Player Discussion Cody Ceci Appreciation Thread

[JungleBeat]

Thanks for no drama.

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[FolignoQuantumLeap]

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[Deku]

 

[Senscore]

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Seems like a good guy. Boucher spent three development years trying to mould him into the type of player he never was and never will be.

 

[dumbdick]

He had a really amazing world championships a few years back. We probably asked too much of him and put him in too big a role. I hope he can clean up his game a bit and put it all together somewhere. Wish him all the best.

 

[SensHulk]

In a hockey world where every Tom dick and Harry wears leafs pyjamas and dreams of playing for the blue team, it was nice to see a childhood dream come true for a young sens fan like Cody ceci. Too bad it didn’t work out here, hope he turns his game around elsewhere

 

[FolignoQuantumLeap]

I feel like this the place to say this: I always believed in this guy. I know his family, I followed him in junior, I was super hyped on drafting him and he's a handsome man. For many years with the Sens I figured he'd be a big part of the future. I held out hope that he'd figure it all out and be that guy in the top 4 we needed. I was wrong. It didn't work out. He dazzled me as a 67. He looked great in his rookie season. But he just never put it all together.

Ceci has ALL THE TOOLS. He could have been great. But his brain couldn't keep up with the speed of the NHL. We asked more of him at every juncture than he was ready for and he couldn't deliver.

With the Leafs, he might have a shot. There's a good established 2-3 guys there and a lot of talent up front. If he can just be a 5-6 guy in the background, he'll probably be fine and fairly valuable.

Ceci's failures in Ottawa aren't all his own. They partially fall on the failure of coaching and management. Good luck to him, he's a good guy and I know he wanted to be a lifetime Senator.

Good luck in Toronto and onwards.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

I feel like this the place to say this: I always believed in this guy. I know his family, I followed him in junior, I was super hyped on drafting him and he's a handsome man. For many years with the Sens I figured he'd be a big part of the future. I held out hope that he'd figure it all out and be that guy in the top 4 we needed. I was wrong. It didn't work out. He dazzled me as a 67. He looked great in his rookie season. But he just never put it all together.

Ceci has ALL THE TOOLS. He could have been great. But his brain couldn't keep up with the speed of the NHL. We asked more of him at every juncture than he was ready for and he couldn't deliver.

With the Leafs, he might have a shot. There's a good established 2-3 guys there and a lot of talent up front. If he can just be a 5-6 guy in the background, he'll probably be fine and fairly valuable.

Ceci's failures in Ottawa aren't all his own. They partially fall on the failure of coaching and management. Good luck to him, he's a good guy and I know he wanted to be a lifetime Senator.

Good luck in Toronto and onwards.

Look at the big heart in FQL

 

[Tnuoc Alucard]

 

[Icelevel]

Hopefully he can forget most of his time in Ottawa, reset and grow his hair back like this. Good luck Cody

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

One of those players who's first few years are his best years.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

I wish him the best in Toronto. He still has the chance to put it altogether and be a good 2nd pairing guy. Just not against us, please.

 

[Sun God Nika]

I'm happy he is gone too but this is an appreciation thread. Ceci is an Ottawa athlete we should all take pride in and he played for our logo for the past 6ish years. Thanks Ceci I hope he finds his game in Toronto

 

[ottawah]

Just some numbers for Sens D

4th all time games played
5th all time goals
6th all time points
4th all time time on ice

Was a warrior for us.

Oh, and a career 100% face off winning percentage

 

[aragorn]

Another player who took the brunt of the fans hatred towards ownership, management & coaching. IMO he was asked to do too much at too young of an age because management was so incompetent & the coaches needed to win to keep their jobs, everybody lost. Ceci was a very good guy, always had time for fans & to sign autographs for kids, he'll be fine, the Sens on the other hand ... who knows?

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

I'm glad we did not sign him long term, but I don't hate the guy. Wish him the best.

He was misused a lot, and the draft stock and early success may have painted an unrealistic picture of his potential.

If it isn't working, I'm a big believer in just trying something new, so glad to see that happening even if Zaitsev is seen as his equal.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

lmfao

 

[milkbag]

Thanks for no drama.

Delete, instantly regret posting that lol

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

 

[Tuna99]

Fans are commenting on Ceci like he hasn't arrived or he's washed up. He's 25 and has 440 games under his belt. Two playoff appearances where he did well with a conference final that he played his heart out in.

He'll probably play 1000 NHL games and have a few nice runs. Imagine he wins a Cup in Toronto next season, legend forever.

Always liked Ceci, just plays hard and his teammates like him which always means a lot. Amazing engine on him, good luck.

 

[OgieO]

Yup, I could never question his effort or commitment. Seemed like a hell of a guy. But if I was forced to pick one word to describe him as a player it would be bumbling. The best part of my hockey summer will be listening to Leafs fans convince themselves he's a good player.

 

[L'Aveuglette]

Is there any other appropriate reply for this thread other than.....why?

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

I am going to miss Ceci on the Sens.. Soooo many people make fun of him... This unfortunately has become part of the entertainment value of the Ottawa Senators