Recalled/Assigned: Da Costa [Assigned to Bingo Feb. 22]

[Magix]

Finally, been waiting for them to call him up.

 

[L'Aveuglette]

This is good news for sure. Can't stand watching Regin in the top six anymore. Actually, I can't stand having him on our team.

 

[MainDotC]

Teletubbie has been recalled.

 

[BankStreetParade]

At least he has the vision. They're going to have to be creative to make up for his average skating and below average defensive skills. Regin has been terrible. He needs to spend some time in the box. Season is far too short to be letting guys like him work off the rust of not playing.

 

[MainDotC]

 

[Dionysus]

At least he has the vision. They're going to have to be creative to make up for his average skating and below average defensive skills. Regin has been terrible. He needs to spend some time in the box. Season is far too short to be letting guys like him work off the rust of not playing.

I don't think skating is an issue for Da Costa. He is very shifty and quick. As for his defence, he has a good stick and has the the sneaky ability to pick guys pockets. Not going out throwing big hits but he doesn't shy away from traffic or contact.

 

[Vaclav Varada]

According to the TSN ticker the Sens recalled Stephen DaCosta lol

 

[derriko]

If it were up to me I would slot Da Costa in Regins spot and just run the lines at even strength. I think the O'Brien line has been our best these last 2-3 games and deserve more ice. I would also replace Daug with Regin though.

 

[MainDotC]

 

[ZekeA]

Via AHL website...

02/02/2013
Stephane Da Costa (C)
Binghamton DEL
Recalled from loan by Ottawa (NHL)

Via AHL website...

 

[Dysentery]

Good.

Hopefully we never see Regin again. The guy got the greatest chance ever to stick on a NHL squad, enough is enough.

 

[george8it]

Wondering if we are making a trade with this announcement? Regin for a depth D or something

Hopefully Murray can make that trade.

 

[General Granny*]

Regin and Daugavins for Douglas Murray please.

 

[YNWA14]

I've been saying forever that Regin wasn't good enough on a decent NHL team. Dunno why it took so long for management to figure it out.

 

[Tuna99]

De Costa is going to be a beauty for us, looking forward to seeing him.

He is exactly what we need right now, someone with vision and creativity to get some of our skilled guys into open ice with soft passes.

 

[Lehner]

A lot of you will be surprised by DaCosta, mark my words. He has been on another level in comparison to everyone I've seen in the AHL.

DaCosta will be on the 1st/2nd line in no time with Spezza out and Regin struggling.

I agree, Da Costa has more skill then Silf. His puck skills were very good everytime Ive seen him live.

 

[Here I Pageau Again]

I'm happy with this. I don't expect miracles -- but if he can find chemistry with someone and create offense -- awesome. If not, back to square one.

 

[BonkTastic]

This is make-or-break for Da Costa with Ottawa. This is as good a chance as he's going to get to show what he can do as an top-6 NHLer.

A perfect storm for him to get an extended look here.

 

[God Says No]

This is make-or-break for Da Costa with Ottawa. This is as good a chance as he's going to get to show what he can do as an top-6 NHLer.

A perfect storm for him to get an extended look here.

not sure if it's make or break, but you are correct that it is a dang good opportunity.

 

[BonkTastic]

not sure if it's make or break, but you are correct that it is a dang good opportunity.

He's 23, and if this call up doesn't go all that well, he could get the dreaded "Tweener" label.

 

[Step]

It's funny, this thread made me check the scoring leaders' stats on the AHL website. I love how Jordan Eberle is still leading the league while playing 12 fewer games than anybody else.

http://theahl.com/stats/statdisplay.php?type=top_scorers

 

[God Says No]

He's 23, and if this call up doesn't go all that well, he could get the dreaded "Tweener" label.

yeah, very possible. at least with our organization.

 

[ATdaisuki]

A lot of you will be surprised by DaCosta, mark my words. He has been on another level in comparison to everyone I've seen in the AHL.

DaCosta will be on the 1st/2nd line in no time with Spezza out and Regin struggling.

yup. da costa is a beast. the only thing holding him back is strength. i think he'll play pretty well and put up some points, but not too many this year. if he hits the gym in the off season, we could use him as an offensive 3rd line center. if not, we try to convert him to a winger. if that doesn't work, he'll be traded. i hope he hit's the gym, he has some sweet hands and really good vision. poor man's datsyuk? i'll say very poor man's datsyuk so i don't get called out.

At least he has the vision. They're going to have to be creative to make up for his average skating and below average defensive skills.

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I don't think skating is an issue for Da Costa. He is very shifty and quick. As for his defence, he has a good stick and has the the sneaky ability to pick guys pockets. Not going out throwing big hits but he doesn't shy away from traffic or contact.

he said pretty much exactly as i wanted to say it.

He's 23, and if this call up doesn't go all that well, he could get the dreaded "Tweener" label.

i think the fact that he went undrafted could promote or discourage labeling him as a "tweener". he was undrafted, so he is only now in contact with an nhl team that will tell him what to work on. he is only now properly being developed. on the other side, he was undrafted, so people could think he wasn't really good, and thus a "tweener". either way, i think management knows he has a really nice skill set and will probably just tell him to get stronger. that is the only thing i can think of that will make him look out of place in his current stint, strength.

i'm really rooting for him. ever since i saw him in that prospect tournament, then his nhl stint, and now his play in binghamton i thought he had a good chance. let's see how he'll do

 

[HugeMidget]

DaBosta's issue isn't skill or creativity at the NHL level, it's the pace of the game. In Bingo he came into camp out of shape, we all know you need to be able to keep up in Maclean's system (See Latendresse).

This call-up will be a real test for him, he's going to have to be handle the minutes. Saying that, I really hope he can, he's got exceptional talent.

 

[Wondercarrot]

This is a good idea. I had thought originally that they should have left the other three lines alone (as much as possible) because they were working, and just slot Da Costa in to Spezza's spot.

Why have 4 disrupted lines when you can leave 3 intact?

Hopefully this works.

i agree, LeFrenchman's skillset is similar to Spezza's as well. It just makes sense.