressed with the work he's done.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Friedman had mentioned months ago that Mann had been looked at by other teams for NHL jobs, so it's fair to assume he'd get a long look in Ottawa should Boucher not return. It's not just the Sens who are impressed with the work he's done.

Surprise! Another good asset that doesn't want to stay!

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

 

[Xspyrit]

I hope the B-Sens sign Daniel Carr this summer on a 2-way contract. Only 27, has 61 pts in 43 games this year...

I think they decide in their head that the team would be a good one because they hired Joel Bouchard.

Like you said, they have no real promising prospects in the AHL right now unless their is one that surprise.

In might and will get better in the next few years when their promising prospects come over. But this year.. it is not a surprise, IMO.

Oh yeah forgot about that but IMO Bouchard might be the only thing that keep this team "respectable" even though they're 29th in the AHL (pts%)

Isn't Joel Bouchard coaching the Rocket?

I always thought he was nothing more than a TV Talking Head, I was surprised to hear Scabs fans talk about him as if he was the real deal; I mean "best coach not in the NHL" good.

Proven in junior but not in the pro. Yeah Habs fans hyped him a lot that's true but frankly he doesn't have a lot to work with.

Friedman had mentioned months ago that Mann had been looked at by other teams for NHL jobs, so it's fair to assume he'd get a long look in Ottawa should Boucher not return. It's not just the Sens who are impressed with the work he's done.

So why not now? Why is Boucher and his staff still there? Why not take at least the second part of THIS season to get a look at what Mann could do? It wouldn't have been that expensive seriously. If money prevents you from doing that type of move, then just accept that you don't have the financial backbone anymore to run a NHL business.

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

Lol - thats 38 year old Sebastien Caron, who has not played a professional game since 2015-2016 (with the Hamburg Freezers)

He also has one of the best saves in not so recent memory

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Lol - thats 38 year old Sebastien Caron, who has not played a professional game since 2015-2016 (with the Hamburg Freezers)

He also has one of the best saves in not so recent memory

Pulling out all the stops on this one