Partner Article: Senators Season in Review (Best Coast)

[hollywood99]

Hey Sens fans,

We're a new blog and partner with HF and we've been writing season in reviews for all the NHL teams. Next up on our list was your own Ottawa Senators. Please have a look and let us know what you think!

http://bestcoasthockey.wordpress.com/2014/06/18/season-in-review-ottawa-senators/

We know it's a little late, as the Sens season has been over for a while; and we also know that you'll be our toughest critics as we write about your team; but feel free to share all thoughts, good or bad.

And most importantly if you do take the time to read the article, thank you, we appreciate it.

Cheers,
Best Coast Hockey

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[StefanW]

Hey Sens fans,

We're a new blog and partner with HF and we've been writing season in reviews for all the NHL teams. Next up on our list was your own Ottawa Senators. Please have a look and let us know what you think!

http://bestcoasthockey.wordpress.com/2014/06/18/season-in-review-ottawa-senators/

We know it's a little late, as the Sens season has been over for a while; and we also know that you'll be our toughest critics as we write about your team; but feel free to share all thoughts, good or bad.

And most importantly if you do take the time to read the article, thank you, we appreciate it.

Cheers,
Best Coast Hockey

A few notes:

-BM has actually stated to the press that he is going to try to re-sign Michalek.

-Hemsky's departure is confirmed. He turned down the 10 MM for 3 years the Sens offered him and he is gone.

-Cammalleri is the worst possible UFA target. He is haggling over dollars and term in Calgary at the moment. If he is either asking for too much money or too much term there is no way we could or should target him.

-BM likes to target at least one low risk reclamation project during UFA time.

- Da Costa is already confirmed to be playing in the KHL next season. He wanted a one year deal and the Sens refused.

The article is fine but there are some basic errors, particularly in the FA targets section.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Also there are no ties in the NHL anymore and it's been like that for a while now

That really stood out

Still, good job and good luck

 

[hollywood99]

Also there are no ties in the NHL anymore and it's been like that for a while now

That really stood out

Still, good job and good luck

Oh god, what a stupid mistake. Obviously there are no ties haha. I meant to put OT/Shootout loss. Must have slipped back to the 90's for a moment. Thanks for the heads up.

and thanks for the read.

 

[CanadianGuest]

I left a comment there, decent review for the casual fan. Like StefanW pointed out in his notes, the more informed fan are going to see the obvious errors.

Good luck, I bookmarked you.

 

[Vesa Awesaka]

A few notes:

-BM has actually stated to the press that he is going to try to re-sign Michalek.

-Hemsky's departure is confirmed. He turned down the 10 MM for 3 years the Sens offered him and he is gone.

-Cammalleri is the worst possible UFA target. He is haggling over dollars and term in Calgary at the moment. If he is either asking for too much money or too much term there is no way we could or should target him.

-BM likes to target at least one low risk reclamation project during UFA time.

- Da Costa is already confirmed to be playing in the KHL next season. He wanted a one year deal and the Sens refused.

The article is fine but there are some basic errors, particularly in the FA targets section.

Its rumored Hemsky might circle around and come back to the sens if he doesnt get the right ufa offer. At least thats what someone said on hockey central

 

[hollywood99]

A few notes:

-BM has actually stated to the press that he is going to try to re-sign Michalek.

-Hemsky's departure is confirmed. He turned down the 10 MM for 3 years the Sens offered him and he is gone.

-Cammalleri is the worst possible UFA target. He is haggling over dollars and term in Calgary at the moment. If he is either asking for too much money or too much term there is no way we could or should target him.

-BM likes to target at least one low risk reclamation project during UFA time.

- Da Costa is already confirmed to be playing in the KHL next season. He wanted a one year deal and the Sens refused.

The article is fine but there are some basic errors, particularly in the FA targets section.

Thanks for the comments. Didn't know about Michalek and I never rule out a former player (Hemsky) until it's clear its over, which it may be. But you never know, they could circle back if Hemsky doesn't like other offers.

I might still disagree on Cammy though, I think he's playing hard ball with Calgary cause they're not on the cusp of the playoffs like the Sens are. Maybe a shot at the playoffs lowers his price.

Appreciate the feedback

 

[hollywood99]

I left a comment there, decent review for the casual fan. Like StefanW pointed out in his notes, the more informed fan are going to see the obvious errors.

Good luck, I bookmarked you.

thanks for the bookmark, really appreciate it. To be honest we'll have to gear up our east coast knowledge as time goes by. It's the reverse east coast bias out here haha

 

[StefanW]

Its rumored Hemsky might circle around and come back to the sens if he doesnt get the right ufa offer. At least thats what someone said on hockey central

Huh, I didn't hear that. It sounds like a huge stretch considering a) he said he wanted to play with a talented guy like Spezza, and Spezza is leaving, and b) the Sens offer was about 2 MM per season below what he was making.

 

[BigRig4]

Huh, I didn't hear that. It sounds like a huge stretch considering a) he said he wanted to play with a talented guy like Spezza, and Spezza is leaving, and b) the Sens offer was about 2 MM per season below what he was making.

Not to mention we're shopping his FA rights.

 

[CanadianGuest]

Its rumored Hemsky might circle around and come back to the sens if he doesnt get the right ufa offer. At least thats what someone said on hockey central

I've heard that and it was based on what Hemsky's expectations were then and what the panel thought Hemsky was truly worth. It was also before the Sens 3/10 offer which might make it a moot point now.

 

[Back in Black]

I heard Hemsky is holding out for Vancouver....

 

[PatrickEaves]

Thanks for the comments. Didn't know about Michalek and I never rule out a former player (Hemsky) until it's clear its over, which it may be. But you never know, they could circle back if Hemsky doesn't like other offers.

I might still disagree on Cammy though, I think he's playing hard ball with Calgary cause they're not on the cusp of the playoffs like the Sens are. Maybe a shot at the playoffs lowers his price.

Appreciate the feedback

Bahahahahaha!

I like this guy, he's funny. Can we keep him?

 

[hollywood99]

Bahahahahaha!

I like this guy, he's funny. Can we keep him?

what's funny? The Sens being close to the playoffs or the Flames not being close?

 

[HavlatMach9]

jim mora: i just hope we can win a game

 

[Powdered Toast Man]

The Sens missed the playoffs by how many points this past season? 6?

Y'all are drama queens.

 

[OmniSens]

Good read!

 

[hollywood99]

Good read!

Thanks so much!

 

[PatrickEaves]

The Sens missed the playoffs by how many points this past season? 6?

Y'all are drama queens.

The same team minus their entire first line (or 2nd line according to some people), and a one year older Phillips sure is close to the playoffs.

 

[Powdered Toast Man]

The same team minus their entire first line (or 2nd line according to some people), and a one year older Phillips sure is close to the playoffs.

One year better Ceci.

One year more healthy Karlsson.

Potential rebound year for Anderson.

Potential breakout for Zibanejad with the new responsibilities.

Possibility that the guys we get for Spezza actually contribute.

Turris has more to give.

Cowen is much better than what he showed last year.

Let's not pretend that we can't improve. Being horribly negative is one thing, being completely blind is another.

 

[HavlatMach9]

it's also not accurate to say we're losing an entire line. Michalek was poor, and Hemksy played very few games, so we're losing Spezza, not an entire 1st line because we never had that to begin with. And scoring wasn't too much of a problem last season

 

[Back in Black]

One year better Ceci.

One year more healthy Karlsson.

Potential rebound year for Anderson.

Potential breakout for Zibanejad with the new responsibilities.

Possibility that the guys we get for Spezza actually contribute.

Turris has more to give.

Cowen is much better than what he showed last year.

Let's not pretend that we can't improve. Being horribly negative is one thing, being completely blind is another.

This quote isn't directed towards just you PTM, but Wow, if people actually believe we are going to be a better team next year, better get yer magic dust out now and start making wishes.....

 

[StefanW]

We could be a better team next season and still not make the playoffs.

 

[Rumcajs]

Lets hold our horses on Turris, if he has an equivalent season that is a huge success.

Ceci isn't a top 10 pick btw!