Speculation: WE SUCK

[Big Muddy]

No. This is not the correct opinion

We currently have the 3rd longest playoff drought (Sabres 11, Wings 6)

The rebuild has taken a considerable amount of time. But, we are where we are. It is what it is at this point.

We still have a few requirements and obvious holes to fill. I'm not sure much longer it could take, but if we need 1 or god forbid 2 RDs, it could take some time and might not be as easy as some think. We might need another goalie as well.

And there's always a price or cost to be paid if our solution is to trade. Hard to know if you are better or worse off when you go down this path because you got to give something up to get something. We might not know that answer to how better off or further ahead (or behind) we are right away either. I'm not sure that some of the prototypical rebuild steps are still not in play here (e.g., draft).

 

[Adrianopolous]

This can be the turning point of our season

 

[HSF]

This can be the turning point of our season

if DJ is fired?

then its possible

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

I'd like to see them beat some better teams and reel off more than 2 in a row to start believing again, but Zub and Chabot being back is obviously huge if they are gonna have any chance.

 

[swiftwin]

What's our record with Chabot and Zub in the lineup? 6-3-0?

 

[Satoru Gojo]

Who is a DJ fan?

A few here in there from what I've seen, particularly the Ottawa media

The thing that I don't get is he seems to escape criticism way more then Guy Boucher or Paul Maclean did

 

[Mark Stones Spleen]

Chabot looks like a brand new man since coming back

The good old brain injury giving you superpowers story, classic

Rookie of the Year baby.

 

[KingAlfie11]

If you look at advance stats, the only conclusion you can get is that the Sens should be over 500 right now, they could easily have 3-4 more wins but they don't so they need to figure out how to win games they should win

 

[Big Muddy]

I'd like to see them beat some better teams and reel off more than 2 in a row to start believing again, but Zub and Chabot being back is obviously huge if they are gonna have any chance.

Absolutely. Baby steps. Although, Kings are in 5th in the Western Conference. Don't mean to nitpick.

 

[Answer]

After losing so much, you are tend to win some. Heck even Arizona win games

Beating Ducks and Kings (in OT), nothing to get excited about.

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

Absolutely. Baby steps. Although, Kings are in 5th in the Western Conference. Don't mean to nitpick.

Nothing wrong with a little clarification!

I didn't really mean to imply both teams we beat were bad, just the general sense of, I'd like to see us beat some good teams beyond 1 decent one in OT and the worst team in the league. That and more than two lol.

Some momentum either way though for sure.

 

[Big Muddy]

Nothing wrong with a little clarification!

I didn't really mean to imply both teams we beat were bad, just the general sense of, I'd like to see us beat some good teams beyond 1 decent one in OT and the worst team in the league. That and more than two lol.

Some momentum either way though for sure.

Definitely agree. We need to string some wins together just to get to .500.

 

[swiftwin]

If you look at advance stats, the only conclusion you can get is that the Sens should be over 500 right now, they could easily have 3-4 more wins but they don't so they need to figure out how to win games they should win

Yup. We're also finally starting to see the teams with bad underlying metrics like Buffalo and Philly fall back down to earth. They had no business being high in the standings. Hopefully, the reverse will be true for us, and we can start to rise in the standings. Especially with Chabot and Zub both finally back in the lineup.

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

Definitely agree. We need to string some wins together just to get to .500.

Yup. Not a lot of leeway left, so gotta go on a streak here for sure.

 

[Ice-Tray]

After losing so much, you are tend to win some. Heck even Arizona win games

Beating Ducks and Kings (in OT), nothing to get excited about.

Totally! Your favourite hockey team winning games is nothing to get excited about!

I know what you mean though, but it sounded funny

 

[Alex1234]

What's our record with DJ as head coach? 8-12-1 ?

 

[CorrectOpinion]

No. This is not the correct opinion

We currently have the 3rd longest playoff drought (Sabres 11, Wings 6)

After reaching the ECF in 2017, a lot of things went wrong the following season and a lot of players were banged up which brought us into a downward spiral. We decided to rebuild early in 2018 (I think Melnyk made the decision in January?). Even if you count only from 2018-19, this is the 5th season already...

The Habs were in the Stanley Cup finals in July 2021. Price and Weber were pretty much done after that and the team literally sucked last season and then proceeded with a rebuild. Cleaned all management and coaching staff, made several trades.

They currently have 6 more points than us. We might finish ahead but there's no rule as to how long you need to suck.

We didn't even keep our last 2 first round picks. We traded last draft pick for DeBrincat and the 2021 first for an early 2nd round pick

A.) I don't appreciate your usage of the terms correct opinion.

B.) Not all rebuilds are equal. For that matter, I can't think of any other team ever completely cleaning house like we did. I'm not saying it was or wasn't the right move but we now have a completely new roster and our team is largely composed of the new young prospects we drafted. We didn't retain our Gallaghers etc. So it will be interesting to see where this all ends when you do it this way but it's going to be a long time before we can really assess whether it's all been worth it.

I want a cup. Look at how long tbat Avalanche core took to get one one. We're playing the long game here. All that matters is that the team keeps hoing in the right direction at this point and our players continue to develop.

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

A.) I don't appreciate your usage of the terms correct opinion.

B.) Not all rebuilds are equal. For that matter, I can't think of any other team ever completely cleaning house like we did. I'm not saying it was or wasn't the right move but we now have a completely new roster and our team is largely composed of the new young prospects we drafted. We didn't retain our Gallaghers etc. So it will be interesting to see where this all ends when you do it this way but it's going to be a long time before we can really assess whether it's all been worth it.

I want a cup. Look at how long tbat Avalanche core took to get one one. We're playing the long game here. All that matters is that the team keeps hoing in the right direction at this point and our players continue to develop.

Pittsburgh Penguins is your answer. Dealt away Jagr, Straka, Kovalev, Lang, and pretty much anyone else worth anything. Then they got Crosby, Malkin, Fleury, Letang, etc. and got the new arena done. Haven't seen anything like it until Ottawa did it, at least that's my memory anyways. That was also in part financially motivated like us.

 

[CorrectOpinion]

Imagine if the team thought like half the fans. Imagine if the players started catastrophizing the situation and saying things like "we suck". Of course they wouldn't because they are professionals and have an understanding of sports psychology and how the right mindset contributes to being a winner. For that matter, pointless negativity by the fans does nothing to help the team. Caused Zaitsev to have a mental breakdown though. Thank god we aren't the Canucks. There's a team with a trash culture. I wonder if their fans fueled that at all?

 

[Ice-Tray]

Pittsburgh Penguins is your answer. Dealt away Jagr, Straka, Kovalev, Lang, and pretty much anyone else worth anything. Then they got Crosby, Malkin, Fleury, Letang, etc. and got the new arena done. Haven't seen anything like it until Ottawa did it, at least that's my memory anyways. That was also in part financially motivated like us.

Imagine being able to draft Crosby, Malkin and Fleury, and have Lemieux come out of retirement to play as well…. Crazy

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

Imagine if the team thought like half the fans. Imagine if the players started catastrophizing the situation and saying things like "we suck". Of course they wouldn't because they are professionals and have an understanding of sports psychology and how the right mindset contributes to being a winner. For that matter, pointless negativity by the fans does nothing to help the team. Caused Zaitsev to have a mental breakdown though. Thank god we aren't the Canucks. There's a team with a trash culture. I wonder if their fans fueled that at all?

That's how pro sports fandom works. Every team, almost regardless of the sport, is the same. When its good its good, when its not its not. Spend some time on other sports or nhl team forums and you'll see the same ime.

 

[CorrectOpinion]

Pittsburgh Penguins is your answer. Dealt away Jagr, Straka, Kovalev, Lang, and pretty much anyone else worth anything. Then they got Crosby, Malkin, Fleury, Letang, etc. and got the new arena done. Haven't seen anything like it until Ottawa did it, at least that's my memory anyways. That was also in part financially motivated like us.

They got a few cups, right?

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

Imagine being able to draft Crosby, Malkin and Fleury, and have Lemieux come out of retirement to play as well…. Crazy

Almost like it was drawn up that way, too fairy tailish to be true almost.

I was so jealous when they got Crosby.

 

[Loach]

A.) I don't appreciate your usage of the terms correct opinion.

B.) Not all rebuilds are equal. For that matter, I can't think of any other team ever completely cleaning house like we did. I'm not saying it was or wasn't the right move but we now have a completely new roster and our team is largely composed of the new young prospects we drafted. We didn't retain our Gallaghers etc. So it will be interesting to see where this all ends when you do it this way but it's going to be a long time before we can really assess whether it's all been worth it.

I want a cup. Look at how long tbat Avalanche core took to get one one. We're playing the long game here. All that matters is that the team keeps hoing in the right direction at this point and our players continue to develop.

A) It's your name

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

They got a few cups, right?

Yup, but they also had 4 hall of famers in Crosby, Malkin, Letang & Fleury fall in their laps. Not sure we've gotten that lucky with our picks as much as I like em.