Confirmed with Link: [OTT/MIN] Senators trade a 6th round pick in 2014 for Matt Kassian.

[FolignoQuantumLeap]

With the Bruins coming to town on Thursday I'd guess that he'll be in the lineup again. See what he can do against them and we'll have a better idea if he can be a regular. If he can some how take a Lucic or McQuaid off the ice for 5 minutes, that would be a big plus in my books.

He's been solid thus far in essentially less than 4 minutes a game. I'm not sold either way whether he can take a regular shift or not but I like what I've seen so far. He certainly isn't scared of going to the net which is a big plus. He deserves a couple weeks at least to get comfortable with the team and systems.

 

[YNWA14]

With the Bruins coming to town on Thursday I'd guess that he'll be in the lineup again. See what he can do against them and we'll have a better idea if he can be a regular. If he can some how take a Lucic or McQuaid off the ice for 5 minutes, that would be a big plus in my books.

He's been solid thus far in essentially less than 4 minutes a game. I'm not sold either way whether he can take a regular shift or not but I like what I've seen so far. He certainly isn't scared of going to the net which is a big plus. He deserves a couple weeks at least to get comfortable with the team and systems.

He's looked really good actually considering what he is...aside from that one goal against where the whole team broke down, and it was just one of those goals that was a huge screen and could have gone in against anyone.

His Corsi On is +45.43 right now...that's double Karlsson's. He almost exclusively starts in the offensive zone, and looks really good standing in front of the net and actually showed some pretty good hand-eye and a lot of physicality while not being lost defensively.

I really want to see what effect Kassian has on the game against Boston...he can probably take anyone on their team (he's beaten Lucic before) so I doubt that the Bruins are going to be as dominant physically as they normally are.

 

[swiftwin]

His face when he scored was epic. You can tell he doesn't score often.

 

[Langdon Alger]

Wings fan coming in peace.

Will Kassian be a regular in Ottawa's lineup for the rest of the season? Or 13th forward?

He seems to have made a good impression with his goal against the Isles.

He probably won't play every night, but he will be in the lineup against the tougher teams like Boston and Philly.

 

[bsfanincuse]

This is going to be the most underrated trades and probably best trade for the sens. Kassian adds toughness and allows Neil to focus on his offensive game. The Kelly accident was that an accident Neil isn't that type of player. And we know he felt bad. Good luck but not too much luck lol

 

[TheBradyBunch]

This is going to be the most underrated trades and probably best trade for the sens. Kassian adds toughness and allows Neil to focus on his offensive game. The Kelly accident was that an accident Neil isn't that type of player. And we know he felt bad. Good luck but not too much luck lol

Your name should be bsfanincuseAlwaysKnows

 

[FolignoQuantumLeap]

I didn't think this would be the case but he could be a great player to have in a 7 game series. He's been punishing the other team's D so far. His skating is definitely up to par for this role. Really liking this move.

Murray's last few acquisitions have won me over in Turris, Methot and Kassian. If we get a new home or away sweater, I want 7 in the back.

 

[yoplait]

I was a sceptic of the move at first, but his play so far has made me change my mind. I don't feel he's been a liability on the ice, and he embraces his role perfectly. Very happy he is a senator at the moment.

 

[Hale The Villain]

He can be molded into a player. His presence on the ice is very noticeable through his size and physicality. Teach him proper defensive positioning and we got a valuable player.

 

[The Waffler]

I've liked what I've seen so far. A lot.

 

[Canadian Time]

He's fit in seamlessly and does his role very well. The players, from Neil to the youngsters seem to like his presence. Can't ask for much more than that, he could still be a difference maker in the end.

 

[Benjamin]

He's been kasstastic.

 

[SpezzaFanatic]

Seems like a great deal right now by Murray, having Kassian to protect the young guys is well worth giving up a 6th rounder. Impressed with his fight today, guys a beast.

Dave

 

[mcnorth]

I wanted a tough guy. We got a tough guy. And when it was 4-0 I thought, "this is why we need a tough guy." We needed a tough guy to make the rest of the game a hockey game and not a cheap shot fest. So glad to have him on the 4th line. And he looked just fine, finished a few checks, and played a good game. Looked solid in that fight, too (wasn't too worried about getting hit, though - that always scares me - I like when our guys fight like Methot did - just make sure you don't get hit)

 

[SanderSen]

Neat hand switch during the fight. Looked comfortable hitting lefty or right.

 

[DJB]

If he keeps working on his game and especially his skating, he could really be a solid 4th liner.

 

[OttawaSenators11]

Kassian will really show his worth vs the Leafs when he's going to have to deal with the likes of Orr and Mclaren.

Nice little warm up with Crombeen.

 

[Ron Jeremy]

But, but, but, we could have drafted Stone or Alfredsson with that 6th rounder. LOL

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Unbelievable how much of a presence this team has become with him in the line-up.

Usually the camera would zoom in on Neil on the bench whenever something happened on the ice that required some sort of "answer."

Now, they zoom in on Neil and Kassian standing next to each other looking like a pair from hell.

That look alone makes the trade an utter success for me.

 

[Benjamin]

But, but, but, we could have drafted Stone or Alfredsson with that 6th rounder. LOL

I dont get wats funny about that.

 

[Midas0]

Fantastic trade. The well-being of the youngins is definitely worth a 6th rounder.

 

[Dampland]

Glad to see Kass getting the deserving love from Sens fans. Wild fans LOVED Kass, and are so happy to see him getting a fresh chance to play in the NHL.

Kassian is the ultimate team player,, he knows his role, and will protect his teammates with no hesitation. (and he is an amazingly good fighter) The great thing is, he is NOT some chippy goon, so he doesn't get many penalties unless they involve protecting team members.

And he can score once in a while, just plop him in front and feed him.

If you haven't see him interviewed, you'll be in for a treat. He is a very, very smart man, well spoken and well read. Also good sense of humor. Not as goofy as Konopka, but LOVED in the lockerroom.

If you asked 100 Wild fans, I'd saying 99 of us would say we are sorry to see him traded, but very happy he gets a chance to play regular with the Sens. (Glad he was traded out of the Western conference.)

Wishing Kass an awesome season & future! (unless playing the Wild)

 

[guyzeur]

what I like about him is when he body checked other players, it's painful for them because he is so heavy.

 

[YNWA14]

I dont get wats funny about that.

It's funny because people act like we gave up a lot for someone that couldn't contribute. When, in fact, getting something with our 6th round pick is highly unlikely and Kassian has contributed quite a bit in the small time he's had with Ottawa.

 

[mcnorth]

If you get a guy in the sixth round who plays thirty games in your organization and makes a contribution during a play-off series... that was a pretty good pick. Fair value is fair value.